Be Stoic, Be Happy - Adam Tremellen - Bog

Life can be hard, unjust and unfair but you can still be happy! Through a simple explanation of Stoic thinking, this book will teach you that you are personally responsible for your own happiness. It provides a set of principles to live by, including being kind, having discipline, only focusing on what you can control, only acting on what can be acted upon, and living life with appreciation and gratitude. It is a guide to help you become more resilient in life, reduce anxiety, anger, and stress, and to improve your well-being Although has primarily been written for young adults, trying to find their way in the world, it is just as suitable for any reader looking for an introduction to Stoicism, or simply just seeking a way to be happier.The ideas and lessons on Stoicism in this book will help provide you a new perspective in difficult times and an actionable path to a life of happiness. Living through the Port Arthur Massacre, as a 22 year old, that saw 35 people killed and 23 wounded in a mass shooting event at a remote tourist town in Tasmania, the author was inspired to live life to the fullest. This is his first book; after realizing a strong belief in Stoic ways of thinking really can underpin living a happier life. Be Stoic, Be Happy is simply a book he wishes someone else had written for him when he was a young man, and is dedicated to his two sons.