Irvine, William B.
The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393652499
- author:
- Irvine, William B.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- WW Norton & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 14.7 x 2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Applied Psychology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Stoic Challenge offers a fresh approach to coping with life's stresses. By drawing on centuries-old wisdom, philosopher William B. Irvine provides a practical guide to improving your quality of life. This book combines ancient Stoic insights with contemporary psychological research to help you transform challenges into opportunities for growth.
By reframing your response to setbacks, you can turn obstacles into chances to become calmer, tougher, and more resilient. Irvine's updated strategy teaches you how to think of challenges as tests of character, dramatically altering your emotional response. This approach can help you overcome everyday obstacles and even benefit from them.