1Introduction: Why Stoicism Still Matters in a World of Endless Choices
25Chapter 6: Tools of the Stoic Strategist
2The overwhelm of modern decision-making
26Negative Visualization and Contingency Planning
3Ancient Philosophy as a Compass in Uncertain Times
27The View from Above: Gaining Perspective
4The purpose and promise of rational decision-making
28Voluntary Discomfort as Decision Rehearsal
5Chapter 1: Foundations of Stoicism
29Chapter 7: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
6The Core Tenets of Stoic Thought
30“Amor Fati”: Love of Fate and Embracing the Unknown
7The Four Cardinal Virtues and Their Relevance Today
31Probabilistic Thinking for Uncertain Scenarios
8The Dichotomy of Control: Freedom Through Acceptance
32Antifragility and the Stoic Response to Chaos
9Chapter 2: The Psychology of Decision Making
33Chapter 8: Everyday Applications of Stoic Decisions
10Cognitive Biases and Emotional Traps
34Personal Life: Relationships, Health, and Habits
11Decision Fatigue and the Myth of the Rational Actor
35Career and Professional Life
12Stoic Tools for Cognitive Clarity
36Finances and Lifestyle Choices
13Chapter 3: Logic and Reason in the Modern World
37Chapter 9: Case Studies in Stoic Reasoning
14Basics of Modern Logical Thinking
38Historical Examples: Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius
15Decision Trees and Bayesian Thinking
39Modern Figures Applying Stoic Logic
16Combining Stoic Values with Rational Calculus
40Readers’ Toolkit: Decision Journals and Reflection Routines
17Chapter 4: Emotions as Data, Not Directives
41Chapter 10: Cultivating a Stoic Mindset for Life
18The Stoic View of Emotions
42Consistency Over Perfection
19Emotional Agility in Practice
43Community, Mentorship, and Shared Wisdom
20When to Listen and When to Let Go
44The Serenity of Self-Mastery
21Chapter 5: Values-Based Decision Making
45Conclusion: Choosing Well, Living Fully
22Knowing Your Core Virtues
46Decision-making as the craft of living
23Aligning Decisions with Your Moral Compass:
47What Stoicism Teaches About the Lifelong Pursuit of Wisdom
24The Cost of Compromise and the Power of Integrity
48Final reflections and a call to rational, virtuous action