Some people bounce back in response to setbacks others break. We often think that these
responses are hardwired but this is not the case. William B. Irvine combines key lessons from
the ancient Stoics with modern psychological techniques to develop a simple strategy for
dealing with life's unpleasant surprises. These include minor setbacks like being caught in a
traffic jam or having a flight cancelled as well as major setbacks like those experienced by
Stephen Hawking or Bethany Hamilton. By using the updated Stoic strategy life's setbacks can
be transformed into opportunities to become calmer tougher and more resilient. The Stoic
Challenge is a practical guide to using centuries-old wisdom to help us cope better with the
stresses of modern living.
