In this episode, I talk to Ryan A. Bush, author of Designing the Mind: The Principles of Psychitecture and the forthcoming Become Who You Are: A New Theory of Self-Esteem, Human Greatness, and the Opposite of Depression. Bonus: Ryan is generously offering listeners two free ebooks from his website, called the Psychitect’s Toolkit and The Book of Self Mastery. Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Highlights* What is Designing the Mind and Psychitecture?* How Ryan’s background in design influenced his approach to self-improvement* The main thing Ryan thinks people should learn to stop doing* The philosophical influences on Ryan’s work* How Ryan became interested in Stoicism* How Ryan’s work draws on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)* The role of metacognition and meditation* Ryan’s views about anger* How his new book, Become Who You Are, differs from his previous bookLinks* Instagram * Facebook  * Twitter* Website * Design the Mind: The Principles of PsychitectureThank you for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life at donaldrobertson.substack.com/subscribe