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
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