Why people recommend it
Master of Change by Brad Stulberg is a contemporary guide to developing rugged flexibility, teaching readers how to navigate uncertainty and adversity without breaking. The book was featured prominently on an episode of The Daily Stoic in September 2023, which welcomed the author as a guest. Host Ryan Holiday initiated the conversation by noting that since the book focuses entirely on change, it connects directly with the core themes of Marcus Aurelius, particularly the constant transformations discussed in Meditations. Throughout the interview, Holiday expressed deep admiration for the publication's insights, remarking at the conclusion of the episode that he truly loved the book and appreciated its grounded approach to personal growth and psychological fortitude. By weaving Stulberg's modern scientific framework with ancient philosophical traditions, the podcast demonstrated how readers can cultivate steadiness in a turbulent world. Master of Change is recommended for anyone seeking to build mental toughness and emotional adaptability while facing inevitable life transitions. Through these discussions, Holiday emphasized that understanding the nature of change is a prerequisite for a well-lived life, positioning Stulberg's work as a crucial modern companion to classical Stoic philosophy for navigating today's fast-paced and unpredictable environment.
Who recommended it
- Ryan Holiday Recommended
Ryan Holiday — 2 mentions
“so I thought I would open with given that your book is about change there's probably no theme that Marcus talks about in meditations more than change”
“I love the book I love the groundedness book too”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- Man's Search for Meaning
- Meditations
- The 48 Laws of Power
- The Great Influenza
- The Practice of Groundedness： A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds--Not Crushes--Your Soul
- Yes to Life
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and um you know that was interesting part of the research for master of change was just seeing throughout history how whenever there are periods of um accelerated or punctuated change there are always demagogues and grifters”
“And you know, what was interesting part of the research for Master of Change was just seeing throughout history how whenever there are periods of accelerated or punctuated change, there are always demagogues and grifters that just prey on people’s homeostatic mindset and natural inclination to be scared of change and to want to cling to the old stability or”