Me to @tommycollison: I can't buy more books, I have enough books for now
Tommy: OK, don't buy more books
Me: I won't buy more books
Me: I bought like, a LOT more books
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This isn't an interesting conversation, but I know my audience, and this is relatable as fuck to you lot
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If you're curious, it's mostly stuff to feed my Stoic kick, plus
• The Courage to Be Disliked, which @pmarca has long recommended & seems apropos;
• The Dream Machine, because "buy everything @stripepress publishes" is honestly my current fav book-selection heuristicpic.twitter.com/vl19VdbtYd
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We're getting a copy of the Dream Machine at
@Asteroid_AR! Also if you're on a Stoic kick I highly recommend Aurelius' Meditations -
It's in there!
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Epictetus can be a chore to get through, but there's definitely gems to find within. Marcus, Seneca (any of Seneca's writings), and Rufus are all excellent reads.
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“On Freedom”, in Epictetus’ Handbook, is especially good
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"Letters from a Stoic" is one of the most heart-warming pieces I've ever seen. Reading it every morning was like getting life advice from a funny and wise grandpa.
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