Overview
#1 Wall Street Journal BestsellerThe Obstacle is the Way has become a cult classic, beloved by men and women around the world who apply its wisdom to become more successful at whatever they do. Its many fans include a former governor and movie star (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a hip hop icon (LL Cool J), an Irish tennis pro (James McGee), an NBC sportscaster (Michele Tafoya), and the coaches and players of winning teams like the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Cubs, and University of Texas men's basketball team.The book draws its inspiration from stoicism, the ancient Greek philosophy of enduring pain or adversity with perseverance and resilience. Stoics focus on the things they can control, let go of everything else, and turn every new obstacle into an opportunity to get better, stronger, tougher. As Marcus Aurelius put it nearly 2000 years ago: ""The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way."" Ryan Holiday shows us how some of the most successful people in history--from John D. Rockefeller to Amelia Earhart to Ulysses S. Grant to Steve Jobs--have applied stoicism to overcome difficult or even impossible situations. Their embrace of these principles ultimately mattered more than their natural intelligence, talents, or luck.If you're feeling frustrated, demoralized, or stuck in a rut, this book can help you turn your problems into your biggest advantages. And along the way it will inspire you with dozens of true stories of the greats from every age and era.
Full Product Details
Author: Ryan Holiday ,
Ryan Holiday
Publisher: Penguin Audiobooks
Imprint: Penguin Audiobooks
Edition: Unabridged edition
ISBN: 9798217068975
Publication Date: 06 August 2024
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"A book for the bedside of every future--and current--leader in the world.-- ""Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power and Mastery"" A very, very good book with lots of examples about people who had to overcome great obstacles to have success.-- ""Nick Saban, head football coach at the University of Alabama "" Even though I was familiar with the basis for this book -- the ancient philosophy of stoicism: overcoming obstacles through the practice of wisdom, courage, self-control, and mindfulness -- it felt like a revelation when I read it.-- ""Allison K. Hill, Los Angeles Daily News "" First came Marcus Aurelius, then Frederick the Great . . . and now there's you. This surprising book shows you how to craft a life of wonder by embracing obstacles and challenges.-- ""Chris Guillebeau, author of The $100 Startup"" Follow these precepts and you will revolutionize your life. Read this book!-- ""Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art and Gates of Fire"" In this tight, engaging book, Ryan Holiday shines a bright, powerful light on the path to living and leading well. Read it, learn from it, and get cracking!-- ""Nancy F. Koehn, historian and leadership expert, Harvard Business School"" My life has been beset with obstacles. It takes practice (and pain) to surmount them and achieve success. Ryan's book is a how-to guide for just that.-- ""James Altucher, investor and author of Choose Yourself"" Ryan Holiday has written a brilliant and engaging book, well beyond his years. . . . It is invaluable.-- ""Honorable Frederic Block, Judge, U.S. District Court"" The book on stoicism that's taking the NFL by storm.-- "" Sports Illustrated"" Tremendous! Go buy every book that Ryan Holiday has written.-- ""John Tesh, host of national radio show Intelligence for Your Life"" The best one I've read. Ryan Holiday is brilliant. If I had read The Obstacle Is the Way sooner, a few things might have been different.-- "" Rory McIlroy, 2x PGA Champion"""
Author Information
Ryan Holiday is a media strategist for notorious clients such as Tucker Max and Dov Charney. After dropping out of college at age nineteen to apprentice under Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power, he went on to advise many bestselling authors and multiplatinum musicians. He is currently the director of marketing at American Apparel. He lives in New Orleans. Ryan Holiday is a media strategist for notorious clients such as Tucker Max and Dov Charney. After dropping out of college at age nineteen to apprentice under Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power, he went on to advise many bestselling authors and multiplatinum musicians. He is currently the director of marketing at American Apparel. He lives in New Orleans.
