The Stoic Mindset - by Mark Tuitert Paperback

Book Synopsis

A ten-step guide to reaching your peak potential through the wisdom of Stoic philosophy by entrepreneur and Olympic champion speed skater Mark Tuitert.

For twenty years, Mark Tuitert has used the principles of Stoic philosophy to become a gold-medal winning Olympic champion athlete, successful entrepreneur, as well as to deal with the challenges in his professional and private life. Now, in the internationally-bestselling book THE STOIC MINDSET, Mark lays out the ten practical lessons through which everyone, in any situation, can develop a Stoic mindset.

Applying the teachings of Stoic masters including Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus to the twenty-first century, Tuitert empowers readers to discover how Stoicism can change their lives and help them reach their full potential. With a gift for breaking down difficult concepts into practical applications, Tuitert distills thousands of years of Stoic philosophy into ten short principles, with an action item at the end of each chapter to help readers actualize theories. One step at a time, readers become trained in the art of facing and ultimately finding fulfillment in a chaotic and unpredictable world.

Review Quotes

"In The Stoic Mindset, Mark brings Stoicism to life with anecdotes from his own life and Olympic sports career, making the ancient philosophy relatable and inspiring for all readers. Get ready to be motivated to live a more Stoic life with this unique and engaging book." --Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

About the Author

MARK TUITERT won the gold medal in speed skating in the 1500-meter event at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. After retiring from competitive speed skating, Mark established himself as a bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, podcast host, motivational speaker, and representative for some of the largest organizations in the world. He has been featured on TED TALK, and also serves as an on-air speed skating pundit for Dutch Broadcaster NOS. Mark is a husband and a father of two.