Podcast appearances and mentions of Donald J Robertson

What can the father of Western philosophy teach us about how to live today? A great deal, according to Donald J. Robertson, author of the new book "How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World."

Send us a textThe Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism, welcomes back Donald J. Robertson, who joins us again. This time we're talking about Socrates, relating to his new book: How to Think Like Socrates.Donald Robertson is a psychotherapist and an expert in CBT, he's an international speaker, and the author of multiple books, such as The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),  Stoicism and the Art of Happiness,  How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, Verissimus, Marcus Aurelius The Stoic Emperor, and How to Think Like Socrates.In this episode we focus on Socrates, what Donald has learned from his research on this wise man, how we might be received in our modern times, and what he wants to achieve with his new book.Check out our previous interview with him in Episode 17 about his previous book, Marcus Aurelius, The Stoic Emperor. There you can learn more about his background, how he got into Stoicism, the recent developments of this philosophy, and where it might be heading.Feel free to listen to all the other interesting interviews we've had so far on the Via Stoica Podcast, so make sure to subscribe and leave a rating.Support the showwww.ViaStoica.comhttps://viastoica.com/stoic-life-coaching/https://viastoica.com/benny-voncken/https://viastoica.com/Brendan-hogle/https://viastoica.com/Brice-noble/https://twitter.com/ViaStoicaReach us: info@viastoica.comProduced by: http://podmedia.net/

Vorab eine kleine Inhaltswarnung: wir sprechen in dieser Folge viel über Krankheit und Tod, vor allem in der Einleitung, in der zusätzlich noch einige andere ungustiöse Dinge erwähnt werden. Wir springen in dieser Folge ins Jahr 166. An der östlichen Grenze des Reichs wurde gerade der Partherkrieg beendet, die Soldaten kehren nach Rom zurück und – zumindest so die Darstellung der römischen Geschichtsschreibung – bringen damit auch eine Krankheit mit, die Rom bis zu jener Zeit noch nicht erlebt hat. Wir sprechen in dieser Folge über die Antoninische Pest, die auch heute, fast 2000 Jahre später, ein Mysterium darstellt, und die deshalb in der Geschichtsschreibung immer wieder unterschiedlich bewertet wurde. Es ist aber gut möglich, dass sie nicht nur die erste Pandemie, sondern auch ein Katalysator des Niedergangs des Römischen Reichs war. // Literatur - Colin Elliott. Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World. Princeton University Press, 2024. - Donald J. Robertson. Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor. Yale University Press, 2024. - Walter Scheidel. Escape From Rome: The Failure of Empire and the Road to Prosperity. Princeton University Press, 2019. // Erwähnte Folgen GAG12: Ein Kaiser, ein Gott, viele Todesfälle – https://gadg.fm/12 GAG435: Die Schlacht bei Carrhae – https://gadg.fm/435 GAG468: Arabia Felix oder Die Dänisch Arabische Expedition – https://gadg.fm/468 GAG333: Alexandria – https://gadg.fm/333 GAG451: Eine kleine Geschichte der verlorenen Bücher – https://gadg.fm/451 GAG363: Duke Kahanamoku – https://gadg.fm/363 GAG286: Die verschwundenen Seefrauen Islands – https://gadg.fm/286 GAG130: Alexander von Abonuteichos oder Wie ein Kult entsteht – https://gadg.fm/130 Das Episodenbild zeigt einen Ausschnitt der sogenannten Galenosgruppe, aus dem Wiener Dioskurides. //Aus unserer Werbung Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/GeschichtenausderGeschichte //Wir haben auch ein Buch geschrieben: Wer es erwerben will, es ist überall im Handel, aber auch direkt über den Verlag zu erwerben: https://www.piper.de/buecher/geschichten-aus-der-geschichte-isbn-978-3-492-06363-0 Wer Becher, T-Shirts oder Hoodies erwerben will: Die gibt's unter https://geschichte.shop Wer unsere Folgen lieber ohne Werbung anhören will, kann das über eine kleine Unterstützung auf Steady oder ein Abo des GeschichteFM-Plus Kanals auf Apple Podcasts tun. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast bei Apple Podcasts oder wo auch immer dies möglich ist rezensiert oder bewertet. Wir freuen uns auch immer, wenn ihr euren Freundinnen und Freunden, Kolleginnen und Kollegen oder sogar Nachbarinnen und Nachbarn von uns erzählt! Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

