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Every book Donald Robertson recommended on podcasts
Donald Robertson appears on Modern Wisdom as a cognitive behavioral psychotherapist, author, and authority on Stoic philosophy, focusing on emotional regulation, historical philosophy, and practical mental health tools. In discussing methods for managing difficult emotions, Robertson recommended Aaron T. Beck's Prisoners of Hate, praising the work of the founder of cognitive therapy as a valuable resource for understanding and handling anger. Furthermore, Robertson frequently referenced classical texts, analyzing Seneca's satirical work The Pumpkinification of Claudius alongside Marcus Aurelius's private journal, Meditations. He used these ancient writings to explore how historical figures grappled with personal flaws, emotional restraint, and the challenges of leadership. Through these discussions, Robertson bridges ancient Greco-Roman philosophy with modern cognitive therapy, offering listeners literary and historical guides for cultivating resilience and emotional clarity in daily life.
Books recommended by Donald Robertson
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Prisoners Of Hate
Prisoners Of Hate by Aaron T.
Recommended“Aaron Beck, the founder of cognitive therapy, he wrote a book called Prisoners of Hate. It's a really good book about anger.”
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Meditations
Marcus Aurelius's Meditations is a foundational work of Stoic philosophy that records the personal reflections and spiritual exercises of the Roman emperor.
Discussed“he says uh in the meditations that he was worried he was going to lose his temper a few times and do something that he'd regret”
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On the Shortness of Life
On the Shortness of Life by Seneca is a classic Stoic philosophical essay that examines the perception of time, mortality, and the human tendency to squander life on trivial pursuits.
Discussed“and uh seneca has uh we've got a stupid satire that seneca wrote called the pumpkinification of claudius that still survives today”
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Books Donald Robertson wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Practical Tools for a Less Anxious Life - Donald Robertson - #1050 | Modern Wisdom | 2026-01-24 | 1 |
| Stoicism: How To Think Like A Roman Emperor - Donald Robertson - #274 | Modern Wisdom | 2021-01-25 | 3 |
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and you know i wrote a teach yourself self-help book called stoicism in the art of of happiness like i've written a bunch of books”
“and you know i wrote a teach yourself self-help book called stoicism in the art of of happiness like i've written a bunch of books”
“i wrote a teach yourself self-help book called stoicism in the art of of happiness”