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Stoicism for Leaders: What Marcus Aurelius Actually Said About Power
Marcus Aurelius governed the Roman Empire for nineteen years while writing private notes to himself about how to do it better. Here is what the Meditations actually says about leadership — in his own words.
The Stoic Roots of CBT: How Epictetus Became Albert Ellis
Cognitive behavioral therapy did not emerge from nowhere. Albert Ellis traced his core insight directly to Epictetus. Here is what the Stoic philosopher actually said, and why it still grounds one of the most effective therapeutic frameworks ever developed.
The Stoic Psychology of Mind: Impressions, Assent, and the Passions
The Stoics developed a complete account of how the mind generates emotion — one that modern psychology has independently validated. Here is how it works.
What the Nova Knicks Can Teach Us About Stoic Athletic Performance
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges just won the NBA championship. The way they did it — the culture they built, the pressure they absorbed, the roles they embraced — reads like a Stoic case study.