In this episode, I'll be reading a brief excerpt from my new biography, Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor, which is available as an audiobook as well as in hardback and ebook formats. The book was chosen as an editor's pick by Barnes and Noble and currently has 4.7 stars on Amazon. You can hear a sample from the studio-recorded audiobook, and read reviews, on Audible. Also see Goodreads for reviews.* “Given the erratic, not to say murderous, behavior of many of [Marcus's] predecessors, . . . how did so sterling a character as Marcus come about? That is the subject of Donald J. Robertson's excellent biographical study.”—Joseph Epstein, National Review* “Addictively written, this riveting visitation of the fascinating figure of Marcus Aurelius is as comprehensive as it gets, covering everything from his reign to his philosophy.”—“Notes from Your Bookseller,” barnesandnoble.com* “Eminently readable. . . . A leading light in the modern revival of Stoic philosophy, Robertson directly and elegantly draws out the connections between Marcus' experiences in the unforgiving crucible of Roman imperial politics and the philosophical ideas he expresses in the Meditations. . . . An invaluable companion to the Meditations itself.”—Peter Juul, Liberal Patriot* “Few historical figures are as fascinating as Marcus Aurelius, the emperor-philosopher. And few writers have been so effective at bringing his complex life and character to the attention of modern readers as Donald Robertson.”—Massimo Pigliucci, author of How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life* “[Robertson] thoughtfully and readably capture[s] the essence of this great man and his great life. It's a must read for any aspiring Stoic.”—Ryan Holiday, coauthor of #1 New York Times bestseller The Daily Stoic* “Robertson has written a very thorough and very readable account of Marcus's life and the events and people that shaped him. Anyone who wants to understand the author of Meditations should read this book.”—Robin Waterfield, author of Marcus Aurelius, Meditations: The Annotated Edition* “Donald Robertson guides us into the world of a philosopher-emperor whose humility and Stoic teachings fill the pages. We are indebted to Robertson for this wonderful account of the emperor who penned notes to himself while in battle that would be later known as the Meditations and read by millions for philosophical inspiration. Simply spellbinding.”—Nancy Sherman, author of Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience* “Robertson's biography provides a compelling narrative of Marcus' life, carefully based on the primary sources. He brings out very clearly the life-long significance of Stoicism for Marcus and the interplay between philosophy, politics, and warfare.”—Christopher Gill, author of Learning to Live Naturally: Stoic Ethics and Its Modern Significance* “This highly readable biography is the perfect place to begin for anyone who wants to learn more about the man behind the Meditations.”—John Sellars, author of The Pocket StoicStoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thank you for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life at donaldrobertson.substack.com/subscribe

STOICISM MAKES LIFE EASIER And my guest at 1 is Donald J. Robertson, who extends an invitation to traverse the annals of history and immerse oneself in the crucible of Roman power and philosophy in his new book "Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor". Jerry Seinfeld talked about Marcus Aurelius' impact and the takeaways his teachings had on his life recently and we shall chat about stoicism can release you from the worries and fears many of us harbor on a daily basis. Buy the book here.

