It is a call to calmness to think well, work well and be well. It synthesizes Eastern and Western philosophies on serenity, inner peace, tranquility, balance. To achieve greatness and happiness, one must learn to be still, to be present and to maintain one's focus. The key is to govern your thoughts, process your emotions and master your body.
The style of the book is simple, informative, entertaining and interesting. It offers cases and strategies of men and women who knew how to reach stillness and then how to use it. It gathers poems, extracts from novels, philosophical texts, scientific researches of different values. The content shows how to remain firm, centered and calm in a world that is always busy. It is about keeping quiet and thinking to understand what matters most. It is crucial to look for good mentors, teachers and books.
The author is a thinker and writer who studies ancient philosophy and its scope in everyday life, especially Stoicism. He has written best-selling books such as The Ego is the Enemy. He is also a well-known lecturer. This text is highly recommended.