Renouncing Desire and Historical Examples

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In this conversation, Caleb and Michael discuss the discipline of action.

(02:30) Introduction

(03:51) The Discipline of Action

(08:16) Indifferents

(12:59) Acceptance and Justice

(19:54) The Seriousness of Action

(27:05) The Sage

(30:01) Choosing Between Indifferents

(31:52) Reserve Clause

(42:37) Praemeditatio Malorum

(46:13) Clarify Your Roles

(49:21) Challenges

(56:09) Managing Desire

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