Daily Dad and Illustrator Victor Juhasz on Marcus Aurelius and The Boy Who Would Be King
Mar 13, 2021
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Illustrator Victor Juhasz discusses creating art for The Boy Who Would Be King, Marcus Aurelius' impact, importance of discipline, mentorship, unique bond between Marcus Aurelius and Lucius, parental discipline, and reflections on defining success.
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Illustrator Victor Juhasz discussed the process of creating art for 'The Boy Who Would Be King'
Marcus Aurelius' story impacted Victor Juhasz and highlighted parenting lessons
Marcus Aurelius exemplified virtues of courage, justice, wisdom, and discipline
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Exploring Parenting Wisdom Based on Philosophy, Psychology, and Literature
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Discussing Collaboration with Illustrator Victor Uhas
The podcast features a conversation with illustrator Victor Uhas, known for his work in prestigious publications. The discussion centers around their collaboration on a book exploring Marcus Aurelius, delving into Marcus's family relationships, principles, and life reflections. The conversation touches on unique insights not included in the book, emphasizing the philosophical depth and parenting lessons from Marcus's journey.
Unveiling insights into Marcus Aurelius's Life and Childhood
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Exploring Leadership Lessons from Marcus Aurelius's Story
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Ryan's Reflections on Writing and Collaborating
Ryan reflects on the collaborative process of creating the book, expressing gratitude for the meaningful experiences shared with his kids and collaborators. He emphasizes the intrinsic value derived from the journey of writing, illustrating, and engaging with the material, despite external measures of success, highlighting the rewarding aspect of personal growth and connection through the creative process.
On today’s podcast, Ryan speaks to his collaborator and illustrator for his new book The Boy Who Would Be King about the process of creating the art for the book, imposing discipline on yourself, how he was impacted by Marcus Aurelius’ story, and more.
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