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

Focused

Sep 23, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 239

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Episode description

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

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