36 Stratagems
⚔️ The 36 Stratagems - Explained
The 36 Stratagems are a list of ancient military stratagems that have been used by many successful individuals throughout history. This article and video...
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Machiavelli · 8 parts
The Prince
Eight illustrated lessons on power, judgement and political reality.
Niccolò Machiavelli
BE FEARED | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
When discussing whether it is better to be feared or loved, Machiavelli talks of two great military leaders: the Roman General Scipio Africanus and the...
Sun Tzu · 13 parts
The Art of War
A complete thirteen-part reading of the enduring classic of strategy.
Sun Tzu
Chapter 13 - Use of Spies | The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu said: What enables the wise sovereign and the good general to strike and conquer, and achieve things beyond the reach of ordinary men, is...
Ancient Chinese strategy · 1 article
The 36 Stratagems
Thirty-six strategies of deception, initiative and indirect action, grounded in historical examples.
36 Stratagems
⚔️ The 36 Stratagems - Explained
The 36 Stratagems are a list of ancient military stratagems that have been used by many successful individuals throughout history. This article and video...
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Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is the Enemy of the State
This is an abridged version of one of the chapters from the excellent book, Bitcoin: The Future of Money? by Dominic Frisby, published in 2014.
History
Top 6 Timeless Lessons From History
Throughout history, mankind has always been interested in understanding how past events shaped our present. From studying the Roman Empire to...
Tax
Daylight Robbery: William III & The Window Tax
This video is a fantastic story from the book, Daylight Robbery, narrated by the author himself, Dominic Frisby.
Diogenes
Diogenes: Ultimate freedom
After it was agreed by a Greek general assembly to begin an expedition against Persia, Alexander the Great was proclaimed as their leader. Many Greek...
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar: Unshakable confidence
When he was a young man, Julius Caesar was travelling across the Aegean Sea to the Island of Rhodes, when he was accosted by pirates. These pirates...
Philosophy
Prepare Yourself for the Day: The Stoic Morning Routine
One of the most advocated routines by the Stoics is to take time to look inward, examine, and reflect. The best times to do that? In the morning after...
Felix Dennis
How To Get Rich by Felix Dennis - Part 1
When I was younger I worked with a colleague who was extremely good at what he did. Despite receiving lots of praise for the high standard of work he...
Philosophy
Marcus Aurelius: Meditations
The philosophy of Stoicism was practised by people from all classes of Roman society. From slaves like Epictetus to high ranking advisors such as Seneca ....
The meaning of Eudaimonia
Not a passing feeling of happiness, but a life lived with purpose, character and excellence.Read about the project