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36 - Lysander 1: Death of Democracy
A Spartan; first Greek honored as a god during his lifetime; destroyer of Athenian naval supremacy. In this episode: his rise to power, how he pulled off the greate...
35 - Socrates on Public Shaming
A story about how Socrates reacted when he got publicly shamed.
34 - Harry Truman on Plutarch
Harry Truman was a great admirer of Plutarch's lives, and recommended them often. He discusses why. Quotes taken from Miller's oral biography of Truman, "Plain S...
33 - How to Learn Free Speech
How do we translate the advice Plutarch gives on free speaking, with the example of Pericles, into the world of modern media?
32 - The Sovereign Mind
What combination of habits produces both strength and peace? How do we become more sovereign over our lives, over ourselves? With some references from a famous, clas...
31 - Aristotle's Quadrivium; Season 2 ANNOUNCEMENT!
Why do we work? How should we spend our leisure? Also, announcing the next biography subjects!
30 - Comparison - Pyrrhus and Marius
What did Pyrrhus and Marius had in common, what lessons can be drawn for leaders?
29 - The Joy of a Humorless Stoic - Publius Rutilius Rufus
A transcript of an article from Antigone Journal. Read the article here: https://antigonejournal.com/2022/03/publius-rutilius-rufus/
28 - Marius Aftermath and Takeaways
3 Lessons for Leaders from the Life of Marius. Also, what happened after Marius died?
27 - Marius 3: The Ruin of Cities
The supremacy, fall, and return of Gaius Marius, one of the most debated men in Roman history. Key takeaways: One way to respond when you’re being undermined Th...
26 - Marius 2: Third Founder of Rome
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 q...
25 - Marius 1: Ambition
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 equestrians and plebs aga...
24 - Plutarch on Listening to Podcasts
Why did Plutarch write biographies? What does one hope to get out of a biography podcast?
23 - Odysseus' advice to proud young men
Plutarch reads the Odyssey
22 - Vice and the Cold Jacket
A winter message from Plutarch
21 - Being the Octopus
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.
20 - On Having Even More Friends
Coming back to Plutarch's essay on having many friends, with remarks from Zeuxis, Chilon, and Thucydides
19 - On Having Many Friends
A quote and meditation from Plutarch's On Having Many Friends.
18 - Christmas Episode - Pyrrhus aftermath
Merry Christmas (etc.) from Ancient Life Coach. The historical aftermath of Pyrrhus' death, and some thoughts on gift giving.
17 - Pyrrhus 3: Battle for Greece
Pyrrhus made his mark by cultivating an almost maniacal focus on winning in battle - he had a lust for combat. In doing so, he won for himself long lasting glory. Pyrr...
16 - Pyrrhus 2: Men and Beasts
Pyrrhus challenges the Romans. History is full of examples of ambitious leaders who achieved great things. And conversely it features eminent leaders who dreamed ...
15 - Pyrrhus 1: Rise of a Warrior King
Pyrrhus, the Warrior King. Father of the "Pyrrhic Victory." Get fired up by the story of his physical courage, his determination to win against great odds. Original...
14 - Nietzsche on the Dangers of History
Nietzsche on how too much history can be bad.
13 - Plato's Mantra
A brief account of the life of Plato, and how he stayed virtuous by using this ONE WEIRD trick....
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.
11 - Comparison: Sertorius and Eumenes
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 an...
10 - Eumenes Aftermath and Takeaways
What happened to Alexander's kingdom after Eumenes died? New project in development - listener input requested!
9 - Eumenes 3: Loyalty
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 and be satrap of Cappadocia, to raise hi...
8 - Eumenes 2: Man of War
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 you keep your head in the ...
7 - Eumenes 1: The King's Secretary
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, you’re looking for...