How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson

Favorite Quote
“What matters, in other words, isn’t what we feel but how we respond to those feelings.” — Donald Robertson
The Book in One Sentence
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor combines the story of famous Stoic and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius with lessons from modern psychology to help you become more emotionally resilient and develop the strength to overcome even the most challenging circumstances.
Why should you read it?
If you prefer learning from stories, this is a great book for you. Robertson releases the ideas behind Stoicism slowly, rolling them out alongside Marcus’ life story, adding insight into modern psychology along the way. The result is an effortless read that makes for fantastic insights without feeling like a typical non-fiction book.
Key Takeaways
We come from nature, and we’ll return to it eventually, so it’s only logical to live in agreement with it.
Life is about constant improvement, which is why we should all work on our virtues every day.
Stoics know there’s no point in worrying over what you can’t control, so best just make your peace with it.