Who Can Tell You You’re Wrong? | What's In Your Way Is The Way
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Jun 24, 2025
Power changes not just the individual but also how people interact with them. Embrace obstacles as chances for personal growth, drawing wisdom from historical figures like Emperor Hadrian. The discussion includes a unique leather-bound edition of 'The Obstacle is the Way' and its significance. Additionally, the importance of preparedness in facing life-threatening challenges is highlighted, emphasizing that knowledge is invaluable in times of crisis.
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Power Alters Others' Behavior
Power changes the people around you, not just you.
It alters what they say to you and how they say it, often breeding fear and dependence.
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Favorinus' Wisdom on Power
Emperor Hadrian's philosopher Favorinus knew he was right but conceded to avoid conflict.
Favorinus explained that making a god-king feel stupid was perilous, showing power's weak position.
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Ego Hinders Leadership
Narcissistic leaders often fail because they lack accountability and resist correction.
Accepting correction and admitting error are essential to escape ego and improve leadership.
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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.
How to Survive Against the Odds
Tales & Tips for Animal Attacks and Natural Disasters
William Morrow
This survival guidebook delves into real-life stories of individuals facing life-threatening situations, offering insights into their survival strategies. It features expert advice from doctors and psychologists, explaining the physiological and psychological responses to such events. The book provides practical tips for mental and physical resilience during crises. It also emphasizes crucial actions to take and avoid in survival scenarios. Ultimately, it aims to empower readers with knowledge to increase their chances of survival.
The Daily Stoic Journal
Ryan Holiday
Stephen Hanselman
This journal is designed to help readers apply Stoic principles to their daily lives. It features space for morning and evening notes, weekly explanations of powerful Stoic practices, related quotations, and daily prompts to inspire deeper reflection and application. Created with a durable, Smyth-sewn binding and including resources for further reading, it is a companion volume for those who love 'The Daily Stoic' and can also be used as a stand-alone journal. It aims to help readers achieve inner peace, clarity, and effectiveness in their lives.
Meditations
Marcus Aurelius
Meditations is a series of private writings composed by Marcus Aurelius, one of Rome's greatest emperors, as he struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Written between 170 and 180 CE while on military campaigns, this work combines Stoic philosophy with personal observations on leadership, duty, mortality, and human nature. Through twelve books of intimate thoughts never intended for publication, Marcus Aurelius explores themes of self-improvement, resilience in the face of adversity, and living virtuously while accepting what cannot be changed.
The thing about power is not so much that it changes you but that it changes the people around you. It changes what they’re willing to say to you…and how they say it.