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📕 Book Summary

This week's book is “The Modern Stoic” by Shubham K. Singh

A Powerful book with the Wisdom of some of the most wise people of the past.

Stoicism has always fascinated me. At its core, Stoicism teaches individuals to cultivate inner resilience and find peace of mind by embracing a mindset of acceptance, virtue, and mindfulness.
The Laws of Stoics are still relevant in today's world and are applicable in various fields of life.

Divided into 4 Parts with 25 Laws in each part, The Modern Stoic is a collection of wisdom from the Stoics in the form of laws. The Book contains 100 powerful and actionable Laws from famous Greek philosophers like Zeno of Citium, Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius on Happiness, Mindfulness, Psychology, Philosophy, Personal growth, and much more.

This book will serve as a guide and teach you some outstanding life lessons that can change your life. It's easy to read with actionable insights and is filled with wisdom to inspire you in life.

One of the best part that I loved is the short explanation of each law, which helps in understanding the point and gaining perspective. The Laws are short and easy to understand. Plus the lessons in the book are effective and practical.

Overall the book is a fantastic read and I'll recommend it to you to must read this book.

Check out some amazing Laws from the book.

Here are 10 valuable laws from the book

1. Man conquers the world by conquering himself: By conquering one’s own thoughts, emotions, and actions one can achieve s sense of inner peace and harmony that allows them to conquer any external challenges they may face.

2. The unexamined life is not worth living: One should always constantly examine their thoughts and actions in order to improve themselves and live a meaningful life.

3. True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing: One should approach knowledge with humility and an open mind. recognizing that there is always more to learn.

4. A bad company ruins good morals: If we spend time with people who have poor morals, we may be influenced to do the same. Therefore we should be mindful of the company we keep0 and strive to surround ourselves with people who will positively influence us.

5. Circumstances don’t make the man, they reveal him to himself: True character is revealed in how one responds to adversity and difficult circumstances. Our response to difficult situations reveals our true nature and the strength of our character.

6. It’s the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them: The wise people understand the importance of self-discipline and are able to resist short-term pleasures in order to achieve their goals. In contrast, foolish people prioritize pleasures and become enslaved by their desires and impulses.

7. Wealth is like seawater, the more we drink the thirstier we become: This law highlights that material possessions and wealth can never truly satisfy us and that the pursuit of these things can become an endless cycle of desire and dissatisfaction.

8. We suffer more often in imagination than in reality: We often experience more distress and suffering in our minds than we do in actual reality.

9. Ignorance is the cause of fear: When we are ignorant about a particular situation, we may imagine worst-case scenarios or feel uncertain about how to respond, leading to feelings of fear and anxiety.

10. While we are postponing, life speeds by When we procrastinate or put things off, we miss out on opportunities for growth and experience, and we may find that life has passed us by before we know it.

Actionable Advice:

Here are 3 Actions you can start taking from these insights:

1. Become aware: Practice self-discipline in your life. become aware of your thoughts, your emotions, your strengths, your weaknesses, your actions, and your goals. By becoming aware of oneself one can take better decisions in life.

2. Take Actions: Instead of feeling guilty about not achieving success in your life, start taking action. Get yourself to work. Dream big and take action to fulfill them.

3. Become self-content: Don’t run mindlessly behind material possessions and become self-content. A truly happy man is not someone who has everything, but a person who has lesser wants and desires.

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⚡️ Reading Tip

Read what you love

Choose books that align with your interests:

Select books that align with your hobbies, passions, or curiosity.

Reading about topics you genuinely enjoy will make the experience more enjoyable and encourage you to continue reading.

👨🏻‍🏫 What I’m Currently reading

Currently Reading:

1. Master the Art of Trading

2. MoneyWise

🎉 New Beginning

I just started a new Instagram page for all young people looking for motivation and inspiration in life.

There I’ll share the wisdom of wise old people in the form of life lessons and tips.

I hope you all will love it and help us grow.

Here is the link to it:

WiseOldWisdom

🔥 Quote

I hope you find these tips and insights helpful in your reading journey.

Thank you for your love and support everyone. I'll see you next week.

Stay Awesome & Happy reading!

Kamalpreet Singh