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Socrates’ Two-Column Method Is The Best Self-Help Tool

The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks

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The Value of Cognitive Flexibility in Self-Help

This chapter explores the significance of cognitive flexibility using Socrates' two-column method, emphasizing the advantages of considering multiple viewpoints for emotional resilience. It critiques modern self-help literature for its focus on passive solutions rather than fostering critical thinking and active questioning necessary for personal growth.

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