The Philosopher’s Field Guide: 52 Psychotechnologies for Wisdom, Willpower, and Well-Being

From the international bestselling author of Designing the Mind comes the guide to your next year of psychological triumph, tranquility, and transformation. Throughout history, invaluable gems of wisdom have been scattered throughout ancient philosophy, modern psychology, and spiritual traditions. Integrating decades of study, The Philosopher’s Field Guide weaves them into a cohesive compendium of 52 weekly tools, each with clever contemplations, thought-provoking quotes, and custom-illustrated emblems. This unorthodox book is equal parts quote book, journal, workbook, and practical guide, all designed to bring you peace and power. This groundbreaking guide is your ultimate companion for navigating the complexities of modern life with tranquility, self-control, and wisdom. Bridging the gap between deep philosophical insight and real-world application, it distills these teachings into a unified system designed to help you learn, apply, and live with enduring purpose and clarity. The Philosopher’s Field Guide builds on the principles of psychitecture from Bush’s previous work, making them more actionable and powerful than ever. What you’ll find inside: 52 psychotechnologies – specific mental optimizations to serve your mental health. Tools for converting anxiety into peace, self-doubt into confidence, and resignation into resilience. Psychological techniques from Stoicism, Buddhism, cognitive behavioral therapy, and much more. Weekly psychotechnologies with daily prompts to gradually build better mental habits. Hundreds of quotes, exercises, anecdotes, and contemplations inspired by the wisest thinkers in history. A revolutionary framework for organizing and applying wisdom in daily life. Whether you’re seeking to sharpen your mind, master your emotions, or uncover deeper sources of motivation, this field guide provides the tools you need to orchestrate your own self-optimization. Join a growing community of psychitects who are discovering a better way to think, live, and grow. Take the first step toward mastering your mind and transforming your life–one psychotechnology at a time.