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Any recommended reading in those 5+ years? I consider myself naturally affine to the ideology and just read Irvine's book on the topic ("A Guide to the Good Life"). Any other recommendations?

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Not reading, but there's a great podcast called "Stoicism on Fire"[0] that I found to be enlightening.

0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stoicism-on-fire/id136...

I'd be happy to suggest what I've found useful! However, the philosophy is expansive and old, so there are too many possible recommendations - it depends on what you're trying to accomplish. A broad survey of its principles? A straight-forward introduction? Modern attempts at reform?

May I ask for the straightforward introduction recommendations in place of GP? I found your comment very interesting -- my understanding of either is still very rough, but as I was reading through Feeling Good[1], I had the feeling that on a practical level, both were attempts at finding out "how to take it as it comes" (excuse the hasty reduction). I did not know of the direct link between them, thanks for that bit of knowledge.

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feeling_Good:_The_New_Mood_The...

I liked “A guide to the good life” by William Irving, which covers the history, techniques, and advice from the big names of Stoicism.

I wouldn’t call myself a Stoic, but I have a lot of anxiety from my job and life and found this book helpful in changing the way I think and feel about situations in life.

Modern attempts at reform / what led you to your own derivation were the aspect that I wanted to ask about :)

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