Recommended books on Stoicism

Perhaps you're wondering where to start. To know more about the Stoics, A Guide to the Good Life: The Art of Stoic Joy, by William B. Irvine, is a terrific introduction to the basic ideas and how they could be applied to daily life. To further your learning, read Seneca's Dialogues and Essays, Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, and Epictetus's Enchiridion.

Why I like being stoic

Knowing the principles of stoicism is one thing, but it is through the opportunities presented in life where the principles learned need to be applied (practiced) that one can truly appreciate stoicism. It gives you a system if you will, of how to deal with extremely challenging, uncertain or stressful moments in your life. A fundamental principle is understanding and distinguishing what is within your control and what is not. Our emotion is an example. We can be reactive to situations or we can be rational and logical, ie the stoic way. Harder said than done, but there is a choice. After months if not years of practicing, the foundational principles of stoicism can be so deeply internalised that it is no longer consciously considered, but lived. That's my goal. The principles of stoicism has guided and helped me in various facets of my life from health and fitness, to my business and personal relationships. Adopting the stoic philosophy has really improved the quality of my life indeed!