Listen to some of the highlights of our conversation reading through and discussion Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield.

• Book 1: What does “honor” and “legacy” mean to you, and how do these words influence your actions? (0:30 - 12:43)
• Book 2: What are your thoughts on the value of brotherhood in the development of a Spartan warrior? How does the brotherhood of Spartan culture compare to today? (12:44 - 33:45)
• Book 3: What are you thoughts on Dienekes’ leadership style in Spartan culture - is he an exception or does he embody Spartan culture? What are your thoughts on the quote, “Habit will be your champion”? (33:46 - 46:22)
• Book 4: What was more honorable, Arete lying to keep the baby alive, or remaining silent and the child being killed? (46:23 - 1:13:47)
• Book 5: What is the opposite of fear, and how do you overcome fear? How do you balance the tension between love and duty in your own life? Do you feel the tension between personal desires and responsibilities in your relationships? (1:13:47 - 1:34:24)
• Book 6: What are your thoughts on the interaction between Xeones and Diomache? Do you agree with her perception of the world? What examples of leadership stuck out to you in this book? What character traits are the most important in a leader? (1:34:25 - 1:50:32)
• Book 7: What do you want to be true of yourself and this group of friends that will be passed down and learned from 2,000 years from now? (1:50:33 - 2:04:41)
• Book 8: Which character do you most identify with? Which character do you want to most identify with? The guys share their favorite parts of the book and any final thoughts (2:04:42 - 2:21:38)
• Thomas previous our next book, Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage written by Alfred Lansing. (2:21:39 - 2:23:57)

That wraps up Season 6! Our next book will be Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing.

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