Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

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A Day in the Life of a Roman Gladiator
Listen to my interview with historian and bestselling author, Harry Sidebottom
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Stop using Fear to Motivate Yourself
How relying on anxiety to get stuff done can lead to chronic stress
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Deep Cognitive Disputation of Rules
What happens if you focus on the paradoxical nature of your irrational beliefs?
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You are invited to: The Philosophy of Love and Relationships
Join us on Sat 25th Oct for a free virtual event with leading experts discussing philosophy and psychology
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The Forgotten Virtue of Magnanimity
How being "bigger than that" can help us cope with anger
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Announcing: The Philosophy of Love and Relationships
You are invited to join us for a virtual event on Saturday, October 25th
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Why should you think like a Roman Emperor?
Donald is interviewed by Mary Ito for the CRAM podcast
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How to Have Willpower: An Ancient Guide to Not Giving In
An exclusive excerpt from Michael Fontaine and Princeton University Press
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The Charmstone of Clan Donnachaidh
And why I believe magic stones have a place in evidence-based therapy
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Imagine the consequences of your actions beforehand...
Donald's Commentary on The Handbook of Epictetus #29
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Unclenching the Fist of Anger
How hand gestures used in Stoicism may help us cope with our emotions
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