1 hr 5 min

16 - Pyrrhus 2: Men and Beasts Cost of Glory

    • History

Pyrrhus challenges the Romans.

History is full of examples of ambitious leaders who achieved great things. And conversely it features eminent leaders who dreamed big but failed to deliver. So, on which side of history will Pyrrhus, King of Epirus sit?

Key takeaways:
The cost of following your dreams
Showing respect for your adversary
Winning wars without resorting to violence (sometimes)
Letting your strengths guide your decisions

Pyrrhus challenges the Romans.

History is full of examples of ambitious leaders who achieved great things. And conversely it features eminent leaders who dreamed big but failed to deliver. So, on which side of history will Pyrrhus, King of Epirus sit?

Key takeaways:
The cost of following your dreams
Showing respect for your adversary
Winning wars without resorting to violence (sometimes)
Letting your strengths guide your decisions

1 hr 5 min

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