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Aug 2025
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Aristotle’s Art of Self-Persuasion: How ...

THE ART OF MANLINESS
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The ancient art of rhetoric has shaped political policies, influenced social movements, structured legal arguments, and molded cultural narratives throughout history. It's been used for three thousand years to persuade other people to change their lives.But what if you could use it to persuade yourself?My guest today says you can. Jay Heinrichs is the author ... Show More
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