All That Jazz
e45 - Stoicism, the Socratic Method and the 'Evil Eye' (with Alkistis Agio)
28 Jan 2021
Here I talk with with Alkistis Agio about stoicism, harmony, the practicality of stoicism, Marcus Aurelius, Zeno of Citium, things you can change vs things you cannot, clarity of thoughts, "Is it true?", The obstacle is the way, Socrates, sophistry, virtue, grow up, Greek philosophy's view on God, learning how to lead oneself as a prerequisite of leading others, her opinion on metaphysics, how she uses the Socratic method in her life coaching, the best way of learning something is to teach it, importance of valuing your time, remembering your mortality - time is limited, 'The Evil Eye', seeing the good and the potential in people, Dale Carnegie, Socrates' wife, Socrates' humility, & the wonders of technology/science. Alkistis' website: https://www.alkistis.net/ Her book: 'From Fear To Freedom' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0873WLPHC YouTube version: https://youtu.be/XKIot7CO8z8
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