How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

In How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, cognitive psychotherapist Donald Robertson tells the story of being mentored in Stoicism by Professor William O. Stephens and Professor Jane E. Hamilton from the University of Texas at Austin, exploring Stoic principles such as turning our attention away from material goods and toward virtue, teaching us to find joy in our daily labors instead of waiting for some time off to have fun, and above all, training us to endure hardship without complaint. Robertson's book explores how Marcus Aurelius' teachings apply to modern life through his own personal journal entries, revealing the core elements of Stoicism that can help anyone pursue greater lasting happiness and achieve more in life.