-Establish your Goals.
-Identify required Habits.
-Turn Habits into a System.
-Schedule System on your calendar.
-Be Disciplined and honor your Schedule.
/Examples ๐ฏ๐
Example 1:
Goal - Lose 10 pounds
Habits - Exercise
System - Cardio 4 X's/week
Schedule - Block cardio time M, T, TH, FRI on calendar
Discipline - Honor your Schedule!
Example 2:
Goal - Become more peaceful
Habits - Meditate
System - Use a guided meditation in Headspace app 5 X's/week.
Schedule - Block 10 minute Meditation time off on your calendar in the morning M-F.
Discipline - Honor your Schedule!
The steps go from easier to harder.
Easy - Goals and Habits
Harder - Systems and Schedules
Hardest - Discipline
The more discipline you have, the greater your chances of achieving your goals.
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Cicero was one of ancient Rome's most complex figures.
Equally beloved and despised. At the height of his power he was considered the Father of Rome. But yet he met a grisly end.
Let's do a deep dive into one of ancient Rome's most revered and complex figures; Cicero ๐งต
Who was Cicero?
Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman statesman, orator, philosopher, and writer. He is one of ancient Rome's most well known people.
His rise to political prominence was a steep one as he started from the bottom and climbed his way up the political ladder.
The New Man
Cicero was born in 160 BC in Arpinium, a small town outside of Rome. He was born into a wealthy equestrian family, that was not part of the Roman elite.
He was considered a "New Man" (or novus homo) because he was the first member of his family to to enter the Roman Senate. He was considered an outsider by many, and this was used against him by his enemies during his career.
The Battle of Actium was one of the most impactful battles in Roman History.
It drove the final nail into the coffin of the Roman Republic and gave birth to the Roman Empire.
Let's do a deep dive into the people and events that lead to this historical battle. ๐งต
Before we dive into the events that lead to the Battle of Actium, let's introduce the major players.
There were four key players in the events we will discuss in this thread:
โข Octavian
โข Agrippa
โข Mark Antony
โข Cleopatra
Octavian
The great-nephew of Julius Caesar. He was the newest person on the scene at this time.
Vicious and calculating, he quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with and squarely planted himself in the power void that emerged after the assassination of Caesar.
The Battle of Actium was the final battle in a string of bloody Civil Wars that ravaged the late Roman Republic.
The final nail in the coffin of the Roman Republic, it gave birth to the Roman Empire.
Let's explore the events that culminated in the Battle of Actium.
/Thread ๐งต
Before we dive into the events that lead to the Battle of Actium, let's introduce the major players.
There were four key players in the events we will discuss in this thread:
โข Octavian
โข Agrippa
โข Mark Antony
โข Cleopatra
Octavian
The great-nephew of Julius Caesar. He was the newest person on the scene at this time.
Vicious and calculating, he quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with and squarely planted himself in the power void that emerged after the assassination of Cesar.
Want to completely transform yourself from a Roman History newbie to a true Romanophile?
That is an admirable goal my friend ๐ซก I got you covered.
Here are the 10 books you must read to become an expert in Roman History ๐งต
I recommend a mix of contemporary authors and ancient historians.
The ancient historians write from closer historical proximity, but can be dense.
Contemporary authors can be easier to read; but can write more to entertain that educate.
A mix of contemporary and ancient authors provides a great blend of education and entertainment to keep you going on your Roman History reading journey.
Now, it's time for you to begin your transition from a Roman History newbie to a Romanophile.
What's a Romanophile?
One, who has knowledge and a love of Roman History.
Rome's first Emperor Augustus died on August 19th 14 AD. Ancient historians hint that he was poisoned by his wife Livia. His last words refer to the role he played as Rome's first Emperor.
Nero
Nero, one of Rome's most megalomaniac Emperors, died on June 9th 68 AD. Declared an enemy of the state, he was forced to take his own life. Nero was more interested in being a performer than Emperor, as his final words reflect.
Vitellius
Vitellius ruled shortly and died violently on December 20th 69 AD. He knew his fate was coming. Dragged from his hiding spot he was struck down by supporters of Vespasian. His final words were a helpless reminder that he once ruled those who were killing him.