The Stoic Mindset
10 Ancient Lessons for Modern Life
$31.50
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
16 July 2024
Summary
Olympian Mark Tuitert unpacks the wisdom of Stoicism, providing ten powerful lessons for a more fulfilling and balanced life.
During the 2010 Olympic speed skating final, Mark Tuitert wasn’t thinking about winning, but about Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus and Zeno - philosophers belonging to an ancient school of thought that emerged from their experiences of personal hardship.
The Stoics developed a philosophy grounded in striving toward unbiased thinking, self-betterment …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241662786 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0241662788 |
| Author: | Mark Tuitert |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Life |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 16 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 224g |
| Dimensions: | 206mm x 137mm x 16mm |
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Critics Review
Mark brings Stoicism to life with anecdotes from his own life and Olympic sports career, making the ancient philosophy relatable and inspiring for all readers. Get ready to be motivated to live a more Stoic life with this unique and engaging book * Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor *
The Stoic Mindset has captured timeless Stoic principles in the modern world perfectly. The stresses of sport at the elite world level are extreme […] Mark’s experiences at the very top of world sport have given him great insight and knowledge on how to deal with family, doubts, confusion, victory, happiness, sadness and everything in between! * Pat Cash, former professional tennis player and Wimbledon champion *
Presents you with the ten fundamental principles that truly transform ambition into tangible, lifelong peak performance. It’s about embracing a philosophy that fuels your drive, empowers your focus, and unlocks your full potential. * Erin Jackson, American speed skater and Olympic gold medalist *
This is not a book you read one time. This is a manual for continual self-discipline, self reflection and self-awareness […] The chapters in Mark Tuitert’s book are interactive, thought provoking and very engaging especially with Mark’s own personal reflections and how his relationship with Stoicism (Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus) has given him a better, calmer and peaceful life. This book shows you, through a Stoic mindset, how to be a better person, manage your emotions and how to think differently. * Kevin McArevey, Principal of Holy Cross Boys’ Primary School *
About The Author
Mark Tuitert
Mark Tuitert is a former Dutch Olympic speed skater and gold medallist at the 2010 winter Olympics in Vancouver. Fluent in English and Dutch, he is now an entrepreneur and public speaker as well as a #1 bestselling author in the Netherlands where his book, published by Maven Publishing in 2021 as Drive- Train Your Stoic Mindset sold over 50,000 copies.
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