#57 – Learning from Marcus Aurelius with Donald Robertson (replay)

The Good Life Podcast with Sean Murray

Episode #57: Learning from Marcus Aurelius with Donald Robertson (replay)

On today's show, I talk with Donald Robertson, the co-founder of Modern Stoicism and the author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. Robertson is an expert on both ancient Stoicism and the modern psychotherapy that evolved from Stoicism called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Robertson goes in-depth on the life of the Roman Stoic and Emperor Marcus Aurelius and the lessons we can learn from his life and philosophical practices.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

• What is Stoicism
• Why Stoicism is so popular today
• What to do if your girlfriend or boyfriend dumps you
• How to build resilience
• The Stoic view on the pursuit of wealth
• How to deal with negative emotions like anger, envy and anxiety
• How to calm your mind and emotions
• How to apply Stoic principles to achieve The Good Life

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

• Donald Robertson's How to Think Like a roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius by
• The Good Life Episode #6: Guide to the Good Life with William Irvine

CONNECT WITH DONALD ROBERTSON

• Donald's Website
• Donald's Twitter Account

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