November 2024 Playilst

How to Think Like Socrates

Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World

By: Donald J. Robertson
Narrated by: Donald J. Robertson
Length: 11 hours 25 minutes

How can we apply the teachings of the greatest ancient philosopher to modern life?

Socrates is the quintessential Athenian philosopher, the source of the entire Western philosophical tradition, and Godfather to the Stoics. He spent his life teaching practical philosophy to ordinary people in the streets of Athens, yet few people today are... Read more

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The Indifferent Stars Above

The Harrowing Saga of the Donner Party

By: Daniel James Brown
Narrated by: Michael Prichard
Length: 10 hours 55 minutes

From the #1 bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat and Facing the Mountain comes an unforgettable epic of family, tragedy, and survival on the American frontier“An ideal pairing of talent and material.… Engrossing.… A deft and ambitious storyteller.” — Mary Roach, New York Times Book ReviewIn April of 1846, twenty-one-year-old Sarah Graves,... Read more

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Make Your Bed

Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World

By: Admiral William H. McRaven
Narrated by: Admiral William H. McRaven
Length: 1 hour 53 minutes

Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller of powerful life lessons "should be read by every leader in America" (Wall Street Journal).

If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.

On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at... Read more

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Marcus Aurelius

The Stoic Emperor

By: Donald J. Robertson
Narrated by: Donald J. Robertson
Length: 6 hours 34 minutes

Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophy
This novel biography brings Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE) to life for a new generation of readers by exploring the emperor’s fascinating psychological journey. Donald J. Robertson examines Marcus’s... Read more

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Montaigne

By: Stefan Zweig
Narrated by: David Endress
Length: 2 hours 42 minutes

„Die anderen bilden den Menschen, ich bilde ihn ab; und stelle hier einen einzelnen vor, der recht mangelhaft gebildet ist und den ich, wenn ich ihn neu zu formen hätte, gewiss weitgehend anders machen würde. Doch nun ist er halt so.“ Dieser Satz aus den berühmten Essays Michel de Montaignes skizziert den Charakter des Autors und seines Werks.... Read more

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Dying Every Day

Seneca at the Court of Nero

By: James S. Romm
Narrated by: Paul Woodson
Length: 8 hours 38 minutes

James Romm seamlessly weaves together the life and written words, the moral struggles, political intrigue, and bloody vengeance that enmeshed Seneca the Younger in the twisted imperial family and the perverse, paranoid regime of Emperor Nero, despot and madman.



Romm writes that Seneca watched over Nero as teacher, moral guide, and surrogate... Read more

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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

By: Donald J. Robertson
Narrated by: Donald J. Robertson
Length: 8 hours 47 minutes

"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 The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily Stoic

The life-changing principles of Stoicism taught through... Read more

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The 48 Laws of Power

By: Robert Greene
Narrated by: Richard Poe
Length: 23 hours 6 minutes

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control—from the author of The Laws of Human Nature.



In the book that People magazine proclaimed "beguiling" and "fascinating," Robert Greene and Joost... Read more

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The Daily Dad

366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids

By: Ryan Holiday
Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
Length: 9 hours 41 minutes

“Life is short. Do not forget about the most important things in our life, living for other people and doing good for them.”—Marcus Aurelius

Becoming a parent is more than just a biological process – it’s a lifelong commitment to sacrifice, service, and most importantly, love. It’s a challenge to get up every day and put your kids first. You will... Read more

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Courage Is Calling

Fortune Favors the Brave

The Stoic Virtues Series

By: Ryan Holiday
Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
Length: 6 hours 4 minutes

The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller!
 
Ryan Holiday’s bestselling trilogy—The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and Stillness is the Key—captivated professional athletes, CEOs, politicians, and entrepreneurs and helped bring Stoicism to millions of readers. Now, in the first book of an exciting new series... Read more

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