Riso’s approach is heavily rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He teaches that emotional wisdom requires a rigorous audit of one’s own thoughts. He identifies specific "cognitive distortions"—errors in thinking—that sabotage emotional stability. These include:
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True wisdom, according to Riso, lies in the "philosophy of desire" rather than the "philosophy of necessity." One should desire to do well, but not need to do well to feel worthy. By lowering the stakes of our demands on the universe, we reduce the emotional impact when things go wrong. Riso’s approach is heavily rooted in Cognitive Behavioral