The Fourth Pillar

Modern Stoicism and the Philosophy of High Performance

Harry Moffitt

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Macmillan
29 July 2025

Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500; Popular philosophy; Psychology; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

Something is missing in our lives.

Australian Special Forces veteran and corporate psychologist Harry Moffitt has trained and worked with the best in the military, sport and corporate realms. He has seen up close what makes a champion tick, and what makes another squander the gifts they've been given.

It comes down to purpose, self-awareness and the quality of our lived experience - it comes down to philosophy.

In a world saturated by self-help, we all know the importance of the physical, psychological and social pillars of human performance. But as a society, we have forgotten the crucial fourth pillar - our philosophical self.

The Fourth Pillar resurrects this critical ingredient of a life well lived, providing us with the tools to help navigate our anxious and uncertain world. By unpacking the ancient wisdom of the Stoics, the Spartans and beyond, coupled with hard-earned lessons from the battlefield and boardroom to sporting greats and NASA trailblazers, Moffitt reveals the path to true high performance, wisdom and fulfilment.

Harness your potential and take back control.

By: Harry Moffitt
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 154mm,
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781761563133
ISBN 10: 1761563130
Publication Date: 29 July 2025
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Anthony 'Harry' Moffitt served in the Australian Defence Force after almost thirty years, most of which was spent with Australia's elite Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment as a Team Commander and Team Specialist. He has served in eleven active deployments, including being wounded in action in 2008. Harry completed his time with the SAS as its Human Performance Manager. He's a registered psychologist and runs a human performance consultancy, Stotan Group, working with sports teams, the military and corporate world. His memoir Eleven Bats was a bestseller. He lives in Melbourne.