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Breakfast with Seneca

A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living

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Breakfast with Seneca

By: David Fideler
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The first clear and faithful guide to the timeless, practical teachings of the Stoic philosopher Seneca.

Stoicism, the most influential philosophy of the Roman Empire, offers refreshingly modern ways to strengthen our inner character in the face of an unpredictable world. Widely recognized as the most talented and humane writer of the Stoic tradition, Seneca teaches us to live with freedom and purpose. His most enduring work, over a hundred "Letters from a Stoic" written to a close friend, explains how to handle adversity; overcome grief, anxiety, and anger; transform setbacks into opportunities for growth; and recognize the true nature of friendship.

In Breakfast with Seneca, philosopher David Fideler mines Seneca's classic works in a series of focused chapters, clearly explaining Seneca's ideas without oversimplifying them. Best enjoyed as a daily ritual, like an energizing cup of coffee, Seneca's wisdom provides us with a steady stream of time-tested advice about the human condition - which, as it turns out, hasn't changed much over the past 2,000 years.

©2022 David Fideler (P)2021 Ascent Audio
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Great audiobook

Great audiobook on the teachings of Seneca, whose Stoic philosophy is as relevant today, in a world of fake pandemics & false flags, as it was 2,000+ years ago during the tyrannical Roman Empire.

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Good Guidance

This book was well written and narrated, and contained lots of useful ideas to think about for living a good life. I plan to come back to this one for a re-read in the future.

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Virtue is the path to peace

Long been a fan of Zeno,Seneca ,Epictetus and the Stoics,Greek and Roman.This is a wonderful review of Seneca’s wisdom and teaching spiritually and practically applied.Each of the chapters is 35-45 minutes long.My grandson and I will be listening each day we are together this Summer.This is great family listening.Well written and wonderfully read.Thank you

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Almost a cliff notes to Senecas Letters to Lucelius

This is an engaging book that is close to a cliff notes version of Seneca’s letters to Lucelius; The latter is equally relevant today. Fideler expands on this to tie it to Socrates, Aristotle and Roman history. The chapters on death, gratitude and how to comfort those who have lost a friend or family member are excellent. Each has some takeaways and a Stoic perspective that can help us grow and transition.

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Buy the actual book

This is a great book. However, the narrator was like listening to someone scratching a chalk board. I think I will simply buy a copy and read it on my own.

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Awesome

It tingled with timeless wisdom. Most comfortable read and a reality that resonates. It could be all about the reality someone creates for themselves by a paradigm that only comes with age. Actually it was hopeful and refreshing,

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Thoroughly enjoyable

Simple, concise, and enjoyable. If you are a student of Stoicism, a worthy listen indeed. Already listened to twice so I recommend it.

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Great book!

It made me look in the little things we have and do I’m life. Gratitude is not only a word, it is a feeling and that should be used for our greater good.

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Very cool book

The narrator was very calming and the material is very calming as well. I highly recommend this to all

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Grounded learning

I found this refreshing relatable, and the narration was excellent in tone and delivery. The exercises in the appendix was a great resource

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