Send us a text You know that moment when the craving is right here, right now—and it feels like the only choice is to give in? That pull toward the drink, the scroll, the binge, the text you'll regret, the purchase you don't need. The sensation is real. The urgency feels absolute. But here's the Stoic truth the ancient philosophers knew: The craving is an impression, not a command. This 5-minute guided drill teaches you to insert one radical act between impulse and action: the pause. Using th...
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Send us a text You know that moment when the craving is right here, right now—and it feels like the only choice is to give in? That pull toward the drink, the scroll, the binge, the text you'll regret, the purchase you don't need. The sensation is real. The urgency feels absolute. But here's the Stoic truth the ancient philosophers knew: The craving is an impression, not a command. This 5-minute guided drill teaches you to insert one radical act between impulse and action: the pause. Using th...
Plato’s Apology: The Only Book Every Human Needs to Read ft. Donald Robertson
The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks
13 minutes
7 months ago
Plato’s Apology: The Only Book Every Human Needs to Read ft. Donald Robertson
Send us a text In this clip, renowned Stoicism writer @DonaldRobertson explains why he believes Plato’s Apology is the only book he universally recommends. Donald dives into the profound impact of this short yet powerful text, Socrates’ legendary courtroom defense, and its relevance to Stoic philosophy and modern life. What You’ll Learn in This Clip: - Why Plato’s Apology stands apart as a must-read. - The philosophical seeds Socrates planted in this courtroom drama. - How The ...
The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks
Send us a text You know that moment when the craving is right here, right now—and it feels like the only choice is to give in? That pull toward the drink, the scroll, the binge, the text you'll regret, the purchase you don't need. The sensation is real. The urgency feels absolute. But here's the Stoic truth the ancient philosophers knew: The craving is an impression, not a command. This 5-minute guided drill teaches you to insert one radical act between impulse and action: the pause. Using th...
