In the year 48 B.C., the stage was set in Egypt when Ptolemy XIV decided to exile his sister and wife, Queen Cleopatra, and assert his own rule. With the country’s borders secured against her return, Ptolemy was poised to lead. During this time, Julius Caesar arrived in Alexandria, determined to ensure Egypt’s allegiance to … Continue reading Art of Seduction Opinion — The Spectacular Siren
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Book Summary — How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson
The profound tenets of Stoicism, which have the potential to reshape lives, are illuminated through the narrative of its most illustrious advocate. In the annals of antiquity, the Roman sovereign Marcus Aurelius emerges as the ultimate luminary among Stoic philosophers. Preserved across the epochs, his personal manuscript known as the Meditations stands as an adored … Continue reading Book Summary — How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson
Insights and Takeaways from Malcolm Gladwell’s “The Tipping Point”
“The Tipping Point: How Small Actions Lead to Remarkable Outcomes” encapsulates a plethora of intriguing notions and enlightening insights. In the voyage through its pages, which I undertook during my daily train commutes, certain concepts stood out, inviting contemplation and reflection. At its core, “The Tipping Point” unravels the enigma of why certain phenomena—be they … Continue reading Insights and Takeaways from Malcolm Gladwell’s “The Tipping Point”