The Four Hour Philosopher: The Essential Letters from a Stoic

Renowned author Timothy Ferriss calls Stoicism “the ideal operating system for anyone who wants to operate in high-stress environments”. When people want to know more, he recommends Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic.

The Four Hour Philosopher collects the most beautiful and profound of Seneca’s Letters. The book offers a compelling and accessible introduction to Stoic ideas, in a concise and organized format ideally designed for busy professionals as well as students and scholars. The letters offer practical advice on a number of real-world problems, and his guidance remains as relevant today as at the time it was written. Whether you are a senior executive or an emerging artist, an athlete or a home-maker, the Letters give you the tools you need to overcome setbacks and maximize your potential.

The text is taken from the authoritative Lexicos edition of the complete Letters, originally published by Harvard University Press. The book includes an up-to-date guide to further reading.

“In the last three years, I’ve begun to explore one philosophical system in particular: Stoicism. Though my preferred Stoic writer, Lucius Seneca, I’ve found it to be a simple and immensely practical set of rules for better results with less effort.” Timothy Ferriss

“It doesn’t concern itself with complicated theories about the world, but with helping us overcome destructive emotions and act on what can be acted upon. Just like an entrepreneur, it’s built for action, not endless debate.” Ryan Holiday

http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2009/04/13/stoicism-101-a-practical-guide-for-entrepreneurs/

Please note that neither Timothy Ferriss nor Ryan Holiday are affiliated with or endorse this specific product.