Cost of Glory

A story about how Socrates reacted when he got publicly shamed.

Harry Truman, a great admirer of Plutarch's lives, discusses his fascination with Plutarch and how it shaped his views. He believed in the value of reading Plutarch's lives and used them as a source of wisdom and guidance throughout his political career. Truman shares anecdotes about recommending Plutarch to young protégés and highlights the importance of learning from history and biography to improve interpersonal skills.

Exploring the concept of free speech and its relevance in modern media. Emphasizing the importance of effective communication skills and self-restraint in free speech. Drawing connections between ancient times and the challenges of expression in the modern world.

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, classic text from Plutarch's works.

Exploring the concept of leisure and its significance. The importance of the Trivium and Quadrivium in education. Aristotle's views on drawing, music, and leisure. Preview of next biography on Spartan general, Lysander.

What did Pyrrhus and Marius had in common, what lessons can be drawn for leaders?

Join us as we explore the life of Publius Rutilius Rufus, a Stoic philosopher and statesman who challenges the common perception of Stoics as humorless. Discover his honesty, integrity, work ethic, and unfortunate political downfall. Follow his journey through political struggles, adversity, and corruption. Reflect on Roman politics and oratory with Rutilius and learn about his lasting legacy as a Stoic sage who faced unjust treatment with unwavering integrity.

3 Lessons for Leaders from the Life of Marius.  Also, what happened after Marius died?

This is the story of how Gaius Marius went from being the Greatest Man in Rome to Public Enemy #1.But Marius, usually master of the political narrative, ended up having his story written by his political rivals.  What was the true character of this surprisingly elusive figure?What is worth imitating? What is worth avoiding?  Before fully answering these questions, we must understand the details of his story, one of the most dramatic and memorable sequences in all of Plutarch’s lives.On today’s podcast:One way to respond when you’re being underminedThe problem with putting off legitimate political complaints Marius, Drusus, and the beginning of the Social War Sulla, Marius, and the beginning of the Civil War Marius’ harrowing escapeThe prophecy about Marius’ 7 consulshipsThe Bloody Return of MariusLinks:Thanks to our sponsor - ideamarket.io -  @ideamarket_io on twitter!Thanks to our guest narrator, Justin Murphy! visit otherlife.co, indiethinkers.org, or @jmrphy on twittter

In this episode, Gaius Marius goes from upstart commander to Third Founder of Rome.Roman writer and historian Sallust said Marius possessed Virtus (“manliness, prowess, virtue” - but, was Marius ultimately a “good man”? In part two of The Life of Gaius Marius, Marius captures Jugurtha, he enlists the help of a prophetess to annihilate an army of Teutones, and triumphs over the Cimbri at the Battle of Vercellae.  And how he became six times Roman consul.But in order to reach the top, Marius had to dispatch political enemies, and make alliances with some dubious characters.  Was it worth it? Thanks to sponsor ideamarket.io! (@ideamarket_io)On today’s podcast:The power of narrativeHow to commandeer a war from a decorated generalMarius the Military Reformer and StrategistThe battles of Arausio, Aquae Sextiae, VercellaeThird Founder of RomeHow to engineer the downfall of a rivalLinks:ideamarket.io