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The Obstacle Is the Way: 10th Anniversary Edition

The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

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The Obstacle Is the Way: 10th Anniversary Edition

By: Ryan Holiday
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Since bestselling author Ryan Holiday introduced Stoicism to the world with The Obstacle Is the Way in 2014, this simple but powerful philosophy for life has become a global phenomenon. From professional athletes and world leaders to entrepreneurs and creatives just starting out, this brilliant and engaging book has been an invaluable source of wisdom for anyone who wants to become more successful at what they do. Now, Holiday has updated and expanded this modern classic with a new introduction and new chapters featuring a diverse set of inspiring characters.

Unpacking lessons from the lives of historical icons, and reframing them for today's world, this book gives us an infinitely elastic formula for turning our toughest trials into triumphs. Success for the world's greatest men and women has often come in the shape of their biggest obstacles - Stoicism, and this invaluable book, shows this can be true for us all.

©2014 Ryan Holiday (P)2022 Profile Books Ltd Career Success Personal Development Personal Success Inspiring Stoicism
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I have been interested in Stoic Philosophy for several years. Last year I subscribed to The Daily Stoic after enjoying Ryan Holiday's YouTube videos. This is a wonderful audiobook. Read earnestly by the author, it is full of wisdom that can be applied to everyday life, for problems big and small. I really liked the focus on historical figures, especially Ulysses S. Grant.

Genuinely life changing

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A contemporary insight into the stoic world. I especially liked the examples from the stoics who lived 2000 or 100 years ago.

Excellent work giving us strength to overcome the issues we face and become stronger

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I listened to “The Obstacle is the Way” and “Ego is the Enemy “ within the same month. Both books profoundly influenced my perception of events both “good” and “bad”, present and past happening/that happened around me. I gained deeper insights on me as a person , my weaknesses, strengths and abilities and how each one had come to play in defining key moments in my life thus far. Ryan Holiday gives practical pragmatic self help advice on how we can do better and be the Best version of ourselves in all situations and circumstances.

A must read for anyone interested in achieving self actualization.

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I really enjoyed listening to The Obstacle is the Way. It truly shows the depth of understanding life and its impact on human life. How obstacles can be utilised to create, achieve and grow. Focus on the things that you can change. From his examples show how accepting those things you can’t control can shift your mindset to be the best version of yourself that you can be.

Turn the obstacle upside down

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Great way of thinking and I feel better for reading it.
Some good examples to real life subjects.

Really good read

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