Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Just be one! — Meditations, 10.16 There’s been a resurgence of interest in Stoicism over the past few decades. The emerging community of modern Stoics naturally divides into several distinct groups, although there’s presumably some overlap between them. One of those consists of […]
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Author Reading: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
I said I’d upload a video of myself reading the final chapter from How to Think Like a Roman Emperor when we reached 500 reviews on Goodreads. So here it is… When we reach 100 reviews on Amazon US, I’m going to release a new poster from by forthcoming graphic novel about Marcus Aurelius.
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor on Amazon
When my latest book How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius reaches 100 reviews on Amazon, I’m going to release a special infographic depicting the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
Coming Soon: New Edition of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
I’m delighted to announce that a new edition of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, with which I was involved, is due for publication in December 2019 by Capstone, an imprint of John Wiley & Sons. Capstone Classics is a series of deluxe hardback editions of classic texts. This special edition of The Meditations is beautifully […]
🎧 Listen to “Decoding the Mind of a Stoic Emperor”
I just recorded a new podcast on Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism for the High Existence website. Listen to Decoding the Mind of a Stoic Emperor The Stoics can teach you how to find a sense of purpose in life, how to face adversity, how to conquer anger within yourself, moderate your desires, experience healthy sources […]
Save 35% off How to Think Like a Roman Emperor on Amazon US
Save 35% off the list price if you order the best selling hardback now from Amazon US. Also available in audiobook and ebook formats. How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius was a #1 best seller in philosophy, has been nominated for two literary awards, and has received an […]
Course Starting Soon: The Life and Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
My four week online course about the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius will start running on Sunday 4th August. Enroll now to reserve your place. See the website below for full details: The Life and Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
First 300 Reviews of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, my sixth book, came out in April. It’s now been rated/reviewed over 300 times on Goodreads. It has also been reviewed in several publications, including The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Robertson […] displays a sound knowledge of Marcus’ life and thought. The […]
Marcus Aurelius on Stoicism and Leadership
The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was the most famous proponent of the ancient philosophy known as Stoicism. He was also one of the most powerful leaders in European history, assuming control of the Roman empire aged 39, during the height of its power. Read the full article on Medium…
Derren Brown on How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
Tweet from Derren Brown about How to Think Like a Roman Emperor.