HOW TO THINK LIKE A ROMAN EMPEROR

u003cpu003eu003cbu003e"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 u003ciu003eThe Obstacle is the Wayu003c/iu003e and u003ciu003eThe Daily Stoicu003c/iu003eu003c/bu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003ciu003eThe life-changing principles of Stoicism taught through the story of its most famous proponent.u003c/iu003eu003cbru003eu003ciu003eu003c/iu003eu003cbru003eRoman emperor Marcus Aurelius was the last famous Stoic philosopher of the ancient world. u003ciu003eThe Meditationsu003c/iu003e, his personal journal, survives to this day as one of the most loved self-help and spiritual classics of all time. In u003ciu003eHow to Think Like a Roman Emperoru003c/iu003e, cognitive psychotherapist Donald Robertson weaves the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius together seamlessly to provide a compelling modern-day guide to the Stoic wisdom followed by countless individuals throughout the centuries as a path to achieving greater fulfillment and emotional resilience. u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003ciu003eHow to Think Like a Roman Emperoru003c/iu003e takes readers on a transformative journey along with Marcus, following his progress from a young noble at the court of Hadrian—taken under the wing of some of the finest philosophers of his day—through to his reign as emperor of Rome at the height of its power. Robertson shows how Marcus used philosophical doctrines and therapeutic practices to build emotional resilience and endure tremendous adversity, and guides readers through applying the same methods to their own lives.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eCombining remarkable stories from Marcus’s life with insights from modern psychology and the enduring wisdom of his philosophy, u003ciu003eHow to Think Like a Roman Emperoru003c/iu003e puts a human face on Stoicism and offers a timeless and essential guide to handling the ethical and psychological challenges we face today.u003c/pu003e