The BLUEPRINT!!!

This book presents Epictetus's teachings in a modern and accessible way, focusing on the ninety-three instructions that make up 'The Art of Living'. It stresses the importance of distinguishing between what is within one's control and what is not, and offers practical advice on meeting everyday challenges and facing life's inevitable losses with grace. The book is based on Epictetus's original works, 'The Discourses' and 'Enchiridion', and is interpreted by Sharon Lebell to capture the essence of Stoic philosophy for a contemporary audience.

Meditations is a series of private writings composed by Marcus Aurelius, one of Rome's greatest emperors, as he struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Written between 170 and 180 CE while on military campaigns, this work combines Stoic philosophy with personal observations on leadership, duty, mortality, and human nature. Through twelve books of intimate thoughts never intended for publication, Marcus Aurelius explores themes of self-improvement, resilience in the face of adversity, and living virtuously while accepting what cannot be changed.