The secret to success can be found through adversity. Welcome to the Acta Non Verba podcast. I’m Marcus Aurelius Anderson and today I’m sharing how a single Latin phrase can be the ethos upon which you build a successful life. In this episode you’ll hear the meaning of Acta Non Verba and what you can expect to learn from other successful Warriors, Leaders, Entreprenuers, and Experts who also believe that an extraordinary life comes from strategic action. 

Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.

The secret to success can be found through adversity. Welcome to the Acta Non Verba podcast. I&rsquo;m Marcus Aurelius Anderson and today I&rsquo;m sharing how a single Latin phrase can be the ethos upon which you build a successful life. In this episode you&rsquo;ll hear the meaning of Acta Non Verba and what you can expect to learn from other successful Warriors, Leaders, Entreprenuers, and Experts who also believe that an extraordinary life comes from strategic action. 
Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to <a href="http://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/">www.marcusaureliusanderson.com</a>. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.

ACTA NON VERBA is a raw and real podcast with hard hitting interviews featuring people that live by the Ethos of “Actions, not words.”

Join TEDx speaker, Bestselling Author, Veteran, and Leadership & Mindset Coach Marcus Aurelius Anderson as he goes inside the minds and experiences of the world’s most successful Warriors, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Experts to give you the Philosophies, Concepts, Tactics, and Strategies they use to turn Adversity into Victory and live an EXTRAORDINARY life based on ACTIONS not words.

ACTA NON VERBA is a raw and real podcast with hard hitting interviews featuring people that live by the Ethos of &ldquo;Actions, not words.&rdquo;
Join TEDx speaker, Bestselling Author, Veteran, and Leadership &amp; Mindset Coach Marcus Aurelius Anderson as he goes inside the minds and experiences of the world&rsquo;s most successful Warriors, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Experts to give you the Philosophies, Concepts, Tactics, and Strategies they use to turn Adversity into Victory and live an EXTRAORDINARY life based on ACTIONS not words.

Acta Non Verba

The secret to success can be found through adversity. Welcome to the Acta Non Verba podcast. I’m Marcus Aurelius Anderson and today I’m sharing how a single Latin phrase can be the ethos upon which you build a successful life. In this episode you’ll hear the meaning of Acta Non Verba and what you can expect to learn from other successful Warriors, Leaders, Entreprenuers, and Experts who also believe that an extraordinary life comes from strategic action.

An Introduction from Marcus Aurelius Anderson

Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with bestselling author, high-performance coach, and podcast host Chad Hyams for a wide-ranging conversation about living with authenticity and taking massive action. Chad shares unforgettable stories from his time behind the scenes of the world's largest production show in Las Vegas, his TEDx experience, the philosophy behind his Question Ladder, and how a drunken bet in Cabo turned him into a marathoner. They explore love languages, physical totems of success, and why cooperation will always outperform competition.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
2:10: Chad recalls a dragon that forgot to breathe fire during the world's largest production show in Las Vegas. 
7:17: Chad blanks on stage during his TEDx talk after making eye contact with his daughter in the audience. 
25:30: Chad breaks down the Question Ladder and reveals which of the six question words is the most powerful. 
34:50: A drunken bet in Cabo forces Chad to train for a marathon with zero running experience.

Chad Hyams is a bestselling author, high-performance coach, and host of the Win, Make, Give and Achieve Your Apex podcast. He is a dedicated husband, father, and cycling enthusiast who helps leaders kill the drift, master their routines, and take massive definitive action to reach their ultimate peak and fulfillment. 

Chad is a TEDx speaker, a certified Spartan coach, and a former entertainment professional who worked behind the scenes on the world's largest production show in Las Vegas. He has authored two books: the children's book Ketchup Can't Hurt and the self-help business book Achieve Your Apex. 

You can connect with him at chadhyams.com or by texting the word Chad to 59559.

Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.

Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with bestselling author, high-performance coach, and podcast host Chad Hyams for a wide-ranging conversation about living with authenticity and taking massive action. Chad shares unforgettable stories from his time behind the scenes of the world's largest production show in Las Vegas, his TEDx experience, the philosophy behind his Question Ladder, and how a drunken bet in Cabo turned him into a marathoner. They explore love languages, physical totems of success, and why cooperation will always outperform competition.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
<ul>
<li>2:10: Chad recalls a dragon that forgot to breathe fire during the world's largest production show in Las Vegas. </li>
<li>7:17: Chad blanks on stage during his TEDx talk after making eye contact with his daughter in the audience. </li>
<li>25:30: Chad breaks down the Question Ladder and reveals which of the six question words is the most powerful. </li>
<li>34:50: A drunken bet in Cabo forces Chad to train for a marathon with zero running experience.</li>
</ul>
Chad Hyams is a bestselling author, high-performance coach, and host of the Win, Make, Give and Achieve Your Apex podcast. He is a dedicated husband, father, and cycling enthusiast who helps leaders kill the drift, master their routines, and take massive definitive action to reach their ultimate peak and fulfillment. 
Chad is a TEDx speaker, a certified Spartan coach, and a former entertainment professional who worked behind the scenes on the world's largest production show in Las Vegas. He has authored two books: the children's book Ketchup Can't Hurt and the self-help business book Achieve Your Apex. 
You can connect with him at chadhyams.com or by texting the word Chad to 59559.
Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to <a href="http://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/">www.marcusaureliusanderson.com</a>. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.

Chad Hyams on Meaningful Objects and Motivation, Chad's Marathon Bet Journey, Becoming a TEDx Speaker, and Why Ketchup Can't Hurt

Marcus Aurelius Anderson breaks down the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli, focusing on fortuna versus virtue, using excerpts from his upcoming book, Acta Non Verba: Transforming Adversity into Victory (out 10/13/2026). He explores how Machiavelli's concepts of luck and personal will apply to leadership, adversity, and resilience today, closing with reflective "Acta Non Verba" questions for listeners.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
1:31 – Marcus explains Machiavelli's core idea that fortuna (luck) and virtue (bravery, power, will) are the two forces that determine a prince's fate.
3:51 – A key quote from The Prince, Ch. 25: fortune controls only half of our actions; the rest is up to us.
5:54 – Machiavelli's warning that no principality is secure without its own army, since mercenaries can't be trusted in battle.
8:07 – Marcus reframes adversity as a gift from fortuna, meant to test princes (and us) on the path to greatness.

Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.

Marcus Aurelius Anderson breaks down the philosophy of Niccol&ograve; Machiavelli, focusing on fortuna versus virtue, using excerpts from his upcoming book, Acta Non Verba: Transforming Adversity into Victory (out 10/13/2026). He explores how Machiavelli's concepts of luck and personal will apply to leadership, adversity, and resilience today, closing with reflective "Acta Non Verba" questions for listeners.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
<ul>
<li>1:31 &ndash; Marcus explains Machiavelli's core idea that fortuna (luck) and virtue (bravery, power, will) are the two forces that determine a prince's fate.</li>
<li>3:51 &ndash; A key quote from The Prince, Ch. 25: fortune controls only half of our actions; the rest is up to us.</li>
<li>5:54 &ndash; Machiavelli's warning that no principality is secure without its own army, since mercenaries can't be trusted in battle.</li>
<li>8:07 &ndash; Marcus reframes adversity as a gift from fortuna, meant to test princes (and us) on the path to greatness.</li>
</ul>
Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to <a href="http://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/">www.marcusaureliusanderson.com</a>. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.

WARRIOR WISDOM: Masterclass on Machiavelli and Release Date for the new Acta Non Verba Book

What could your mind do with just a few moments of silence? This week Robert Greene explores the liberation that comes from practicing enlightenment through silence, and how recognition of death tragedy help him manage adversity in his daily life. Listen in as we discuss why manipulation is part of our makeup, why recognizing our failings makes us better people, and how a near-encounter with death changed his perception of adversity.

 

Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, and The 50th Law. His highly anticipated fifth book, Mastery, examines the lives of great historical figures such as Charles Darwin, Mozart, Paul Graham and Henry Ford and distills the traits and universal ingredients that made them masters. In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, Greene’s books are hailed by everyone from war historians to the biggest musicians in the industry (including Jay-Z and 50 Cent).

 

Greene attended U.C. Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he received a degree in classical studies. He currently lives in Los Angeles.

 

You can see a full collection of Greene’s work here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IGV3IS/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=33a4f706-a8ef-4d25-8162-c1f038681070

 

Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.

What could your mind do with just a few moments of silence? This week Robert Greene explores the liberation that comes from practicing enlightenment through silence, and how recognition of death tragedy help him manage adversity in his daily life. Listen in as we discuss why manipulation is part of our makeup, why recognizing our failings makes us better people, and how a near-encounter with death changed his perception of adversity.
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Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, and The 50th Law. His highly anticipated fifth book, Mastery, examines the lives of great historical figures such as Charles Darwin, Mozart, Paul Graham and Henry Ford and distills the traits and universal ingredients that made them masters. In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, Greene&rsquo;s books are hailed by everyone from war historians to the biggest musicians in the industry (including Jay-Z and 50 Cent).
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Greene attended U.C. Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he received a degree in classical studies. He currently lives in Los Angeles.
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You can see a full collection of Greene&rsquo;s work here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IGV3IS/allbooks?ingress=0&amp;visitId=33a4f706-a8ef-4d25-8162-c1f038681070">https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IGV3IS/allbooks?ingress=0&amp;visitId=33a4f706-a8ef-4d25-8162-c1f038681070</a>
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Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to <a href="http://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/">www.marcusaureliusanderson.com</a>. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.

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