In this episode, Caleb speaks with Mahmoud Rasmi, a former philosophy professor from Lebanon, on philosophy, business, and the importance of asking questions well.

Philosophy for Business Leaders: https://amzn.to/3NeQ7gi

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(03:04) Getting Into Philosophy

(12:26) Losing Your Business

(14:11) Philosophy vs Critical Thinking

(25:23) Are Philosophers The Best Thinkers?

(32:09) Getting Down to Business

(38:46) Asking Questions

(48:49) Leaving Academic Philosophy

(54:44) Shifting Perspective

(58:22) Stoa

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Acton Rundown | January 2026

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