Ancient Secrets To Learning More, Making Better Decisions, And Future-Proofing Your Life
In 165 AD, Roman troops were besieging Ctesiphon, the capital city of the Parthian Empire, located in what is today the territory of Iraq. The army led by Avidius Cassius, Continue Reading
Analogies are not perfect tools, but they can be used in order to understand current problems, and to create solutions. The secret to using analogies successfully is keeping in mind Continue Reading
Many leaders act on the basis of analogies from the past that they have in their heads. The actions they undertake are often based on the analogy they choose. In Continue Reading
The Roman Republic officially ended in 27 BC, when Octavian became Augustus, the first emperor of Rome. However, it had been dying long before. The process took over a hundred Continue Reading
In 27 BC, 727 years after the founding of the city of Rome and in the second year of the 188th Olympiad, a pivotal event happened. This moment would change Continue Reading
Edward Gibbon started his description of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire at a period of history when it was at its peak. During the reign of the Continue Reading
At times you can be faced with a situation that might seem overwhelming. An enemy can be camped out in front of you, larger in size and in a better Continue Reading
A man’s character is what defines him and what carries him through life. It is character that drives your choices and helps you deal with difficulties. The Stoics believed that Continue Reading
In one of his most famous works “The Republic”, Plato presents the notion of philosopher kings. These are wise rulers who live a simple life and rule for the benefits Continue Reading