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

    September 23rd, 2025 · 93 minutes

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

    Guest Starring: Donald Robertson

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    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