239: How to Focus Like a Roman Emperor, with Donald J. Robertson

Hosted byDavid Sparks

Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist & author Donald J. Robertson joins us to talk about ancient philosophy as a tool for focus.

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Guest Starring:
Donald Robertson

Links and Show Notes:
Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content.
Donald's Substack (Newsletter + Podcast)
How to Think Like Socrates by Donald J. Robertson
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald J. Robertson
All of Donald's books
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh