Sertorius 1: Survival
Can biography arm you against misfortune? Beethoven turned to Plutarch when he went deaf. It may have been the story of Sertorius - the greatest Roman rebel - that inspired him to keep going. What can we take from Sertorius’ story that will sharpen us, and prepare us to face the present, whatever it throws at us? Key takeaways: How world class performers deal with setbacks Why Beethoven turned to Plutarch What Sertorius can teach us about learning to defy fate The Battle of Arausio The rise and fall of General Gaius Marius The origins of the Roman Civil War Saturninus the rogue Tribune The Gold of Tolosa
The Cost Of Glory Episodes
Plato on how to Destroy an Aristocracy
Plato gives insight on how to undermine your enemies
How to get lucky when the gods are against you
How to turn bad luck around. SPOILER: it's not just more effort. Stories of Timotheus and Sulla.
Lysander Aftermath: or, How to Keep Fighting
What happened after Lysander died? What was his legacy? What can we learn from his life?
History Contains Power
My name is Alex Petkas, and in The Cost of Glory, I present you with the best stories, analyses and takeaways, from the greatest and most influential figures from Greco-Roman antiquity.