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Preface to the Four-Part Series on Stoic Philosophy: Four Virtues for the Unsettled Modern Man
Opening Remarks: A Lesson in Moderation for Becoming the Master of Your Life

Part 1: The Body

An era where patience was stolen
The less you have, the more powerful you are
The Virtue of Refusal
Dawn is your time alone
Train your body like steel
The price of greed
When pleasure becomes a nightmare
The only way to break the addiction
Organizing your surroundings will help you manage your life.
The compounding effect of repetition
Small habits determine the outcome of a game.
rush in without delay
Take it slow
A second nature that has been developed over a long period of time
People who are engaged don't calculate their performance.
How successful people dress
Something more important than one victory
Sleep also requires training
Opportunity belongs to those who wait.
Every choice is engraved in the body

Part 2 temperament

The Blessing of Immersion
Reject the opportunity to take revenge
How to become the master of money
The principles by which the queen governed herself
How to calm your anger
The reward of patience
The trap of perfectionism
Start with the hardest task
How to avoid being a loser
The difference between addiction and immersion
Putting the emergency brakes on passion
The strong speak little
Wait until the decisive moment comes
Beware of ambition
How to Build the Welfare of Growth
Why You Should Delegate Work
How to Make Time Your Ally
Drawing the Line with Energy Vampires
The question that led Jimmy Carter to the presidency
When body and mind are in balance, potential is realized.

Part 3 Soul

Moderation is contagious
Why I was able to endure the grief of losing my son
Breaking free from self-centeredness
The ripple effects of moderation
With privilege comes responsibility
When you are generous, you grow.
Reject the temptation of power
Nonviolence is more powerful than violence.
When retreating, be like Socrates
What to Hold on to at the End of Life
When you perfect your character, success will follow.
Flexibility is strength
Moderation demands more moderation
The only way to peace

Concluding remarks: Liberation and moderation of joy

“Moderation is now an unavoidable attitude toward life!”
The One Virtue That Will Break Through the Age of Over-Temptation

We live in an age of over-temptation.
"Is this good? Is that good?" "Isn't it a loss if I don't do it now?" "I didn't know! I've been falling behind!" When you have an important task ahead of you, your attention is drawn to notifications on your phone, and you feel an urgent desire to get your hands on everything everyone around you says is good.
When we fail to control our inner desires and impulses, we gradually lose our way.
This is why the power to govern oneself is more important than ever.
The wisdom that has been common for thousands of years, from the Upanishads to the Bible to the Iliad, is that we can achieve true happiness through self-control.
That is why Ryan Holiday, who is considered the 'most innovative thinker' for his modern interpretation of Stoic philosophy, chose the age-old wisdom of 'moderation' as his topic.


From the ancient Greek philosophers to the great figures who changed the world, they practiced moderation to gain power, achieve success in their endeavors, and ultimately live happy lives.
Marcus Aurelius, who had the greatest power in the world, constantly persuaded himself to live in this moment that would never return, and Seneca, the philosophical mentor of Emperor Nero, threw himself into a life of hunger and hardship to warn against the comforts that power offered.
Not only that, but even legendary professional baseball player Lou Gehrig, who was wary of laziness and overcame his limits, and Winston Churchill, who controlled his mind and emotions and waited for the decisive moment even in the face of a dire situation where the Nazis might take over the country, also led their lives with moderation.
"The Lesson of Moderation," rich in historical examples, will deliver a powerful message that will change our lives as we waver at every moment.

From Socrates to Steve Jobs
A dignified way of life that has lasted for thousands of years

So how can we discover an inner calm unshaken by external stimuli? If we can break free from the temptation to demand "now" and "more"—the very things that enslave us to pleasure—and willingly endure what seems unbearable, our lives will be elevated to a higher level of quality.
"The Lessons of Temperance" divides the unique characteristics of human beings into three parts: body, temperament, and soul, and explains 54 behaviors and attitudes for practicing temperance in each area.
The author states that without the habit of "going only as far as is appropriate and not going any further" and "self-discipline to focus on the one thing you want to achieve now and ignore the rest," you will live a dry life chasing only results, and introduces practical guidelines for developing the habit of self-discipline.
For example, the genius physicist Stephen Hawking was confined to a wheelchair for 40 years due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, but he overcame his physical limitations and opened new horizons in modern physics with his original theories.
In this way, moderation is the power to prove to yourself that you are greater than others even in the face of unspeakable adversity.


Mind Minor's Song Gil-young, who strongly recommended "The Lesson of Moderation," saying that it is a book that is absolutely necessary in this day and age, commented, "It reminds us that work can become the main center of our lives when we regain control over ourselves." Philosopher Lee Jin-woo explained the reason for his recommendation, saying, "This book provides encouragement and inspiration to those who want to become the masters of their own lives."
All readers of this book will discover the secret to leading a dignified life of self-control and patience, rather than a life of pursuit of pleasure, through the laws of moderation introduced in the book.


A thinker who is receiving worldwide attention
Ryan Holiday tells
54 Rules for Taking Back Control of Your Life

Ryan Holiday, author of "The Temperance Lesson," is a bestselling author loved by 5 million readers in 40 countries around the world.
His books, including Stoic Lessons, Daily Philosophy, The Enemy of Ego, and Brave, have all made it to the Amazon and New York Times bestseller lists.
While writing the book, the author also practiced Marcus Aurelius's adage, “Let moderation sustain you.”
I made a rule to not check my phone for the first hour after waking up, to write in my morning journal, and to finish difficult and creative tasks in the morning when I am most focused, and I committed myself to that rule.
This habit helped him break free from distracting anxieties and worries and achieve his goals.
That's how I realized that moderation is a powerful discipline to protect myself and the best way to grow in life.

This book rose to number one on Amazon's Philosophy and Self-Help category immediately after its release, thanks to overwhelming support from readers eager to learn the powerful force that leads to absolute peace.
Over 10,000 readers have already left reviews on Amazon and Goodreads calling it a "life-changing book," and readers are still testifying that they are applying the book's messages to their lives.
If you restructure your life according to the 54 laws introduced in the book, such as “The less you have, the more powerful you are,” “Opportunity belongs to those who wait,” “Start with the hardest thing first,” “How to accumulate the benefits of growth,” and “Flexibility is strength,” you will be able to escape the hedonistic hamster wheel and find a way to become the true master of your life.