112 - The Psychology of Envy and the Fall of Caesar: w/ Rob Henderson

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Cost of Glory

Alex Petkas

112 episodes

1 week ago

The most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch’s Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences. The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators, and founders; pious and profane, stoics and hedonists. The stakes bear on the future of Western civilization. The cost of glory is always great. Visit costofglory.com to find out more.

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112 - The Psychology of Envy and the Fall of Caesar: w/ Rob Henderson

Cost of Glory

1 hour 11 minutes

1 week ago

112 - The Psychology of Envy and the Fall of Caesar: w/ Rob Henderson

A conversation with Rob Henderson — Air Force veteran, psychologist, and author of the New York Times bestseller "Troubled".

In this episode:

Rob's journey from foster care to Cambridge and lessons about status, envy, and human nature
The psychology of envy and jealousy - from Julius Caesar's assassination to modern politics
Difference between dominance and prestige in human behavior
Why envy is one of the most powerful yet unacknowledged human emotions
How these dynamics shape personal relationships and society
Why men are drawn to history and the Great Man theory
What academia misses in its focus on present-day issues
Luxury beliefs, status games, and why successful people downplay hard work
Attention spans in the digital age and effects of TikTok and short-form media
Why biographies and long-form stories matter for character development
How reading about great and troubled historical figures helped Rob navigate teenage hardship
Insights on history, psychology, and the hidden forces shaping society

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