The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks

By: Jon Brooks
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  • Modern practical breakdowns of the best ideas in ancient Stoicism.

    © 2025 The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks
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  • Plato’s Apology: The Only Book Every Human Needs to Read ft. Donald Robertson

    Plato’s Apology: The Only Book Every Human Needs to Read ft. Donald Robertson
    Apr 2 2025

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    In this clip, renowned Stoicism writer @DonaldRobertson explains why he believes Plato’s Apology is the only book he universally recommends. Donald dives into the profound impact of this short yet powerful text, Socrates’ legendary courtroom defense, and its relevance to Stoic philosophy and modern life.

    What You’ll Learn in This Clip:

    - Why Plato’s Apology stands apart as a must-read.
    - The philosophical seeds Socrates planted in this courtroom drama.
    - How The Apology influenced ancient thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus.
    - Socrates’ fearless perspective on death and its philosophical significance.
    - The timeless lessons on courage, mortality, and virtue.

    Learn more about Plato's Apology:
    https://www.stoichandbook.co/podcast/platos-apology-the-only-book-every-human-needs-to-read/

    📖 Connect with Donald Robertson:
    Website: https://donaldrobertson.name
    Twitter: @DonJRobertson

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  • A Stoic Morning to See Things Clearly

    A Stoic Morning to See Things Clearly
    Mar 24 2025

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    This 7.5-minute Stoic morning meditation guides you in the practice of objective representation—seeing events clearly without emotional distortion. You'll be invited to observe a recent experience, separate facts from feelings, and reframe your response with calm and clarity. Inspired by the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus, this meditation helps you begin your day grounded in reason, not reaction. By the end, you’ll feel mentally clear, emotionally steady, and ready to navigate your day with a Stoic mindset.















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    8 mins
  • 8-Minute Stoic Clarity for Your Morning

    8-Minute Stoic Clarity for Your Morning
    Mar 10 2025

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    Begin your day with mental clarity and emotional resilience through this 8-minute Stoic meditation. This guided session will help you separate raw events from the judgments you attach to them, giving you the power to observe your thoughts without being controlled by them.

    Through three simple steps—observing reality, recognizing your judgments, and choosing a new perspective—you will develop the ability to see things as they are, not as your emotions make them seem.

    Start each morning with a clear mind, unshaken by external events. Breathe deeply, reframe challenges, and step into your day with calm and control.

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    8 mins

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Brilliant. Transformational.

I stumbled onto this by accident, having scoured the internet, insight timer, and finally discovering it on Spotify looking for a guided Premeditatio Malorum. Normally, I wish meditation guides would not introduce their meditation, because when you come back to it the next day, it’s a bit repetitive. With Premeditatio Malorum, however, it’s vital that they be introduced and reintroduced every time. Jon does an excellent job of balancing the ratio of instructional preparation and guiding you through powerful imagery. Hats off to Jon—this is amazing work and utterly transformational. It has made me grateful beyond anything I could have imagined.

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