Adam (Stehlin) leads our discussion of Book 2: “Alexandros”  from Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of The Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield.

• Book 2 recap (0:41 - 3:17)
• What are your thoughts on the value of brotherhood in the development of a Spartan warrior? (3:18 - 6:52)
• How does the brotherhood of Spartan culture compare to today? (6:53 - 21:41)
• The guys share some of their hardest training sessions and whether brotherhood was involved (21:42 - 26:51
• The guys share their experiences of mentorship and the benefits they’ve experienced in their lives (26:52 - 30:07)
• What are your thoughts on Leonidis’ leadership style? How does it compare to how you view your own leadership style? (30:08 - 35:13)

Next week we’ll discuss Book 3: “Rooster” (pages 119 - 159).

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