Welcome back to part three of the Donald J Robertson interview. We interviewed the famed, stoic author and cognitive behavioural therapist Robertson about his new book, Marcus Aurelius, the Stoic Emperor Robertson about his new book, Marcus Aurelius, the Stoic Emperor. Part one in part two talked about in the necessity of Marcus Aurelius to truly help himself with stoic philosophy and ancient text that parallels today need for cognitive behavioural therapy and stoic c culture We pick up where we left off from part two making fun of Sigmund Freud And how much of a psychopath he was, and how most of modern psychology has moved away from the glitz and glam, and the pure idiocy of what Freud thought to be an epidemic of Oedipus complexes (the dude was always on Heroin. Freud was kind of the first Jordan Peterson, Donald waxes through that and the idea is back and lives among the grifter community. Day modern day, sophists Are guys like Jordan Peterson people paid to slogan their way into your wallet. Sestry Yes an industry of making things sound prettier than they are so that you will take the side of the sofa they specifically separate specifically separate their reality and get buying from others into alternative realities that might not be good for you. We live in an age sophistry is legitimately a cottage industry and the parallels to today's misinformation and disinformation with smiling faces, and the promised land of eternity wrapped in politics and culture wars are incredible. Dan talks a lot about how you can get motivated for a short period of time by sloganeering and grifters but not only do they take your mind they take your money and your left with no help from that person who promised you all the help- you're the Mark. How does Stoic philosophy challenge every grifting sophist selling fugazi self help? In a world where self help is largely a scam, why do Stoics reject fancy fads for the harsh reality of life? Because that is the business of life and the trials and tribulations of life present a choice of self mastery and discipline and and accountable lifestyle built on the pillars of values, Courage, Wisdom, temperance, justice and EXPERIENCE. Donald gets into the practice of Stoicism as a perpetual skill building lesson to manage life's hardest realities. Trial and error. Not magic powder or reading a book about crystals and breathing. The example Marcus Aurelius set of repetitive good decisions in response to living life on life's terms is more important to observe today than ever before. Get everything Donald Robertson on his substack or google Plato's Academy today.

His Latest book, a look at Marcus adaptation of Stoic teachings and the need for the philosophy of discipline and response in his life. It's the best look at the historical reasoning behind Stoic philosophy and it's most famous influencer. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who's journal “Meditations” becomes a life handbook 2000 years later.  https://www.amazon.ca/Marcus-Aurelius-Donald-J-Robertson/dp/0300256663/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BYNHW5JLT3VI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ree_P3gJV2s8hKQfG-HaxvS89CLBU73fgCiBQHRCxEWm5uRypVOEC15wPLs9cZ9S5hIcy5B0hQScQCTrHd2O2WuqY1PB2JWIqrrSf4HXvK0x2fNPHjaGyp-BRId191Fx58b9ki0-EO6DWqX5Zkx0YBO9jO1WpvGxOPHu0BsuCevizontVm7JpYS1eyfiSRohkX5AXWSoe9gLGCGXz4lcyjEbTQHASZ6S3Mf5y5Lj0OOWMnILgsMGLR7C2iuY0MHi-2Eckdwn42vULlNMgFt9o6Cw3PtELHUZ5paGBJZAA4A.gj0985M5jd0tue5Nu18hnYOVlGeEyCoeJwrzUoXHy9c&dib_tag=se&keywords=marcus+aurelius+the+stoic+emperor&qid=170 Part 2 (hour 2) of my conversation with Cognitive Behavioural Therapist/Historian/Stoic Author Donald J Robertson goes from Marcus Aurelius and CBT roots to the pretenders and self help/psychological hacks like Jordan Peterson and the frequently mocked heroin/coke head Sigmund Freud.  Any one selling wellness hacks that force you to point at others or verge into political/cultural opinions is full of shit. Confused about what expert to believe? Starting point for following self help gurus? Is THIS GUY (Jordan Peterson) cited by anyone in psychology as a professional?  Donald has never met a single person who regards Jordan Peterson as a self help/psychological expert. The things Jordan Peterson say are not rooted in clinical best practice or any practice suggested by psychologists and other clinical therapists. Like, ever.  Donald breaks down his his favourite Rules from Jordan Peterson's “12 Rules” identifying the ones that will get you punched in the face.  Jordan Peterson's vision and dream analysis makes Donald Laugh - find out why… Good psychological advice can only come from good psychologists/therapists who are qualified to deal with your psychopathy and Jordan Peterson's teachings are at odds with EVERYTHING modern CBT and Psychology/Stoicism.  Dealing with Social Anxiety through CBT and mindfulness CBT success rates dealing with anxiety, insomnia and other life limiting habits and thinking How Dean used Stoicism to manage his anxiety and how it helps him manage his emotional reaction to the world What do emotional negative reactions from Self Help Guru's like Jordan Peterson tell you about them? Real self help is a way of life and prevention through cognitive behaviour and healthy habits is the Holy Grail How to find perspective to feel gratitude to be alive  Donald ends Part 2 by telling the Freud victim story - and why Freud was the original Jordan Peterson - only cooked on Heroin and Drugs… I loved Part 2. Donald walking us all through how to spot a pretender in the self help space and why there's no better measuring stick of real self help than peer reviewed modern psychology and the work that goes in to undoing the work of Charlatans.  Join us tomorrow for Part 3 where Donald continues to take Peterson's Fugazi Grift to the woodshed and we dig into why Stoicism is so trendy and the “stoic pretenders.” Andrew Tate is up next…

