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Want an Unconquerable Mind? Try Stoic Philosophy

By Carrie Sheffield — 2013

Members of a brainy movement across the pond are reviving ancient stoic thought and coupling it with modern psychology to strengthen mental resilience. Their ideas hold fascinating promise for business and government leaders tackling global problems in a turbulent, post-recession slump.

Read on www.forbes.com

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After Shock

According to philosopher and business consultant Peter Koestenbaum, the “shock of death” can teach us the secrets of leading a successful life — if we have the courage to learn.

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Polly LaBarre
2001
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If Self-Discipline Feels Difficult, Then You’re Doing It Wrong

Many equate self-discipline with living a good, moral life, which ends up creating a lot of shame when we fail. There’s a better way to build lasting, solid self-discipline in your life.

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Mark Manson
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Personal Values: How to Know Who You Really Are

What are your most important personal values? Do you actually value what you say you do, or are you lying to yourself? And just who the hell are you anyway?

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Mark Manson
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How to Grow the F*ck Up: A Guide to Humans

Learning how to grow up and be more mature starts with knowing what you truly value. Being an adult means sticking to your values, even when it’s not popular or doesn’t benefit you.

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Mark Manson
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5 Qualities to Get You Through the Hardest Times

It’s possible to turn even the most upsetting situations into opportunities for growth if you can muster enough willingness, trust, faith, patience and surrender.

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Iyanla Vanzant
2015
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How to Feed Your Demons

Lama Tsultrim Allione teaches you an innovative technique to turn your inner demons into friends.

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Lama Tsultrim Allione
2020
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Media Titan Arianna Huffington on Lessons from Stoicism and Achieving Work-Life Balance

The Daily Stoic interviews Arianna Huffington. “People look for retreats for themselves, in the country, by the coast, or in the hills. There is nowhere that a person can find a more peaceful and trouble-free retreat than in his own mind. . . .

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The Daily Stoic (Interview)
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Showing Up as Yourself: Mike Prokopeak and 1440 Cofounder Scott Kriens on Leadership

Mike Prokopeak is vice president and editor in chief of Human Capital Media–publisher of Chief Learning Officer, Talent Economy, and Workforce magazines.

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1440 Multiversity
2019
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Do You Have the Will to Lead?

Philosopher Peter Koestenbaum poses the truly big questions: How do we act when risks seem overwhelming? What does it mean to be a successful human being?

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Polly Labarre
2000
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5 Steps to Better Self-Control

These strategies make it easier to stick to your good habits.

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Gretchen Rubin
2020
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