And this shouldn't really be that surprising... The modern day philosopher and writer Nassim Nicholas Taleb defines a Stoic as someone who, "transforms fear into prudence, pain into transformation, mistakes into initiation and desire into undertaking." Using this definition as a model we can see that throughout the centuries Stoicism has been a common thread though some of history's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1591846358/ryanholnet-20">great leaders. </a>It has been practiced by Kings, presidents, artists, writers and entrepreneurs. Both historical and modern men illustrate Stoicism as a way of life.

When most people think of "philosophy," their eyes glaze over. It's the last thing they want, let alone something they need. But this, as you already know, is silly and naive. Philosophy is not just about talking or lecturing, or even reading long, dense books.

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Stoicism: Practical Philosophy You Can Actually Use

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Stoicism: Practical Philosophy You Can Actually Use

Aimal Saleem Khan