Donald J. Robertson, cognitive-behavioural therapist, and author of Stoicism books, including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor. Ancient philosophy and modern psychology can be used in self-help because it's the root of CBT and real self help.  His Latest book, a look at Marcus adaptation of Stoic teachings and the need for the philosophy of discipline and response in his life. It's the best look at the historical reasoning behind Stoic philosophy and it's most famous influencer. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who's journal “Meditations” becomes a life handbook 2000 years later.  https://www.amazon.ca/Marcus-Aurelius-Donald-J-Robertson/dp/0300256663/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BYNHW5JLT3VI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ree_P3gJV2s8hKQfG-HaxvS89CLBU73fgCiBQHRCxEWm5uRypVOEC15wPLs9cZ9S5hIcy5B0hQScQCTrHd2O2WuqY1PB2JWIqrrSf4HXvK0x2fNPHjaGyp-BRId191Fx58b9ki0-EO6DWqX5Zkx0YBO9jO1WpvGxOPHu0BsuCevizontVm7JpYS1eyfiSRohkX5AXWSoe9gLGCGXz4lcyjEbTQHASZ6S3Mf5y5Lj0OOWMnILgsMGLR7C2iuY0MHi-2Eckdwn42vULlNMgFt9o6Cw3PtELHUZ5paGBJZAA4A.gj0985M5jd0tue5Nu18hnYOVlGeEyCoeJwrzUoXHy9c&dib_tag=se&keywords=marcus+aurelius+the+stoic+emperor&qid=1709913294&sprefix=MARCUS+AURELIUS+STOIC+%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1 Donald comes to us from Quebec today. Can an anglophone survive in Quebec without knowing French? The need for a book like Marcus The Stoic Emperor and backstory of Hadrian's influence on Marcus and his seemingly life or death need to employ the virtues and values of Stoicism at a VERY young age The Role Marcus's mother had in his life Marcus's resentment of Hadrian's lifestyle and the parallels of Hadrian's autocratic paranoid rule that compare with present day political autocracy How Hadrian's example truly forced Marcus into being a man of good character who employed discipline and forgiveness How Hadrian's sexual perversion became abhorrent to Marcus and Antoninus who engaged in ending a common practice of pedophelia and treating women as slaves. How progressive Marcus became as a result of Hadrian's political and personal pervesion and employed Stoic Philosophy as Self Help. We talk about self help bullshit artists and the old school propaganda of sophistry.  This is where Donald Starts going off on fake Self Help assholes like Jordan Peterson who blame everyone else for their misery.  Jordan Peterson is the biggest bullshit self help con artist of the 21st century and Donald goes over the sign posts of fake help Guru's and absolutely eviscerates Peterson's book and life works with nothing but common sense and some inside Psychology comments from other professionals about how much a fucking con artist Peterson is Political rhetoric has no business in self help and Donald tells you what to stay away from.  Staying away from prejudice and fear porn, don't give them attention and don't allow them to play of your fear and weakness.  3 main categories of negative emotion and how fake self help gurus trigger it and need it for their power. If a self help guru like Jordan Peterson tells you to blame other people instead of yourself for your unhappiness, run Part 2 will come out tomorrow.  More on fake help help gurus and how you can't get better without doing the work. The role Anger plays in identifying wellness and the keys to real self help. Not blaming others

With Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor (Yale University Press), author & therapist Donald J. Robertson brings us the life and philosophy of the last of the Five Good Emperors. We talk about how knowing the life and travails of Marcus Aurelius helps one understand how to lead a Stoic life, how the Antonine Plague compares with our life in Pandemia, the reasons Donald found modern biographies of Marcus Aurelius wanting, and how this book brought him new understanding of the intricacies of Ancient Roman life and Marcus Aurelius' big decisions. We also get into the role of Stoicism in his own life and how that philosophy's been debased into the unhealthy "lower-case stoicism", the literal toxicity of being a tough guy, how Stoicism and its nuanced view of emotions inspired modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, why the psychotherapy field is resistant to acknowledging Stoicism's contribution, and why Freudians really disapprove (think symptom substitution). We discuss the importance of building emotional resilience and understanding one's value judgements, Robert Burns' role as a gateway drugs to Stoicism, the alternate history in which Socrates was part of Christian tradition, Donald's Eureka! moment and how he accidentally became a writer, how Wilko Johnson can help me live a fuller mortal life, and a lot more. Follow Donald on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to his Substack and his podcast • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Patreon or Paypal and via our e-newsletter

Street Stoics welcomes Donald J. Robertson, who joins us in this latest episode to talk about Stoicism and his new book: Marcus Aurelius the Stoic Emperor.Donald Robertson is a psychotherapist and an expert in CBT, he's an international speaker, and the author of multiple books, such as The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),  Stoicism and the Art of Happiness,  How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, Verissimus, Marcus Aurelius The Stoic Emperor, and How to Think Like Socrates (coming soon).Learn more about his background, how he got into Stoicism, the recent developments of this philosophy, and where it might be heading. Besides that, we learn more about how he writes these biographies and how he uses his background to give his specific view on the lives of these great historical figures.Together we have a wonderful conversation and let our Stoic light shine on the times we live in and why Stoicism has made the resurgence that it has in recent times.This is the first of hopefully many interesting interviews we will have on Street Stoics, so make sure to subscribe and leave a rating.Support the showwww.streetstoics.comhttps://twitter.com/StreetStoicsReach us: streetstoics@gmail.com

On today's episode, BJ sits down with Ken Davenport, Author and Co-founder & CEO of Mission Edge. Ken explores his entrepreneurial journey, how his newest mission has been to aid in the transition out of the military, and what it means to be a stoic. Resources mentioned: “Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ― Howard Thurman“The Stoic Transition: A Guide: How Veterans Can Thrive in their Next Adventure” by Ken Davenport: https://www.amazon.com/Stoic-Transition-Veterans-Thrive-Adventure/dp/B0BLM7CCV1“The Bug Hunter” by Ken Davenport: https://www.amazon.com/Bug-Hunter-Ken-Davenport/dp/1797971646/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=“The Two Gates” by Ken Davenport: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Gates-Ken-Davenport/dp/1976520177/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=“How to Think Like a Roman Emperor” by Donald J. Robertson: https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-Like-Roman-Emperor/dp/1250196620/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=“Start with Why” by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591842808/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1696453225&sr=1-1Daily Stoic: https://dailystoic.com/Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!  MCFA IS HIRING!!  If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure.  Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/.  We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don't see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!  Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.comAuthor: BJ Kraemer, MCFAKeywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC

"The Stoics can teach you how to find a sense of purpose in life, how to face adversity, how to conquer anger within yourself, moderate your desires, experience healthy sources of joy, endure pain and illness patiently and with dignity, exhibit courage in the face of your anxieties, cope with loss, and perhaps even confront your own mortality while remaining as unperturbed as Socrates."― Donald J. Robertson, How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus AureliusUnpacking the teachings of Stoicism, Donald Robertson stands as a leading authority, especially in their interplay with cognitive science and therapy. A clinical psychologist, Donald has delved into Stoic texts for years. His recent book, a blend of biography and self-improvement, delves into Marcus Aurelius's life and philosophy, serving as both an engaging and pragmatic guide.This episode builds on a previous discussion with Donald, focusing on the intricacies of Marcus Aurelius's mind. The aim? To align our lives more closely with the insights of this profound philosopher king.In This Episode, We Explore:Marcus Aurelius's Stoic foundations.How compassion influenced Marcus' actions and decisions.The ongoing tussle between Stoic and Sophistic principles.Key figures who shaped Marcus's philosophical journey.Insights into Marcus's introspective journaling practices.Common pitfalls in practicing Stoicism and ways to sidestep them.Stoic perspectives on modern challenges like pornography.Donald's take on Stoics and the concept of 'victimhood'.Techniques Marcus employed to regulate his temper.Tragedies and trials that defined Marcus's life.The curious case of parallels in Stoic writings.Intersections of Western philosophy with psychedelic experiences.Delving into the realms of mysticism and psychedelics.And so much more!This podcast was originally published on the HighExistence Podcast. 

