The Majesty of Calmness

Name: The Majesty of Calmness
Brand: Author's Republic
Availability: InStock
Author: William George Jordan
ISBN: 9798823494670

Author: William George Jordan

Narrator: Robin Homer

Unabridged: 1 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Vox Stoica

Published: 11/26/2023

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Self-help, Philosophy

Synopsis

A classic book that emphasizes the importance of inner peace and self-control. Offering insights and advice on how to maintain calmness in one's life as a means to achieve personal success and fulfilment. Jordan argues that calmness is a state of mind that can be cultivated through self-discipline and understanding, and it enables individuals to handle the stresses and challenges of life with grace and composure. The book is admired for its timeless wisdom and practical approach to cultivating a serene and balanced mindset.
Chapters:
1. The Majesty of Calmness
2. Hurry, the Scourge of America
3. The Power of Personal Influence
4. The Dignity of Self-Reliance
5. Failure as a Success
6. Doing Our Best at All Times
7. The Royal Road to Happiness

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cynthia on August 03, 2010

EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK. I cannot believe that I have not ever reviewed this book. I love it so much. I find it intriguing that Mr. Jordan wrote this work back in 1896 and used, as a chapter title, "Hurry, the Scourge of America". If he could only see us now! This book is so full of great stu......more

Goodreads review by Catarina on June 09, 2022

"The Fatalist is not calm. He is the coward slave of his environment, hopelessly surrendering to his present condition, recklessly indifferent to his future. He accepts his life as a rudderless ship, drifting on the ocean of time. He has no compass, no chart, no known port to which he is sailing. Hi......more

Goodreads review by P on August 07, 2021

really made me think- well, mostly. some of the parts were downright impractical. 3/5.......more

Goodreads review by Sotiris on September 11, 2016

Ok, this was a fast one, only 1 hour and 30 minutes. Sounded to me like Sunday church but had good point and words of wisdom. Good fast read.......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on July 15, 2020

That was a very calming book indeed........more