#29: Nous Weekly — 27 best books, Socratic short, anxiety Q&A + coaching spots now open
Modern Stoicism, zero fluff.
⚡ Hard truth
Whether the universe is based on providence or indifferent atoms—you still owe virtue. What else is more important than character. Stop bargaining with fate, fix your response.
🤔 Socratic jab
Even if the universe is totally random, what choice today would still make you proud?
⏱️ 60‑sec drill
Try Socrates’ two‑column trick: in Column B, write a rigid belief (“I must control everything”). In Column A, list three exceptions. Now ask: under both “providence” and “atoms,” what action remains right? It’s the same. Do that one thing.
🛡️ Hero read
27 Best Stoicism Books Recommended by Donald Robertson: Your 2025 Guide to Ancient Wisdom & Modern Resilience →
Build a no‑fluff 2025 reading ladder (with Donald’s notes) that actually gets practiced.
🔗 Quick links
• 🎧 Podcast — Anxiety is Your Friend: Rapid‑Fire Anxiety Q&A (Buzzsprout). Listen here.
• ⚡ Shorts — Socrates’ Two Column Trick (pre‑CBT). Watch here.
🚀 Train with me
Open coaching spots: get calm under pressure, make cleaner decisions, and build a daily Stoic practice. Apply here.