Donald J. Robertson is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, trainer, and writer. He was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, and after living in England and working in London for many years, he emigrated to Canada where he now lives. Robertson has been researching Stoicism and applying it in his work for twenty years. He is one of the founding members of the non-profit organization Modern Stoicism.Donald is the author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and Stoicism and the Art of Happiness: Practical wisdom for everyday life: embrace perseverance, strength and happiness with stoic philosophyIn the tradition of Logicomix, Donald J. Robertson's Verissimus is a riveting graphic novel on the life and stoic philosophy of Marcus Aurelius.Get Verissimus here:Amazon US Pre-order my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUSSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An interview with Donald J. Robertson about his new graphic novel about Marcus Aurelius called Verissimus. We talk about all kinds of stoic history and the politics of his day.

Donald J Robertson is one of the modern Stoic GOATS if you will. I came to get to know Donald's work through @RyanHoliday. He's the founder of https://modernstoicism.com/, a resource, and e-learning site that's THE definitive starting point for anyone who wants to adopt Stoic Philosophy as an operating system or simply learn more. Donald's books on Stoicism are cardinal in terms of the philosophical and practical connection to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have helped thousands of perspectives through the translation and popularization of a 2000-year-old Stoic Philosophy. Donald's new graphic Novel VERISSIMUS is the Stoic Philosophy or Marcus Aurelius, illustrated. It's an incredibly graphic and stunning look at the man who worked to embody and model an operating system for life in an unmanageable world. Rogers is back on their bull-shit. We discuss the outage and the monopoly that the cell phone providers have on our country. Hunter Binder got hacked and his crack/hooker videos are all over Reddit. We discuss.

Author & cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist Donald J. Robertson joins the show to chat about his new graphic novel, Verissimus. 

Donald is a trainer and former Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapist, with a background in academic philosophy, who specializes in eLearning and web development. He's been involved in research on the use of eLearning as a vehicle for delivering training in CBT self-help. He's also interested in the relationship between ancient Stoic philosophy and modern evidence-based approaches to psychological-resilience training. FIND DONALD ONLINE Website: https://donaldrobertson.name/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldjrobertson/ QUOTES [00:06:25] "I realize that Stoicism was the type of philosophy that inspired cognitive behavioral therapy. And so everything kind of came together for me. I saw the connection between philosophy and psychotherapy and a particular type of philosophy that ended up spending the rest of my life studying. " [00:10:41] "Therapists and researchers developed what's called the cognitive theory of emotion, which says our emotions are shaped fundamentally by underlying beliefs or cognitions. And that happens to be essentially what the Stoics also believed 2300 years ago." [00:19:04] "The Stoics want us to reappraise our values so that we realize that our own faculty of judgment is really important and our own character is really important. " [00:20:18] "Stoicism and Socratic philosophy are designed to counteract the use of rhetoric, propaganda, emotional tactics that the media use in the same way that the sophists used to use them to manipulate crowds in ancient Athens, in ancient Rome. " [00:23:33] "But just asking in casual conversation, what makes somebody wise rather than smart, clever, shrewd by interesting conversation. That's the type of conversation that Socrates thought we should be having." [00:24:54] "Maybe wisdom consists in being able to look at what other people think is important and realizing that it isn't. And realizing that things that other people seem to be ignoring are actually much more important. That shift in our values changes our emotions or behavior or quality of life, potentially." [00:28:23] "Wisdom is the fundamental virtue of understanding the value of things. And then justice consists in understanding and to practice in terms of how you relate to society and your family and your friends and other individuals." [00:29:32] "Courage is a virtue that we require in order to overcome the passion or the emotion of fear and to master that." [01:12:56] "Marcus wants us to recognize our own imperfection and bias that's integral to Stoicism, to realize that we are creatures of passion. None of us are perfect. None of the Stoics found those claimed to be gurus of perfect." SHOW NOTES [00:01:51] Guest Introduction [00:05:19] How different is life now than you had imagined it would be when you were younger [00:06:13] How psychotherapy lead Donald to Stoicism [00:08:09] The relationship between CBT and Stoicism [00:14:35] How could CBT and Stoicism help us stay focused in a world where everything is meant to distract us? [00:20:44] Human nature hasn't changed much [00:22:31] The Stoic concept of practical wisdom. [00:25:56] The cardinal virtues [00:31:55] Passions versus virtues [00:38:33] People may think that those who practice Stoicism are cold or unemotional, but that's not [00:41:34] The circles of Hierocles [00:47:15] What can Marcus teach us about improving our relationship with ourselves? [00:52:49] Helping those around you flourish [00:54:42] Who are some of the teachers and mentors that Marcus talks about and what role did these teachers and mentors play in his life? [01:04:57] How Lucius Verus improved Marcus' character [01:10:02] What can we learn about being better teammates from Marcus? [01:16:16] It is one hundred years in the future. What do you want to be remembered for? [01:18:00] The Random Round Special Guest: Donald J. Robertson.

