Cost of Glory

A conversation with Rob Henderson — Air Force veteran, psychologist, and author of the bestselling "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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What is Cost of Glory?

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.