UNLOCK THE WISDOM OF SOCRATES WITH DONALD ROBERTSON

In this live training with Donald Robertson, we explore...

  1. The power of the Socratic method and how you can use it in your life
  2. What "know thyself" really means
  3. How understanding the root causes of anger can create personal breakthroughs
  4. The power of training in-person, on location (Fun: Donald will be joining Heroic in Athens this November!)
  5. And SO much more! Download the full session transcript here.

About Donald Robertson:

Donald Robertson is a writer, cognitive behavioral psychotherapist trainer, founder, and president of the Plato's Academy Center nonprofit in Athens. He is the author of a number of great books including the recently released How to Think Like Socrates and a couple we've featured as Philosopher's Notes: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Show Notes:

  • (00:00:00) Welcome, Donald! 
  • (00:02:48) Ancient Wisdom and the Impact on Donald’s Life 
  • (00:05:20) How Does the Book Bring Philosophy to Life 
  • (00:07:45) The Power of Physical Location 
  • (00:11:11) The Physical Experience of Being in the Place Connected to Wisdom 
  • (00:16:51) The Impact of Philosophy in Our Lives 
  • (00:26:23) How to Think Like Socrates
  • (00:34:54) Opening to a Different Point of View
  • (00:37:08) The Trial of Socrates and the Concept of Ignorance
  • (00:40:31) The Impact of the Wisdom of Socrates in Donald’s Life 
  • (00:49:07) Changing Our Approach in a Noble Way
  • (00:51:01) What Does Donald Do in His Personal Practice
  • (00:59:49) Plato’s Academy
  • (01:02:58) Donald’s Legacy
  • (01:12:33) Q&A: How Did the Stoics Impact the British Isles? 
  • (01:15:32) Q&A: What's the Importance of Questions?