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394: Lessons from the Stoics. Discipline, Leadership, Life. With Ryan Holiday.

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The Obstacle Is The Way

Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor, wrote a powerful concept on overcoming obstacles. He emphasized that our intentions and attitudes cannot be hindered by external obstacles as our minds have the ability to adapt and turn obstacles into opportunities. According to him, hindrances actually propel us towards action and the obstacles themselves become a means of advancing forward.

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