Xenophon: Anabasis IV
Xenophon's Anabasis 4: The best parts of all, with analysis for action.
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In this Episode:
-How to cross a guarded river
-The mindset of people who push through massive stress and pain
-Distinguishing yourself as middle management
-The Sea, The Sea
-Lawrence of Arabia, Xenophon admirer
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