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How to Praise Oneself Inoffensively
Episode Length:
14 MINUTES
You know you want to do it. But how? Plutarch offers a few key examples.
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Analysis
Episode Length:
17 MINUTES
January 17, 2023
When it Clicks that You can Do This
The moment when someone obscure and untested realizes, in a crisis, that they can handle this. An autobiographical story from someone who was both a great writer and ...
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51
Analysis
Episode Length:
12 MINUTES
December 21, 2022
Win like the Santa of Power (Christmas Special)
Persevere when you are surrounded by enemies, like the other Santa Claus, Saint Basil of Caesarea. A Christmas special, from the Cost of Glory.
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50
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Episode Length:
11 MINUTES
December 6, 2022
How to Botch a Conspiracy
A Spartan story about a conspiracy. Whether it's a hostile corporate takeover, a plot to overthrow a president, or a school board coup, how do you make sure your cons...
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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.
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