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Don’t get carried away with pleasures…March 5, 2026
This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. When you get an external impression of some pleasure, guard yourself, as with impressions in general, against being carried away by it; nay, let the matter wait upon your leisure, and give yourself a little delay. Next think of the two periods of time, first, that… Read more: Don’t get carried away with pleasures…
We can be Weirdos: How To Think Like SocratesFebruary 19, 2026
This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. Check out my recent conversation about Socrates on the We can be Weirdos podcast hosted by Dan Schreiber. Listen on Apple Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid… Read more: We can be Weirdos: How To Think Like Socrates
Stoicism and the Tin-Can MonsterFebruary 17, 2026
This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. Modern behaviour therapists often teach clients to dismantle their troubling experiences into smaller chunks and practice acceptance, or emotional coping, with one aspect at a time rather than being overwhelmed by the whole thing. It’s a bit like the folk-wisdom advice to tackle problems “one step… Read more: Stoicism and the Tin-Can Monster
Interview: How to Think Like SocratesFebruary 10, 2026
This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. Check out my recent conversation with Niall for the Weekend University podcast. Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thanks for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way… Read more: Interview: How to Think Like Socrates
Miscellaneous Sayings 2February 5, 2026
This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. More sayings from the same passage in Epictetus’ Handbook. I’ll comment on each in turn. If someone brings you word that So-and-so is speaking ill of you, do not defend yourself against what has been said, but answer, “Yes, indeed, for he did not know the… Read more: Miscellaneous Sayings 2

Don’t get carried away with pleasures...
March 5, 2026
Donald's Commentary on The Handbook of Epictetus #34
We can be Weirdos: How To Think Like Socrates
February 19, 2026
Listen to my conversation with Dan Schreiber
Stoicism and the Tin-Can Monster
February 17, 2026
How to take your problems apart like you're disassembling a tin-can monster
Interview: How to Think Like Socrates
February 10, 2026
Listen to my conversation about Socrates and Modern Self-Help
Miscellaneous Sayings 2
February 5, 2026
Donald's Commentary on The Handbook of Epictetus #33b