This isn’t true if you’re in a position of leadership, or of envy in general. Whenever anyone, myself included, got promoted at my last workplace, I was appalled at the gossip and malice.

You can start with Meditations, but Ryan Holiday has a great book called the Daily Stoic that gives you daily excerpts from the Stoics along with brief explanations and reflections.

I read the Daily Stoic first, and then read Meditations, as well as some works by Epictetus and Seneca.

You can start with Meditations, but Ryan Holiday has a great book called the Daily Stoic that gives you daily excerpts from the Stoics along with brief explanations and reflections.

I read the Daily Stoic first, and then read Meditations, as well as some works by Epictetus and Seneca.

Yes, Meditations. And I’m a she. :)

I read his writings every morning before I meditate. These two practices have transformed my life this last year. Got me graciously through a divorce after a ten year marriage and have vaulted me in my career. His work is amazing.