The Emperor's Handbook
by Marcus Aurelius, translated by C. Scot Hicks and David V. Hicks
A translation of the Meditations aimed at leaders and businesspeople: clear, direct, arranged for use. Popular with executives.
Read it if…
you want Marcus as a leadership manual.
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Skip it if…
you want scholarly precision.
Try instead: The Greatest Empire: A Life of Seneca →
Three things you will actually use
- Rise to do the work of a human being.
- Lead by character.
- Keep perspective.
Do this first
Read Book Five on getting out of bed.
Our verdict
Marcus for leaders.
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