Hello everyone,
I really hate keeping secrets. So, it’s with great relief that I can finally share some exciting news: I’m ready to share my philosophy. After more than ten years, I’ve written a book about what I think is some of the best wisdom in history.
It’s called The Art of Enough, and it makes the case for a gentler and slower kind of happiness. It’s about Epicureanism, an ancient Greek philosophy that says a good life is one where you give yourself room to reflect, nurture close relationships, and pause to savor the many joys in life. Don’t seek the pointless, impossible validation of thousands, but become a local legend. Become a hero in your living room and on your street.
I’ve long thought of philosophy as a kind of medicine or therapy, and Epicurus said that philosophizing is pointless if it does not make life easier. And so, Epicureanism is a practical wisdom that helps us navigate the muddy reality of existence. It’s a time-tested remedy that gives us the means to live happier lives on our own terms.
My book explores four tools for the sick-souled among us: Introspection, Intention, Connection, and Commitment. These are intended to be used as strategies for anyone feeling anxious, unmoored, disconnected, exploited, overworked, lost, and dizzy in the modern world.
If that’s you, then this is the book for you. If you want to learn about ancient philosophy, then this is the book for you. If you want to dance your way around 2,500 years of ideas, this is the book for you.
Epicurus never wanted thousands of followers. He wanted a garden full of friends. This newsletter has always felt a bit like that garden to me, which is exactly why you’re hearing about it first.
If you’d like a copy, you can preorder it here.
Thank you, friends (a very Epicurean sign-off),
Jonny
Jonny is the creator of the Mini Philosophy social network. He’s an internationally bestselling author of three books and the resident philosopher at Big Think. He’s known all over the world for making philosophy accessible, relatable, and fun.
