- The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness

Jonas: Your Stoicism philosophy book is the best I have read. Have studied Stoicism for many years. Your explanations define this so clearly, your writing is enjoyable, and one that I continue to read/ learn, and review each chapter. Thank you for writing this book: much needed and expertly written, for a clear understanding of Stoic Philosophy. Appreciate that you have included easy-to-follow practices. I will purchase this for a family member, as I have also purchased your book: 100 Laws of Life. I am a lover of Quotes, and you have mastered this well.

Whether you are just starting out on your Stoic journey, or looking for some fresh ideas and perspective on the 2,000-year-old philosophy, this book will get you everywhere you need to go. Inspired by the words of ancient and modern thinkers alike, The Little Book of Stoicism acts as a primer to Stoic philosophy by beginning with a brief but thorough history of Stoicism, how it came to be, what it's all about, and it's major players. After that, the book jumps into 55 practices, meditations and ideals for practically applying Stoicism to your daily life. For me, after reading and learning so much about the philosophy over the past 3 years, it was a really nice refresher. But also, I found myself busy highlighting new ideas and taking notes perspectives and points of view that I hadn't thought about before. Jonas broke down rather complex ideas into an easy-to-read format full of modern examples and applications. This book is a perfect addition to the library of layman and expert alike. In the world that we live in today, if everyone was just a little bit more Stoic, from the man or woman who lives down the street to those that run our highest government offices, the world would become an exponentially better place to live. And it would become better quite quickly. As such, this book is a worthy read and I'm very happy to see Stoicism proliferate throughout our modern literature. Whatever your beliefs, Stoicism is what we need a little bit more in this world. Not only for others, but for ourselves, and there is no better place to start than The Little Book of Stoicism. Well done!

Overall the book gave a solid foundation as to what stoicism is all about. I come from a Word of faith background and this gave me supplemental wisdom and advice. I really enjoyed the self analyzing and pausing before making any responses. One key point that really stuck with me is; We don't really suffer its only our interpretation of events that make us suffer. Stoicism is a very powerful tool because it takes the expectations we have and view them from rational lenses. There are however things I don't see eye to eye with like negative visualization and imaging the worst case scenario, bad things can happen but I don't agree that I should focus or contemplate on those things regularly. I do believe I manifestation whatever you say and focus you will attract good or bad. All in all solid read but some bones that I spit out.

It’s a good book to read.

Jonas, I was glad to see you as a participant in the recent Stoicon 2022 since I had just finished reading your book. What I really appreciated about your book was how practical it is for a beginner like me. You really do a great job to help in the understanding of each topic you presented, like especially the "Stoic Happiness Triangle in a Nutshell". That helped me to understand how to explain what Stoicism is in a way I could explain it to others and myself. Also the 55 practices help to show how to apply Stoic principle in so many ways. Again you gave very helpful understandings to each one of these. In fact, all the parts of the book were helpful for me. This will now be a book I'll keep going back to for helping me remember the basic concepts of Stoicism so I can work to apply them. I also appreciate all the thought you put into writing this. It looks like a lot of worthwhile work went into putting this together especially for me to use. Thank you.

My career is currently falling apart around me (public middle school science teacher) and I am rebuilding my family after a brutal divorce. The stoic principals are the first set of "guidelines" I have found for living that really resonate. I am not sure about other folks that are in their mid-forties and experiencing the same level of life-stress and turning to self-reflection, therapy and introspective planning, but buying a Mazda Miata and getting hair plugs like my parent's generation of men just doesn't feel right. I want to be a better human a good father and a good husband. To do that, I am now learning from the greatest minds in stoicism. This book is a great introduction. Jonas Salzgeber has done a spectacular job of writing a framework for us all to use in this modern moment. Come join in the resurgence of Stoicism and see how much living your life in service to your fellow humans, taking possession of your choices, your emotions and your future!

I just finished this book and I have to say, it is an excellent book. I've purchased 4 of these books and gave them to my friends and also to my sons. I will begin reading it once again tomorrow. It's a book that will always be sitting by my nightstand. It is thought provoking and makes you want to be a better person. I found so many principles that can be found in the bible. It makes you desire a higher self and gives you strategies in those times when things are going wrong. It teaches you ways to be patient, loving and kind with people that may not have the same desires as yourself. I feel this book should be read by all people, especially young men and women. This book is truly a value add to all people.

A good break down, and the thread of clear explanation but ever so wordy. The first part explains the philosophy, purpose, theory that sort of the thing. Then begins the second part which is about the practice and believe me after much repetition in the first part you are thristy for some fresh air and exercise. Only it begins again with page after page of philosophy and theory and reason but not practice; it does get to that eventually. Take in in small daily doses, it helps avoid the tedium of repetition. No need to go back a paragraph or page the next time you pick it up. Had this been pared down it would have made a good little hand book. Consider it a good clear introduction, but as drawn out day in a lecture hall.

Fantastic. I re-read this often, and try to incorporate a section each day. It'll help re-shape your perspective and remind of whats in important in life. A great little book.

I used to anger and loose patience a lot in the day and then i discover stoicism, so i’ve decided to buy a book (I never read a book out of my own) and I really loved it. More than that it bring me more confidence and calmness, And now I whant to read more. I thank Jonas in the first place, but also all the ancient phylosophers. (Im not nationally english, and Im improving, this book as given an hand) thanks again.

Best book for entering into the world of Stoicism. It's written in simple words so that everyone can understand all the ideas of stoicism.

Very well written. Easy to follow. One of the better modern books on Stoicsm. Very grateful to the author for this one

Great book !