Author Phillip Barlag on Roman History’s Lessons for Modern Life | This is Where Your Temper Will Take You

<p>Ryan reads today’s meditation and talks to author Phillip Barlag about the life and reign of the Roman Emperor Nero, the lessons that we can learn from Roman history, why Marcus Aurelius was selected by the emperor Hadrian, and more. </p><p>Phillip Barlag is the author of The Leadership Genius of Julius Caesar, a book exploring the modern lessons of the life &amp; career of Julius Caesar. His writing has been published in Fast Company, MIT Sloan Management Review, and a number of influential business blogs. He lives in the Atlanta, GA area with his wife and three children.</p><p><a href='https://www.jordanharbinger.com/'>The Jordan Harbinger Show</a> is one of the most interesting podcasts on the web, with guests like Kobe Bryant, Mark Manson, Eric Schmidt, and more. Listen to one of Ryan&apos;s episodes right now (<a href='https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ryan-holiday-solving-for-what-you-really-want-from-life/'>1</a>, <a href='https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ryan-holiday-stillness-is-the-key/'>2</a>), and <a href='https://www.jordanharbinger.com/'>subscribe to the Jordan Harbinger Show</a> today.</p><p><a href='http://streak.com/stoic'>Streak</a> is a fully embedded workflow and productivity software in Gmail that lets you manage all your work right in your inbox. Sign up for <a href='http://streak.com/stoic'>Streak</a> today at <a href='http://streak.com/stoic'>Streak.com/stoic</a> and get 20% off your first year of their Pro Plan.</p><p><a href='https://www.ladderlife.com/stoic'>Ladder</a> makes the process of getting life insurance quick and easy. To apply, you only need a phone or laptop and a few minutes of time. <a href='https://www.ladderlife.com/stoic'>Ladder</a>’s algorithms work quickly and you’ll find out almost immediately if you’re approved. Go to <a href='http://ladderlife.com/stoic'>ladderlife.com/stoic</a> to see if you’re instantly approved today.</p><p><a href='http://blinkist.com/stoic'>Blinkist</a> is the app that gets you fifteen-minute summaries of the best nonfiction books out there. <a