Stoics

I started reading book The obstacle is the way which is based on stoicism (i haven't finished it yet). I am finding it really interesting as I am reading it. I started reading Meditations by Marcus Aurelius two years back but found it kind of boring. But this book presents it in a really interesting way. Another thing I realized is that you have to be at a certain level before reading some books, or in other words you need to do homework before some books. So I took a detour and read The Enchiridion on Stoicism by Epictetus and it really resonated with me this time. Basically I feel that Stoics believe in remaining calm, composed and neutral in all life situations.

Update: so i read the Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (George Hays translation) and found it really good this time. Either I have matured enough in 2 years to understand the deep philosophy in this book or the translation was really good!

I will recommend to read all these books in the order:

• Meditations
• The obstacle is the way 
• Enchiridion

I feel the stoicism is the school of thought which is very suited to today's lifestyle!