Mastering Emotions with Stoic Wisdom and Socratic Thinking: Live Coaching with Donald Robertson

Guest faculty session with Donald Robertson, upcoming session in Athens, Greece with Donald Robertson, and welcoming the audience.

Discussion about the book "How to Think Like Socrates" and the speaker's anticipation to delve into its wisdom.

Expressing joy and admiration for Donald Robertson's wisdom and impact on the speaker and the audience.

Exploration of the Socratic method, discussions on wisdom, virtue, intellectual humility, and the foundations of Stoicism.

Discussion on the Golden Rule, moral guidance, integrity, and values clarification as influenced by Socrates.

Reflection on Socrates' impact on philosophy, therapy, and ethics, along with his method of questioning and self-improvement.

Discussion on historical accounts of Socrates, interpretations of his life, and archaeological findings related to him.

Socrates emphasizes the importance of focusing on the most important things in life and suggests overcoming anxiety and dealing with depression as secondary goals. He encourages questioning beliefs and thinking about life in a wider sense.

Socrates helps individuals examine their emotions and perspectives, leading to insights and wisdom. He emphasizes the importance of reflecting on oneself and improving emotional well-being.

Socrates uses the metaphor of 'know thyself' to highlight the importance of self-awareness and understanding. He suggests that self-reflection and dialogue help individuals gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors.

Socrates discusses coping strategies for dealing with emotions like anger and anxiety. He emphasizes the need for flexibility in coping mechanisms and the importance of self-reflection in managing emotions effectively.

Socrates emphasizes the need to address the problem of anger and highlights the negative consequences of unchecked anger. He discusses strategies for defusing anger, such as self-awareness and understanding the triggers of anger.

Socrates encourages individuals to reflect on the nature of anger, its impact on health and relationships, and ways to defuse anger through self-awareness and cognitive strategies.