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The author draws on great thinkers like Confucius, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Christian monks to show us what stillness is and how it might be achieved. He believes stillness is the doorway to self-mastery, discipline, and focus. He examines many of the figures that exemplify the power of stillness, including Winston Churchill, Fred Rogers and Anne Frank. This book aims to equip you with everything you need to find stillness in your own life.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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Illuminates key tenets in the influential philosopher's beliefs through the story of his life, tracing his middle-class existence against a backdrop of fifth century B.C. Athens while sharing analyses of specific aspects of his personality.
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Publisher
Oceano
Pub. Date
[2020]
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Español
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En su nuevo libro, Stillness Is the Key, Holiday se basa en la filosofía estoica y budista atemporal para mostrar por qué reducir la velocidad es el arma secreta para quienes se adelantan. Todos los grandes líderes, pensadores, artistas, atletas y visionarios comparten una cualidad indeleble. Les permite conquistar su temperamento. Para evitar distracciones y descubrir grandes conocimientos. Para lograr la felicidad y hacer lo correcto. Ryan Holiday...
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