Today’s book: The Stoic Challenge by William B. Irvine—a modern, practical take on ancient wisdom that shows you how to reframe setbacks as tests—and rise with grace, grit, and joy.
Here’s your 1-minute summary:
- Setbacks aren’t problems—they’re challenges. When life hits, say: “Ah! A Stoic test!” and lean into it.
- Reframing builds resilience. The story you tell about adversity determines how much power it has over you.
- Respond, don’t react. Pause. Choose virtue over victimhood. That’s the Stoic way.
- Practice voluntary discomfort. Seek challenge in advance so you’re ready when life brings the real thing.
- Joy can be forged in hardship. You grow stronger by choosing your response—moment to moment, test by test.
The obstacle is the way—if you choose to see it that way. What Stoic challenge will you rise to today?
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