Think Twice: The Stoic Capitalist with Robert Rosenkranz

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What can the Stoics teach us about thriving in today’s world? Stoic thinkers like Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius taught that clarity of thought and emotional detachment lead to a life of virtue, tranquility, and wisdom. Investor, philanthropist, and public intellectual Robert Rosenkranz has applied these principles throughout his career—from modest beginnings to becoming chairman of Delphi Capital Management and founder of Open to Debate. In this conversation, Emmy Award–winning journalist John Donvan speaks with Rosenkranz about his new book, The Stoic Capitalist: Advice for the Exceptionally Ambitious. They explore how Stoicism shaped Rosenkranz’s thinking, the founding of Open to Debate, and how disciplined thought and purposeful action can lead to success—and a life well lived. Guest: Robert Rosenkranz — Author, Chairman of Delphi Capital Management, and Founder of Open to Debate Host: John Donvan — Emmy Award–winning journalist 🔗 Subscribe for more debates: https://www.youtube.com/@OpentoDebateOrg 📬 Newsletter: https://opentodebate.org/insight/ 🌐 Official Site: https://opentodebate.org/ Follow us: X: https://twitter.com/OpentoDebateOrg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeOpentoDebate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/opentodebate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opentodebateorg/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@opentodebateorg 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://tinyurl.com/bdzmz5xt Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/22tuxu7h #OpenToDebate #stoicism #philosophy #leadership #RobertRosenkranz #capitalism Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:39 What were Robert’s primary motivations for writing this book? 04:46 What was Robert’s childhood like? 08:50 How did Robert change his life through reading? 10:11 What were the most impactful biographies Robert encountered? 15:01 What is Stoicism? 18:02 How does one temper their fear? 26:04 Why did Robert create Open to Debate? 31:48 Did Open to Debate achieve its goal of improving public discourse? 33:48 Edward Lucas asks: How do different realms of science interact? 36:28 Is collecting fine arts a worthwhile investment? 37:50 Heather Landy asks: Have recent crises challenged Robert’s Stoic nature? 42:33 When did Robert discover the Stoics? 47:23 Robert concludes the conversation.