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The Tao of Seneca
- Practical Letters from a Stoic Master, Volume 1
- Narrated by: John A. Robinson
- Series: The Tao of Seneca, Book 1
- Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Philosophy
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Summary
The Tao of Seneca (volumes 1-3) is an introduction to Stoic philosophy through the words of Seneca. If you study Seneca, you'll be in good company. He was popular with the educated elite of the Greco-Roman Empire, but Thomas Jefferson also had Seneca on his bedside table. Thought leaders in Silicon Valley tout the benefits of Stoicism, and NFL management, coaches, and players alike - from teams such as the Patriots and Seahawks - have embraced it because the principles make them better competitors. Stoicism is a no-nonsense philosophical system designed to produce dramatic real-world effects. Think of it as an ideal operating system for thriving in high-stress environments. This is your guide.
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- Nero
- 06-04-16
I can only be honest...
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Yes I would recommend it. But I would recommend listening to the audiobook version first because the narrator's voice is quite difficult to listen to.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Tao of Seneca?
Nothing stood out.
Who might you have cast as narrator instead of John A. Robinson?
ME!
Was The Tao of Seneca worth the listening time?
If the narrator was easier to listen to.
Any additional comments?
Trial narrator's prior to going ahead. For me, John A. Robinson's voice really get's in the way.
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- hdfhdfhdfh
- 20-08-17
Solid advice and worth a listen but read better
waffles a little at times and although I don't personally like a narator, I feel he needs more gravitas, it is still great advice to live to. I would personally suggest meditations by Marcus Aurelius as a better choice if you have not yet read it. Much more engaging and immersive with a great performance by the narator.
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- Selby
- 27-07-21
Invigorating and Thought Provoking
A stoic / mindful guide to practice philosophy that will be read over and over again - you will feel wiser for hearing it and more at peace with your ignorance!
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- Anonymous User
- 09-01-21
love it
i like to listen to this every so often, it feels concrete and reliable. makes me feel like some things are not so bad as really they are not all that important and not worth the worry
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- Anonymous User
- 07-02-20
lots wrong with this book
I dunno, personally I couldn't get past the narrator's put-on voice. hard to read too.
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- Rhys
- 29-01-20
I can't stand the voice
maybe it's just me but the readers voice rubs me the wrong way. hence I can't listen to it
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- Suetpud
- 13-04-19
Stoicism - a 2000 year old breath of fresh air!
Wise words written almost 2000 years ago and just as relevant today. There are life lessons here for everyone. Excellent narration.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-09-17
The Mind's Training Ground
This book feels like stepping into a gym for the mind buth with a guide.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-11-16
Great book<br />
Good narrator and great book, most definitely recommend this book. Im definitely reading vol II
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- Martyn Cook
- 22-01-16
Fantastic - Well done Tim
"Life changer" for Tim means this is a top priority listen! Thanks for making this available Tim .. As your first reviewer, I'll accept that coffee (or special tequila) whenever you're ready ..
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- Jason
- 27-01-16
Interesting voice actor but
What would have made The Tao of Seneca better?
Interesting voice actor but too difficult to listen to for long making this a book I'm struggling to finish our enjoy. I also don't like how Audible deleted all the earlier negative reviews . I regret blowing a credit on this book and felt my earlier review was fair.
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- Alex Bialk
- 04-02-16
This is a must read.
What made the experience of listening to The Tao of Seneca the most enjoyable?
The narrator, John Robinson, did a wonderful job. In a unique way, Robinson's reiteration portrays the voice and emotion of Seneca, which really helps the listener understand Seneca's message in each letter.
Have you listened to any of John A. Robinson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Absolutely. I will be buying the entire series and I am excited to share my experience with friends and family.
Any additional comments?
As an attorney, I feel like I am above average when it comes to comprehension, especially when it comes to reading. There are times when I have a hard time reading Seneca's letters. This audio book allowed me, as a student, to fully grasp and understand the meaning behind Seneca's letters.
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- Rguypnw
- 21-04-16
A Mostly Good Audiobook
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The letters of Seneca are wonderfully thought provoking and John Robinson does a wonderful job narrating. However, I could not get past Tim Ferriss. He plugs his blog at the beginning, and then proceeds to inject himself into the actual heart of the material, interrupting what was otherwise a wonderful narration. What a narcissistic asshole move, to think that every listener wants to know your particular opinion of Seneca's letters. If I had known this was just a shameless marketing plug for his shit, I'd have bought a different version of the audio book. (preferably still narrated by John Robinson: Excellent Job!)
6 people found this helpful
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- C
- 04-04-16
No problem with audio. Excellent content.
The content is excellent. The audio problems mentioned in previous reviews appear to have been fixed. I did not notice any such problems. So if you are sitting the fence because of those reports (as I initially was), don't worry about it.
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- Torrey
- 01-02-16
Horrible quality
I couldn't follow the story the audio was so bad.
Come on T Ferriss you're better than that.
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- Christopher
- 25-01-16
Highly recommended
I recently bought this and I'm really enjoying the work. Not only because of the content, but also the way its set up. You can easily listen to a chapter of this book whenever you Find 10 minutes.
What would make it even better was if the chapters had titles. F.e. 'Chapter 1: Saving time' instead of chapter 1. There are a lot of chapters and I like relisten some of them. Its easier to navigate the book this way imho.
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- Alex
- 19-02-16
Terrible audio!!!
I struggle to listen to it! At faster speed is super distorted!
Please remove the echo on key phrases at least!
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- Charlene
- 27-01-16
Amazing
I love the format of the short stories. Little powerful punches of highly insightful messages. I haven't found anything recently that has captured my attention so fully! I often get sidetracked by full audio books and conversational podcasts don't always captivate me. Having Seneca's short stories is such a gift :)
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- Nick Garcia
- 01-02-16
Great Content, Noise Issues Don't Ruin It
What did you love best about The Tao of Seneca?
The narrator has a great voice, and the content is superb.
What did you like best about this story?
How much content there is!
What does John A. Robinson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
A classic feel as though Seneca were speaking to me.
What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?
Remaining calm and focused despite what life might throw towards me. Stoicism promotes a great mindset to thrive in this crazy world.
Any additional comments?
People have complained about sound issues, and my download totally had them. However, it's very brief and I could still understand John. I'll be getting the other two volumes for sure.
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- El espicygumbo
- 03-03-16
priceless advice
this will change your life it'll teach you how to live in harmony with your surroundings but most importantly with your inner self.
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