End of the Sertorius Story, and Takeaways
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? Takeaways: How to work your hardest Which game to play How to survive when death and failure threaten How to bring people in to your dream
The Cost Of Glory Episodes
An uncommon strategy for mastering fear
A principle for building exercises to control your anxiety or fear. Favorinus, a philosopher from the time of Plutarch, offers some deft observations about Socrates.
Get Friendships with Powerful People
Plutarch offers insight on relating to people above your station
Plato on how to Destroy an Aristocracy
Plato gives insight on how to undermine your enemies
History Contains Power
My name is Alex Petkas, and in The Cost of Glory, I present you with the best stories, analyses and takeaways, from the greatest and most influential figures from Greco-Roman antiquity.