How can one cope with what happens to them in the best possible way? How can they deal with stress and develop mental strength and resilience in adversity?

• Handbook, Epictetus: In ancient times, Epictetus urged his contemporaries to face life stoically. The timeless stoic philosophy of Epictetus encourages objective handling of what "external" events happen without being able to influence them, and continuous empowerment and improvement of our "inner" world.
• Be like water, my friend, Shannon Lee: In the 70s, Bruce Lee emerged as an international idol of martial arts. He even developed his own school, advocating for continuous empowerment not only of the body but also of the mind. The book by his daughter, Shannon Lee, presents Bruce Lee's personal philosophy, starting with his famous encouragement for flexibility in the face of life's difficulties.