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Recommended Reading List

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  1. The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism: How Self-discipline and the Mastery of Emotions and Desires can allow you to be Successful in life by Alex Seneca.

  2. Mediations Maruc Aurelius translated by Charles H. Bennet.

    He was a Roman Emperor renowned for his Stoic Philosophy and practice. This book is a compilation of his writing and has served as a guide for those who practice Stoic mindfulness. This book takes a deeper dive into how a Stoic philosopher used the philosophy as a moral compass, handled change, rational mind, will, failures, and living within the boundaries of nature.

  3. The Daily Stoic and the Daily Stoic Journal by Ryan Holliday and Stephen Hanselman

    The box set starts you on a guided journal as you explore and begin to understand Stoicism. The first book starts each day with a daily reading from an ancient Stoic philosopher. Then it provides a brief, more modern interpretation of the philosophy and how to apply it to contemporary living. The second book is where your work begins. You do as the Stoics did. You journal in the morning and at night, reflecting on the day's topic. How can you apply the lesson to yourself, your life, and work towards improvement?

  4. Start with Why by Simon Sinek

    This book is a motivational exploration into discovering your passion, purpose, and what you were meant to do in life.

  5. The Artist’s Way. A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron.

    A book that explores how to un-stagnate oneself. Whether you believe in God, the Creator, or are an atheist, this book offers the ability to dig into yourself. It is a mini-course where the author guides you through whatever may be in your closet.

  6. Emotional Intelligence. Why It Can Matter More than IQ by Daniel Goleman.

    A wonderful reason to understand your rational and emotional selves to improve self-reflection, which aids in all aspects of life.

  7. Social Intelligence. The Revolutionary New Science of Human Relationships, Beyond IQ, Beyond Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman.

    How to recognize our relationship types and how they affect us. This book provides tools and insights on how to fit in, work with, and enhance your life once you tune into your emotional soundboard.

Books that can bring joy and enlightenment to your life.

As they come up in the blog, I will add them. If you would like a detailed list of the books on my bookshelf, please feel free to message me, and I will send a complete list for your reading pleasure.