How to Think Like a Roman Emperor The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

Donald J. Robertson

eAudio - 2019

"This book is a wonderful introduction to one of history's greatest figures: Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence." — Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily StoicThe life-changing principles of Stoicism taught through the story of its most famous proponent. Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was the final famous Stoic philosopher of the ancient world. The Meditations, his personal journal, survives to this day as one of the most loved self-help and spiritual classics of all time. In How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, psychotherapist Donald Robertson weaves stories of Marcus's life from the Roman h...istories together with explanations of Stoicism—its philosophy and its psychology—to enlighten today's listeners. He discusses Stoic techniques for coping with everyday problems, from irrational... more