Self-Help from the Ancients (ft. Michael Fontaine)

In the ​latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Michael Fontaine joins in to discuss his recent book, How to Have Willpower: An Ancient Guide to Not Giving In (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers).

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