Description
The ability to remain strong and untroubled in the face of adversity is one of the hallmarks of the Stoic sage. But how do we accomplish this? The ancient Stoics clarified that true strength lies within our minds: the only area in the world that’s truly up to us. Surviving Stoic texts and fragments contain a goldmine of wisdom on unleashing the power of the mind.
The challenge, however, is to find and translate this wisdom in a way that’s simple and comprehensible in our modern context while still maintaining its profundity. Einzelgänger studied the ancient Stoic texts and has been creating a (growing) collection of essays on applying Stoic philosophy in everyday life.
Most of these essays have been published on YouTube in video format. Due to their popularity, Einzelgänger decided to revise a selection of these essays on Stoicism and inner strength and release them in book format. The texts have been edited and improved, and the book contains three exclusive chapters exploring the Stoic basics.
The ancient art of cultivating inner strength remains relevant in today’s world, which characterizes itself by polarization, shifting global powers, and conflict. Stoic philosophy can help us find fortitude in trying times and become resilient to what’s to come.
The author behind the pseudonym Einzelgänger is a lover of wisdom in the widest sense of the word. He also creates content on YouTube about many different subjects in the areas of philosophy and psychology, from movie analyses to explorations of Stoic ethics and Buddhist teachings to reflections on Taoist scriptures. Einzelgänger creates to entertain, inspire, and resonate.
