The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
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#1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller The 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 menโs 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: โThe impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.โ Ryan Holiday shows us how some of the most successful people in historyโfrom John D. Rockefeller to Amelia Earhart to Ulysses S. Grant to Steve Jobsโhave 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 youโre 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. Review: paradigm shift creator - great book - briliant book - must get one! a superb problem solver, creates paradigm shifts in your thinking! Review: Excellent read - An excellent book, very thought provoking
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 5,609 Reviews |
M**N
paradigm shift creator - great book
briliant book - must get one! a superb problem solver, creates paradigm shifts in your thinking!
M**E
Excellent read
An excellent book, very thought provoking
B**Y
Excellent read
This is the second book I have read by Ryan Holiday. I find his style of writing both easy to follow and very engaging. He makes what can 'be perceived as a dull topic come alive with his insight and humour.
N**Y
Life Changing Perspective
This book is greatly designed and the hardback makes the reading experience much more enjoyable. The book itself is great and highlights key teachings that would be required in everyday life, it shapes a great mind of a resilient mind which is great for athletes going through obstacles (injuries).
S**M
Fabulous Books
I think I have read most of Ryan's books and have watched lots of his YouTube videos. He writes in a way that is easy to understand, which then makes it easy to apply to your own life.
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itโs an incredible book
Itโs a must read. It has transformed my ability to deal with things. I highly recommend it! I will re-read this again and again
J**N
A Classic
I already owned a digital version of this book which Iโve read several times, but when I saw the Anniversary hardback edition I knew I had to have it. The amount of value Iโve gotten from this book (and all of Ryanโs work) is astounding.
P**N
One of the best books I have read
One of the best books I have read, changed my life for the best. Thank you Ryan. I now buy this book as a birthday present or any other tenuous reason for friends to spread the word
A**R
Great book
Best for philosophy lovers
C**E
Deep wisdom
This easy reading book brings up real wisdom. It's ancient knowledge that our Western society seems to have forgotten.
F**A
Knowing that everything happens for me and not to me.
I like every single word in this book. The simplicity is awesome ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐.
J**E
Ryan Holiday does not miss
A very good book. Ryan and his knowledge of stoicism has given us readers a versatile breadth of knowledge with his books. This book is no different. Very, very clearly lays out how adversity is necessary if you want to succeed. Uses not only stoicism but other historical accounts to back up his points. it is both a great self-help book and history lesson in a way.
M**D
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