On the Shortness of Life - Softcover

Seneca

 
9781978154483: On the Shortness of Life

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Are you busy all day—but still feel like time is slipping away?

Seneca’s On the Shortness of Life offers a timeless perspective on time management, focus, and how we use our lives. Instead of treating time as something we lack, Seneca argues that we often mismanage it through distraction, overcommitment, and lack of clarity.

This edition presents John W. Basore’s 1932 translation, making this classical work accessible to modern readers.

Through clear and direct reflections, Seneca explores how attention, priorities, and habits shape our experience of time. His Stoic approach provides a foundation for more intentional living and better work-life balance.

Inside, you’ll explore:
• Why modern life feels constantly busy
• The connection between focus and time management
• A Stoic approach to clarity and intentional living
• How to think differently about productivity and purpose

Originally composed in the 1st century AD, this work continues to resonate with readers seeking clarity, focus, and a better relationship with time.

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Seneca (4BC-65AD) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and—in one work—humorist of the Silver Age of Latin literature.

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