Welcome to the Philosopher Kings Memo.
We are so glad you are here!
Welcome to the PK Memo!
The Memo exists to help you think, speak, and act with knowledge, wisdom, and virtue.
This is ten pages of fun and quirky reading designed to instill you with uncommon internal authority place a mentor who cares deeply in your corner.
I hope you grow and thrive.
I hope you name and conquer your fears.
I hope you become great inside and outside.
And I hope you help others all your life.
It is an honor to journey together,
Mark Shaffer
Founder of Philosopher Kings
CURRENT ISSUE:
01. Plato’s Philosopher King and the New [Old] Class of Professional.
This issue is about foundations. What is the vision of Plato for a Philosopher King? Why is such a person the most capable of ruling the Utopian Republic? And what does Plato's “ideal” have to do with the modern professional person and practice? Here’s how we can all continue to learn that lesson.
02. How Ancient Virtues Can Make Every Relationship Better…
Ancient virtues are character qualities which a great person comes to embody. In this issue, I want to teach you about just four of them called the Stoic Canon: Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Moderation. Learning to embody these four virtues has the power to unlock emotional and relational levels of health you may not even think possible.
03. What to Do with Failure. How to Re-frame and Re-map Unmet Expectations.
This issue is fire! It walks you through how to take you not so great moments, and map them over the hero’s journey of your own professional and personal development. Along the way, we explore a philosophical tool called the Gap and the Gain and use poetry to reimagine they way we envisage our future. Don’t miss this one!
Surprise! Here’s a Bonus Gift.
A year ago I interviewed a friend and therapist, Joe Martino, all about starting out in your career, thinking about failure and resilience, and how to come back from a “learning moment” that left you feeling deflated. I hope you enjoy it!