Joy is very interesting because. It, as soon as you can approach life in a joyful manner, things just happen more efficiently. The natural state that we are meant to be in is one of joy, grace and gratitude. These are our natural human tendencies because in them is where love resides. The pursuit of pleasure, however, could put us on a path of obscurity and unimportance. In this episode inspired by Donald J. Robertson's @DonJRobertson "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor," wherein we are reminded of Hercules' choice to follow the path of Vice, or the path of Virtue. Which path do you think he took? Jim and Tanya also discuss ways to recognize not only when you take the path of vice, but also what to do when you are on it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepowertobeyou/support

“The Stoics can teach you how to find a sense of purpose in life, how to face adversity, how to conquer anger within yourself, moderate your desires, experience healthy sources of joy, endure pain and illness patiently and with dignity, exhibit courage in the face of your anxieties, cope with loss, and perhaps even confront your own mortality while remaining as unperturbed as Socrates.” ― Donald J. Robertson, How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius Donald Robertson is one of the world's leading experts on Stoicism, especially how it relates to cognitive science and therapy. Donald has spent decades as a clinical psychologist and has been studying the great Stoic classics for just as long. Recently, Donald released a book, part biography, part self-improvement, about the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. It's a truly amazing read, as practical as it is enjoyable. “When we reason well about life and live rationally, we exhibit the virtue of wisdom. Living in agreement with Nature, in part, means fulfilling our natural potential for wisdom; that’s what it means for us to flourish as human beings.” ― Donald J. Robertson, How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius In my first interview with Donald, we covered a lot of general Stoic principles, but in this episode we look specifically at decoding the mind of Marcus Aurelius so we can start living more like this philosopher king. “According to Stoic philosophy, when we assign intrinsic values like “good” or “bad” to external events, we’re behaving irrationally and even exhibiting a form of self-deception. When we call something a “catastrophe,” for instance, we go beyond the bare facts and start distorting events and deceiving ourselves. Moreover, the Stoics consider lying a form of impiety—when a man lies, he alienates himself from Nature.” ― Donald J. Robertson, How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: The Stoic training of Marcus Aurelius The role of compassion in Marcus' life The battle between Stoicism and sophism The biggest influences on Marcus' development How Marcus journaled and reflected on his day The biggest mistakes and misconceptions when practicing Stoicism The Stoic view of pornography and other temptations Donald answers, do Stoics ever see themselves as victims of life The incredible emphasis and techniques Marcus used to manage his anger The hardships that beset Marcus' life The level of plagiarism found in Stoic texts Western philosophy and psychedelics The role of mysticism and psychedelics Much, much more! If you like this podcast, please remember to subscribe and leave a review!