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The obstacle is the way

Book • 2014
In 'The Obstacle Is the Way', Ryan Holiday presents a framework for turning obstacles into successes.

Drawing from the philosophy of Stoicism and the writings of Marcus Aurelius, Holiday outlines three disciplines: perception, action, and will.

He illustrates these principles with historical anecdotes from figures such as John D. Rockefeller, Amelia Earhart, Ulysses S. Grant, and Steve Jobs.

The book emphasizes the importance of perception in shaping one's response to obstacles, the need for intentional and creative action, and the cultivation of will to persist through challenges.

Holiday argues that by adopting these Stoic principles, individuals can transform their obstacles into opportunities for growth and success.

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