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24 alternatives to The Art of Stillness

A phenomenal meditation on the values of sitting still.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Art of Stillness launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   The Art of Memoir▲56

   A tome on writing that will never leave your shelf

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Real Happiness▲76

   The Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Success Through Stillness▲3

   Meditation Made Simple

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Art of Happiness▲65

   A handbook for living

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   The Daily Stoic▲67

   Meditations on wisdom, perseverance, and the art of living

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Art of Stoic Perception▲86

   24 Ancient Techniques for Creating an Invincible Mind

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck▲162

   A counterintuitive approach to living a good life

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday▲76

   Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Buddhism Without Beliefs▲81

   A contemporary guide to awakening

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius▲103

    Stoic reflections from the greatest philosopher king

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    The Art of Living▲76

    A Stoic classic on facing life's challenges with grace

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The Passionate State of Mind▲54

    An insightful collection of aphorisms

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Sway▲254

    An interactive meditation app for mindfulness on the move

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs▲70

    National Book Award nomination for Nonfiction 2015

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Power of Now▲90

    A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Meditations▲68

    Spiritual and ethical reflection by Marcus Aurelius

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    The Practicing Mind▲62

    Developing focus and discipline in your life

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment ▲72

    A journey into the Now

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    The Power of Now▲74

    A guide to spiritual enlightenment

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    The Art of Non-Conformity▲68

    How to live an unconventional life in a conventional world

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind▲66

    Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Calm▲81

    Calm the mind. Change the world.

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Waking Up▲71

    A guide to spirituality without religion

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Meditations▲68

    Words of wisdom by Marcus Aurelius

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →