Illustrator Victor Juhasz on Marcus Aurelius and The Boy Who Would Be King

Mar 10, 2021

Victor Juhasz, an acclaimed illustrator for major publications like Rolling Stone and Time, discusses his artistic journey inspired by Marcus Aurelius. He shares insights into the creative process behind his new book, exploring themes of leadership, personal discipline, and mentorship. Juhasz reflects on how the dualities of childhood burdens and the weight of leadership shaped Aurelius’s character. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of family influences in artistic careers and the importance of self-reliance, all intertwined with Stoic philosophy.

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Daily Inspiration

Victor Juhasz uses "The Daily Stoic" as a source of daily inspiration.
He appreciates the guidance it provides for navigating daily challenges.

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Creating Rusticus

Ryan Holiday based the character Rusticus on multiple mentors in Marcus Aurelius’s life.
He simplified the narrative for younger readers and focused the mentorship role.

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Similar Souls

Both Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus, despite their different backgrounds, found similar lessons in Stoicism.
They learned to accept and navigate the hand life dealt them.

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On today’s podcast, Ryan speaks to his collaborator and illustrator for his new book The Boy Who Would Be King about the process of creating the art for the book, imposing discipline on yourself, how he was impacted by Marcus Aurelius’ story, and more.

Victor Juhasz is an artist and illustrator whose work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Time Magazine, and Esquire Magazine, and more. He has illustrated many books including G is for Gladiator: An Ancient Rome Alphabet and is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet.

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