An updated and expanded edition of the book that launched a global phenomenon, The Obstacle Is the Way presents an infinitely elastic formula for turning our toughest trials into our greatest triumphs.
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 taken the world by storm. This brilliant and engaging book is an invaluable source of wisdom for anyone who wants to become more successful at what they do, whether you’re a student, a parent, a professional athlete, or a world leader. Now, Ryan Holiday has updated and expanded this modern classic with a new introduction and new content featuring a diverse set of inspiring characters.
Icons of history—from Epictetus and Demosthenes to Amelia Earhart and Richard Wright—followed a simple formula to achieve greatness. They were not exceptionally brilliant, lucky, or gifted. Their success in overcoming extreme obstacles was the result of a timeless set of philosophical principles that the greatest men and women have always pursued.
In The Obstacle Is the Way, Ryan Holiday unpacks those lessons and reframes them for today's world, giving us an indispensable formula for turning our toughest trials into triumphs. This new edition is a chance for old fans to revisit a classic and for a new generation to discover the power of Stoicism.
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The Obstacle is the Way Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
“The book on stoicism that’s taking the NFL by storm.” –Sports Illustrated
"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
“Follow these precepts and you will revolutionize your life. Read this book!” —Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art and Gates of Fire
“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
“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
"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
“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
“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
“Tremendous! Go buy every book that Ryan Holiday has written." —John Tesh, host of national radio show Intelligence for Your Life
"Love anything Joyce Meyer - her books are very easy and understandable. She's a great teacher"
— Carla B. (5/5)
Love it
"Very good book for those who want to find a way out of tough situations"
— Ethan (5/5)
MANDATORY READING!
"Incredible read. This book should be mandatory for everyone to read. It is well written, well explained and jam packed with relevant information. Very simple concepts with tremendous depth."
— Mitchell (5/5)
Persist and Resist - a Ryan Holiday book review
"""The Obstacle Is The Way"" is a timeless book that is relevant to all peoples from all over the world. The books beauty lies in the fact that it truly is applicable to anyone in any area of life. Everyone has their own individual ""obstacle"" they must deal with wither it's financial, physical, mental, or simply very personal but through Ryan's book we come to understand that it is not the obstacle that is the challenge it's our judgement about the obstacle. The book is filled with an array of stories of people who have embodied perseverance, grit, resilience, and persistence to overcome their ""obstacles"" and to address these obstacles head on with action rather then judgement. Please if you are going through something that is challenging you then the first action you can take to overcome this challenge is by taking the time to read this amazing book."
— Evasily (5/5)
A Must Read
"Great easy read, Ryan shows a great perspective on embracing the challenges we have in life by seeking the lesson and turning them into opportunities."
— Christina (5/5)
Great Playbook/ Blueprint
"Holiday does a great job at helping provide different frameworks to attack problems."
— Ovett (5/5)
Practical and Helpful!
"Well researched, clearly written and actionable - a gem of a book!"
— Amy W. (4/5)
In the difficult there is opportunity
"A reminder that life is not easy and in the difficult there is opportunity."
— Stephen (5/5)
Eye opening
"I have listened twice to this in audio book form and it is excellent. Ryan Holiday's books are all excellent, well researched and clear. I have read all of them."
— MoleskineMom (5/5)
Changes Perspective
"This book has a great way of looking at challenges and struggles. It really changes perspective."
— Alesia (4/5)
Q&A
Published date: Oct 01, 2024
Language: English
No. of Pages: 224
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780593719916
Dimensions:
5.35" W x
0.88" L x
7.29" H
Ryan Holiday is one of the world’s bestselling living philosophers. His books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and the #1 New York Times bestseller Stillness Is the Key, appear in more than forty languages and have sold over 10 million copies. He lives outside Austin with his wife and two boys ... and a small herd of cows and donkeys and goats. His bookstore, The Painted Porch, sits on historic Main Street in Bastrop, Texas.
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