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Manual for Living

By: Epictetus
Narrated by: Jim Roberts
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Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher. This short "handbook", which was actually written down by one of his pupils, is a guide to daily living. It has been read by countless people over the centuries because of its sensibility and its easy application to daily living. Unlike some of his forefathers in philosophy, like Plato and Aristotle, he focuses on how to practically apply oneself on a philosophical level.

Public Domain (P)2009 Jimcin Recordings Career Success Motivation & Self-Improvement Career Stoicism
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I think I've listened to it some 10 times or more. I definitely don't agree on all things but it's my go to book for practical wisdom.

listened to it several times

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Good book requires thought and will stretch you. Requires reading a few times to fully appreciate.

Good book requires thought and will stretch you.

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simple but powerful and is well worth it to have as an annual book to revisit

Great read

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This is all well and good to a degree but it’s not fit for the 21st C. Modern authors give context and reasoning. These Greek ancients just broadcasted and didn’t explain why. Yawn.

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