Stoic at Work: Ancient Wisdom to Make Your Job a Bit Less Annoying by Annie Laws

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Stoic at Work by Annie Lawson A sharply observed workplace survival guide that spins 49 entertaining modern rules from the wisdom of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Marcus Aureliuss timeless insights into human behaviour show that 2000 years on, not much has changed in the workplace and we could all do well if we focus on what we can control and worry less about things we cant.As head of the Roman empire, he encountered his fair share of difficult people, frustrating situations and political infighting. In his Stoic philosophy bible, Meditations, Marcus Aurelius encouraged us to accept other peoples inevitable shortcomings, make the most of our short life, resist the temptations of fame and flattery and, when things get too much, take a cosmic perspective of our existence.Stoic at Work is for anyone with a job, applying ancient wisdom to the modern workplace set out in 49 rules, such as: think less; suck up but dont suck up; avoid irrelevant meetings; and remind yourself that work happiness sits somewhere on the spectrum between fear and boredom. These will help you manage the mind games, the meltdowns and the numbing reality that most of us must work until we die, transforming your experience of work from a place of irritation to a place of joy. Or one that is a bit more tolerable, at least. Author Biography Annie Lawson is a former journalist who has had a diverse career, from wrangling a clown on roller skates on a live television show and interviewing Kiss legend Gene Simmons to writing about China, technology and climate change for corporations and advocacy groups. Even though the work differed, Annie found some common threads, whether it be people who are annoying, meetings that are pointless and language that makes no sense. She consulted friends who worked in travel, health, resources, technology, emergency services, retail and financial services for inspiration and combined their advice with the ancient wisdom of Stoic philosopher and Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Table of Contents IntroductionRULE 1 Accept that people are annoyingRULE 2 Accept that even bosses can be annoyingRULE 3 Dont use corporate flubberRULE 4 Dont deliberately confuse audiencesRULE 5 Be prepared for things to go off the railsRULE 6 Think lessRULE 7 Abandon irrelevant meetingsRULE 8 Beware technology in meetingsRULE 9 Do something. AnythingRULE 10 Do nothingRULE 11 Dont procrastinateRULE 12 Care, but dont careRULE 13 Suck up, but dont suck upRULE 14 Dont freak outRULE 15 Jolly others (and yourself) alongRULE 16 Pretend to be disciplinedRULE 17 Dont complainRULE 18 Dont weaponise CCRULE 19 Double-check emails before sendingRULE 20 Dont eat pretzels on the toiletRULE 21 Use empty platitudes to cushion negative feedback RULE 22 Dont get caught slagging people offRULE 23 Make a decisionRULE 24 Have a purposeRULE 25 Dont shag the bossRULE 26 Check whether casual Fridays are actually casualRULE 27 Dont get (too) drunk at work eventsRULE 28 Use deodorantRULE 29 Dont be upset by constructive criticismRULE 30 Train like an athlete to tackle approvalsRULE 31 Dont resist changeRULE 32 Have a side projectRULE 33 Take a cosmic perspectiveRULE 34 Dont squander timeRULE 35 Say noRULE 36 Keep expectations low to avoid disappointmentRULE 37 Listen moreRULE 38 Dont employ toxic peopleRULE 39 Embrace team-building days (no matter how excruciating)RULE 40 Keep expectations low with presentations and spreadsheetsRULE 41 Dont boast about work on social media RULE 42 Minimise desk clutterRULE 43 Remember, work happiness lies between fear and boredomRULE 44 Eat with cautionRULE 45 Be likeable, but not too likeableRULE 46 Bring yourself to work, but not your whole selfRULE 47 Manage your egoRULE 48 Resign wellRULE 49 Win LottoNotesAcknowledgements Review I need to schedule a Zoom meeting with the whole world to tell them how good this book is. CHRIS TAYLOR, The ChaserLife and work were never meant to be easy, but they should be fun. And the best way to make them fun, perhaps paradoxically, is to become a Stoic. Annies superb guide takes you there. SIR ANDREW MACKENZIE, Chair Shell, former CEO BHP Details ISBN1922616737 Author Annie Lawson Publisher Murdoch Books Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1922616737 ISBN-13 9781922616739 UK Release Date 2023-10-12 Format Paperback Pages 224 Imprint Murdoch Books Subtitle Ancient Wisdom to Make Your Job a Bit Less Annoying AU Release Date 2023-08-29 Audience General DEWEY 650.1 NZ Release Date 2023-08-28 Publication Date 2023-10-12 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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