{"title":"The Stoic Virtues Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the enduring wisdom of 'The Stoic Virtues Series'. These timeless guides offer practical insights into resilience, self-mastery and living a life of purpose. Perfect for navigating the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"discipline-is-destiny-book-ryan-holiday-9780593191699","title":"Discipline Is Destiny","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, Wall Street Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In his \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling book \u003ci\u003eCourage is Calling\u003c\/i\u003e, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. 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Through engaging stories about historic and contemporary leaders, including Charles De Gaulle, Florence Nightingale, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Holiday shows you how to conquer fear and practice courage in your daily life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You'll also delve deep into the moral dilemmas and courageous acts of lesser-known, but equally as important, figures from ancient and modern history, such as Helvidius Priscus, a Roman Senator who stood his ground against emperor Vespasian, even in the face of death; Frank Serpico, a former New York City Police Department Detective who exposed police corruption; and Frederick Douglass and a slave named Nelly, whose fierce resistance against her captors inspired his own crusade to end slavery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In a world in which fear runs rampant--when people would rather stand on the sidelines than speak out against injustice, go along with convention than bet on themselves, and turn a blind eye to the ugly realities of modern life--we need courage more than ever. 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