Ancient Wisdom for Modern Business with Donald Robertson — Author, Stoicism Expert, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
What if the answers to today’s business challenges have been around for over 2,000 years?
In this episode, we sit down with Donald Robertson — one of the world’s leading voices on Stoicism — to explore how ancient philosophy can help you lead, sell and live with greater resilience and clarity. This is not about fluffy quotes. This is the practical mindset that shaped emperors and can shape your success too.
We dive into:
💭 How Stoic principles can transform the way you handle objections and rejection
⚡ Why emotional resilience is the ultimate business superpower
🏛 What Marcus Aurelius can teach us about modern leadership
🛡 How to stay calm and focused in high-stakes sales and business situations
📚 The real-life Stoic techniques that can help you thrive in 2025 and beyond
Whether you are a founder, consultant or sales leader, this episode will help you cut through the noise and build a mindset fit for any challenge.
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Chapters
- 00:00:00 Introduction and the Socratic Method in Modern Times
- 00:02:11 The Socratic Method: Double Ignorance and Rhetoric
- 00:08:14 Modern Parallels: Media, Propaganda, and the Need for Questioning
- 00:10:52 Practical Applications: Two Columns and Cognitive Flexibility
- 00:19:07 Fuzzy Wisdom: Beyond Simple Maxims
- 00:26:21 Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism: Misconceptions and Lessons
- 00:32:00 Death, Values, and the Meaning of Life
- 00:45:02 Anger, the Manosphere, and Misguided Self-Improvement
- 00:48:04 Therapy, Responsibility, and the Real Roots of Anger
- 01:01:59 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find More
