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Get 3 of Brian Johnson’s favorite Philosopher’s Notes on habit formation, nutrition, and longevity. Free, actionable, and science-backed.

In this Luminary Session, we are joined by Donald Robertson.

Donald Robertson is a writer, cognitive behavioral psychotherapist trainer, founder, and president of the Plato's Academy Center nonprofit in Athens.  

Summary

This session with Donald takes us on an inspiring journey through the philosophical teachings of Socrates and how they connect with both modern-day cognitive behavioral therapy and stoicism. Robertson highlights how Socrates' questioning method laid the foundation for much of modern philosophical thought and therapeutic techniques. This session is particularly special because it introduces the practical implications of Socratic thinking, especially in shaping ethical behavior and personal wisdom.

Key moments from this session include Donald Robertson discussing how Socrates taught the importance of wisdom over external goods (starting at 12:00), comparing Socratic philosophy to modern cognitive behavioral therapy (15:00), and his unique perspective on how philosophy can function as a form of therapy by helping individuals examine and change their beliefs (19:00). Another powerful part is when Robertson emphasizes how Socrates' legacy has deeply influenced stoicism and its principles (10:00). Robertson's metaphor comparing Socrates' dedication to philosophy with Jimi Hendrix’s dedication to his guitar (7:00) is both amusing and insightful.

Download the full transcript here.

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Chapters

  1. Welcome back, Donald! (00:00:00)
  2. Wisdom Is a Dynamic Process (00:04:16)
  3. Virtue Is the Only True Good (00:08:26)
  4. The Connection to CBT (00:14:00)
  5. Friends or Sheep? (00:19:38)
  6. The Most Important Things in Life (00:27:27)
  7. Intellectual Humility (00:33:51)
  8. First Identify What’s Important (00:59:43)
  9. Q&A: How Can I Use This Wisdom for Anxiety? (01:15:55)
  10. Coping Strategies (01:21:45)

Connect With Donald Robertson on:

Website: https://donaldrobertson.name/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldjrobertson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertsontraining/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldjrobertson/
X: https://x.com/DonJRobertson

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WHAT YOU’LL GET

6-page distillations of each book. Quick to read. Powerful to apply.

ATOMIC HABITS

James Clear shares practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

CHANGE YOUR DIET, CHANGE YOUR MIND

Dr. Georgia Ede reveals that the most powerful way to change brain chemistry is with food, because that's where brain chemicals come from in the first place.

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Peter Attia explores the science of not just prolonging life, but also prolonging aliveness by  providing valuable insights into the factors that contribute to a longer and healthier life.


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Brian Johnson is the Founder + CEO of Heroic and author of Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential. He’s spent half of the last 25 years as a Founder/CEO and the other half as a Philosopher. Brian loves integrating ancient wisdom and modern science to help YOU become the best, most heroic version of yourself so we can create a world in which 51% of humanity is flourishing by 2051.

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