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The Best Stoicism Books, Summarized in 10 Minutes

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Essential stoicism books to start with

1

The Book of Five Rings

by Miyamoto Musashi

The Book of Five Rings, written around 1645 by Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, is a compact guide to strategy, training, and clear thinking under pressure.

2

Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a private notebook of self-coaching, where a Roman emperor trains his mind to stay honest, useful, and unshaken.

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The Book of Five Rings

Meditations

Atomic Habits

Influence

How To Win Friends and Influence People

The 4-Hour Workweek

Think and Grow Rich

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