12 – Next pair TRAILER… and How to Profit from Enemies
Announcement of the next pair of biographies. Also, Plutarch’s advice on how to Profit from your enemies.
Announcement of the next pair of biographies. Also, Plutarch’s advice on how to Profit from your enemies.
In this comparison episode, we’re joined by Stephen Blackwell, President of Ralston College, Savannah, Georgia. We share Plutarch’s thoughts on the lives of Eumenes and
What happened to Alexander’s kingdom after Eumenes died?
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How far are you willing to go for what you believe in? Eumenes of Kardia had the choice at many points to retire from conflict
From Secretary to Satrap to Warrior Lord. Eumenes was one of the few true believers in the divine monarchy of Philip and Alexander. How do
Eumenes stayed at the center of the greatest historical events of his age, by working hard, thinking harder, and keeping his cool. If, like Eumenes,
A story about Dionysius I of Syracuse, and some encouragements from Plutarch on how to approach other people’s Lives.
How do you keep a positive frame of mind in challenging circumstances? Troubles with loved ones, at work, with poverty, business? Try this tool, drawn
After Sertorius died, what happened to his men? What was his legacy? What happened to Perperna? What can we learn from the example of Sertorius?
Sertorius’ life provides many valuable lessons for leaders: lessons on strategy and tactics, the importance of preparation, knowing your territory, the power of trustworthiness, empathy,
Merry Christmas (etc.) from Ancient Life Coach. The historical aftermath of Pyrrhus’ death, and some thoughts on gift giving.
What did Pyrrhus and Marius had in common, what lessons can be drawn for leaders?
What did Pyrrhus and Marius had in common, what lessons can be drawn for leaders?
A transcript of an article from Antigone Journal. Read the article here:
https://antigonejournal.com/2022/03/publius-rutilius-rufus/
3 Lessons for Leaders from the Life of Marius. Also, what happened after Marius died?
3 Lessons for Leaders from the Life of Marius. Also, what happened after Marius died?
The supremacy, fall, and return of Gaius Marius, one of the most debated men in Roman history.
Key takeaways:
One way to respond when
Marius faces Jugurtha, the Cimbri, and opponents at home. He understood the power of morale, religion, and timing. At war, he exemplified that quintessential Roman
Marius faces Jugurtha, the Cimbri, and opponents at home. He understood the power of morale, religion, and timing. At war, he exemplified that quintessential Roman
A controversial figure, Gaius Marius was a ‘new man’ (novus homo), who rose from a zero to the greatest Roman of his generation, unifying the
Why did Plutarch write biographies? What does one hope to get out of a biography podcast?
Why did Plutarch write biographies? What does one hope to get out of a biography podcast?
Plutarch on what the octopus, and the mythic figure Proteus (who King Menelaus met on his way back from Troy) can tell us about friendship.
Caesar ties all loose ends in his Gallic Campaign, in part 8, the final episode of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and
Caesar ties all loose ends in his Gallic Campaign, in part 8, the final episode of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and
Caesar faces the Gallic Grande Armée through fire and snow, in part 7, the climax of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and
Caesar fights through enemy tribes and orders a Purge in his manhunt for Ambiorix, in part 6 of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology,