Temperance: The Path to Freedom, Wisdom and Greatness
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Temperance: The Path to Freedom, Wisdom and Greatness
14.99 €
In his new book, Ryan Holiday celebrates the amazing power of self-discipline and those who have mastered it. The author is one of the most famous philosophers of our time, and his works have been published in more than 5 million copies in 40 languages.
To master anything, you must first master yourself - your emotions, thoughts, actions. Dwight Eisenhower once said that freedom is the opportunity to practice self-discipline. Without boundaries and moderation, we risk not only failing to realize our full potential and jeopardizing what we have achieved, but we also condemn ourselves to suffering. In a world of virtually unlimited possibilities, this ancient idea is more relevant than ever. Holiday turns to historical figures we can emulate, including Lou Gehrig, Queen Elizabeth II, boxer Floyd Patterson, Marcus Aurelius, and writer Toni Morrison, as well as cautionary tales of Napoleon, Francis Scott Fitzgerald, and Babe Ruth. Through engaging examples, Holiday teaches readers the power of self-discipline and balance and warns against the dangers of wastefulness and hedonism. At the heart of Stoicism are four simple virtues: courage, moderation, justice, and wisdom. Everything else, the Stoics believed, flows from these. This book will show readers how important moderation and self-discipline are on the path to freedom and greatness.
To master anything, you must first master yourself - your emotions, thoughts, actions. Dwight Eisenhower once said that freedom is the opportunity to practice self-discipline. Without boundaries and moderation, we risk not only failing to realize our full potential and jeopardizing what we have achieved, but we also condemn ourselves to suffering. In a world of virtually unlimited possibilities, this ancient idea is more relevant than ever. Holiday turns to historical figures we can emulate, including Lou Gehrig, Queen Elizabeth II, boxer Floyd Patterson, Marcus Aurelius, and writer Toni Morrison, as well as cautionary tales of Napoleon, Francis Scott Fitzgerald, and Babe Ruth. Through engaging examples, Holiday teaches readers the power of self-discipline and balance and warns against the dangers of wastefulness and hedonism. At the heart of Stoicism are four simple virtues: courage, moderation, justice, and wisdom. Everything else, the Stoics believed, flows from these. This book will show readers how important moderation and self-discipline are on the path to freedom and greatness.
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