Marcus Aurelius: The Philosopher King

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

Absolute power destroys almost everyone who holds it, but one man used it to serve the public.


Marcus Aurelius controlled the Roman Empire at the absolute height of its global dominance. He had the legal authority to do whatever he wanted without facing a single consequence. Most leaders in his position became brutal tyrants. Marcus refused to abuse his position. He wrote private notes to himself in military tents to keep his ego in check while dealing with a pandemic, wars, and a failing economy. This book breaks down how the most powerful man on earth forced himself to be good when all the incentives pushed him to be terrible.


• Use psychological distance to shrink massive terrifying problems into small solvable daily tasks.

• Accept that terrible individuals exist and refuse to let their bad behavior dictate your emotional state.

• Understand the mathematical reality of being forgotten and stop chasing the trap of a permanent legacy.

• Do the right thing when nobody is watching you simply because the job requires it.


You might never run a global empire, but you deal with the exact same biological temptations when you get a promotion, make more money, or gain leverage over others. Marcus offers a blueprint for holding your own worst instincts in check. He proves that the only way to lead other people is to completely master yourself first.


Pick up your copy today and learn the daily mental disciplines of the ultimate philosopher king.