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Jun 2022
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James Stockdale and the Power of Realist...

JON BROOKS
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In a new series, I will be giving short lessons on my favorite "Stoic superheroes," both ancient and modern. 

We will begin by talking about James Stockdale and the Stockdale Paradox. 

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