A Practical Guide to Clear Thinking: Socrates' Lessons on Beating Self-Deception

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

What if the path to true growth begins with admitting how little you actually know?

The teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates tells us to use questions to expose holes in conventional thinking.

If you enjoy learning about psychology, self-development, and the inner workings behind success, you’ll discover proven wisdom from ancient Greece on getting out of your own way.

Hear unique Socratic tactics for:

• Questioning assumptions
• Overcoming knowledge bias
• Admitting what you don’t know.

Learn more about the psychology of Stoicism, critical thinking, and the inner workings of progress. Socrates is the master at helping us live more thoughtfully and discover our own blindspots.

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Chapters

00:00 Socrates: The Father of Philosophy

01:02 Wisdom in Admitting Ignorance

01:43 Who Was Socrates?

02:15 Socratic Questioning and Human Thinking

05:15 The Charity Conundrum

06:42 Socratic Questions for Self-Improvement

09:56 Failure as a Path to Learning

10:54 Living with Honor and Integrity

12:01 The Hard Work of Personal Integrity

13:53 The Philosophy of Knowledge and Ignorance

14:34 Understanding Human Behavior

17:58 Achieving Inner Peace and Happiness

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