The Stoic Mindset

Discover how the ancient wisdom of the Stoics provides the essential tools you need to navigate the modern world.

'Relatable and inspiring ... Get ready to be motivated to live a more Stoic life' - Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

Elite sportsman Mark Tuitert used the principles of Stoic philosophy to become an Olympic gold medallist, champion athlete and successful entrepreneur, overcoming a series of challenges in his professional and private life. Now, in this internationally bestselling book, he lays out the ten practical lessons through which anyone, in any situation, can develop a Stoic mindset.

Applying the teachings of the Stoic masters, including Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus to the twenty-first century, Tuitert empowers you to discover how Stoicism can change your life and help you reach your full potential. He distils thousands of years of Stoic philosophy into ten short principles, with takeaways at the end of each chapter to help readers turn theory into practice – from making major life decisions to sharing goals, from fostering teamwork to handling emotions.
With this book as your guide, you will become trained in the art of finding fulfilment in a chaotic and unpredictable world, developing a mindset for a more robust, balanced and happier way of being.

Review

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

The Stoic Mindset has captured timeless Stoic principles in the modern world perfectly. The stresses of sport at the elite world level are extreme [...] Mark's experiences at the very top of world sport have given him great insight and knowledge on how to deal with family, doubts, confusion, victory, happiness, sadness and everything in between! ― Pat Cash, former professional tennis player and Wimbledon champion

Presents you with the ten fundamental principles that truly transform ambition into tangible, lifelong peak performance. It’s about embracing a philosophy that fuels your drive, empowers your focus, and unlocks your full potential. ― Erin Jackson, American speed skater and Olympic gold medalist

This is not a book you read one time. This is a manual for continual self-discipline, self reflection and self-awareness [...] The chapters in Mark Tuitert’s book are interactive, thought provoking and very engaging especially with Mark’s own personal reflections and how his relationship with Stoicism (Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus) has given him a better, calmer and peaceful life. This book shows you, through a Stoic mindset, how to be a better person, manage your emotions and how to think differently. ― Kevin McArevey, Principal of Holy Cross Boys' Primary School

About the Author

Mark Tuitert is a former Dutch Olympic speed skater and gold medallist at the 2010 winter Olympics in Vancouver. Fluent in English and Dutch, he is now an entrepreneur and public speaker as well as a #1 bestselling author in the Netherlands where his book, published by Maven Publishing in 2021 as Drive: Train Your Stoic Mindset sold over 50,000 copies.