This is a wonderful and important book that anyone interested in Stoicism
or in being a better leader should read. —Ryan Holiday Roman emperor
Marcus Aurelius was the final famous Stoic philosopher of the ancient
world. The Meditations, his personal journal, survives to this day as one
of the most loved self-help and spiritual classics of all time. In How to
Think Like a Roman Emperor, 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. How to Think Like a Roman
Emperor 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. Combining remarkable
stories from Marcus’s life with insights from modern psychology and the
enduring wisdom of his philosophy, How to Think Like a Roman Emperor puts a
human face on Stoicism and offers a timeless and essential guide to
handling the ethical and psychological challenges we face today.