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Mentioned in 350 episodes

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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Mentioned in 350 episodes

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as a book referenced in the conversation.

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in the context of Stoicism and overcoming obstacles.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

in the context of a magazine article about Stoicism.

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Mentioned by

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in the episode introduction as one of

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's books.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

when discussing the importance of mastering a valuable skill to craft a deep life.

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Mentioned by

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as an example of a secondary source for Stoicism.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

as an example of someone who has successfully reduced the trappings of fame and embraced simplicity.

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Mentioned by

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as one of

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Mentioned by

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as a book that influenced his views on resilience.

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Mentioned by

Christopher Sommer

as a book he is currently reading.

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Mentioned by

Brendan Barca

as someone whose work he is familiar with in relation to Stoicism.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as the third book in

Ryan Holiday

's four-book series on the cardinal virtues of stoicism.

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Mentioned by

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as a book in which he talks about contemptuous expressions.

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Mentioned by

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as a book he wrote while in Australia.

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Mentioned by

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as one of his books that did not reach the New York Times bestseller list due to a categorization error.

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Mentioned by

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, who recommends the 10th anniversary edition.

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Mentioned by

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among

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's other best-selling books.

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