Objects for the Examined Life

All exercises from all six Askesis courses compiled into one beautifully designed PDF. 80 pages of structured Stoic practice: journaling prompts, evening reviews, negative visualisation exercises, and weekly reflection frameworks. Print it or work through it digitally.

A printable 52-week planner built on Stoic principles. Each day has a morning intention, an evening review, and a quote. Each week has a reflection page. Each quarter has a deeper review. Designed to be printed and bound, or used digitally in Notability or GoodNotes.

A structured 12-month reading plan covering the primary Stoic texts in the right order, with reading guides, discussion questions, and reflection prompts for each book. Includes Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca, Musonius Rufus, and the secondary literature.

A solid brass medallion, 40mm diameter, antique finish. One side bears the Askesis mark; the reverse carries the inscription SUMMUM BONUM in Roman capitals. Presented in a black linen pouch with a card explaining the phrase. Designed to be carried, not displayed.

Thirty cards, each carrying one Stoic principle, one primary source quotation, and a single practice prompt. Printed on 350gsm matte black stock with white letterpress typography. Designed for daily use: draw one card each morning. Presented in a rigid black box.

A hardcover A5 journal with 200 pages of 100gsm ivory paper. The cover bears the Askesis mark debossed in blind. Inside: a structured morning page, an evening review page, and 160 pages of blank ruled paper. Ribbon marker, lay-flat binding, elastic closure.

MEMENTO MORI in small caps on the chest. Nothing else. Printed on a 220gsm heavyweight unisex tee in near-black charcoal. Stanley/Stella Creator organic cotton. The kind of shirt a serious person wears.

A heavy 12oz natural canvas tote with the Askesis wordmark screenprinted in black. 42cm × 38cm, 10cm gusset, 70cm handles. Strong enough to carry books. The kind of bag that does not need to announce itself.