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Mar 2023
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Channeling Your Inner Hercules, with Don...

PAUL TAYLOR
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The awesome philosopher and Donald Robertson is back as we discuss how Stoicism can help you through life's challenges, as it has done recently in my family.

Donald then goes into some excellent practical ways that you can use Stoicism in challenging times. 

I highly recommend that you check out his masses of content, with lots of articles, books and courses to be found at DonaldRobertson.name

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