andbenn reviewed Stoic Mindset by Mark Tuitert
Great Modern Stoic 10 chapter book
4 stars
This is a great modern Stoicism book. Mark Tuitert is a former Olympian speed skater. This book has 10 chapters, each on a Stoic topic with analysis and exercises. It's about 140 pages, is very attractive in a red/black/white graphics. There are graphics to start off each chapter and within it.
The chapters: * Use Setbacks as Signposts * Judge Less, Understand More * Win by Not Focusing on Winning * What's Good for the Team is Good for You * Accept Your Fate (And Love it) * Death Makes Life Epic * Happiness Is a Side Effect * A Map Is Good, A Compass is Better * Character Is Your Most Important Project * Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Each chapter starts out with a quote from the 3 big ancient Stoics, then has 4-7 pages of text, a "Stoicism In Practice" page, and an exercise page.
The author must be a visual person, as 8 of the 10 exercises involve "Grabbing a piece of paper".
Who would this book be good for? Anyone learning about Stoicism and interested in philosophy who wants to learn and get a modern take on the ancient philosophy.