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Want an Unconquerable Mind? Try Stoic Philosophy
By Carrie Sheffield — 2013
Members of a brainy movement across the pond are reviving ancient stoic thought and coupling it with modern psychology to strengthen mental resilience. Their ideas hold fascinating promise for business and government leaders tackling global problems in a turbulent, post-recession slump.
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