It’s a bit humbling to me that this guy who is almost half my age has accomplished so much and seems so wise already.Ĭollege students and others just getting started (and even old guys like me who are still trying to figure things out) will appreciate his take on building a meaningful and artful life. I listened to this while doing yard work recently and found Holiday to be just as engaging and thoughtful in conversation as he is in his writing. This is a solid podcast interview with Ryan by Tim Ferriss. My friend, Nick, recommended Holiday’s reading recommendation newsletter, and I’ve been impressed with the quality and quantity of his book suggestions. As the great Stoic, Marcus Aurelius, wrote: 'Our actions may be impeded. He left college before graduating, but has continued his own education through some killer work experiences and a prolific consumption of books. According to Ryan Holiday, author of the new book The Obstacle is the Way, the ancient Stoics argued the same thing. Holiday, the author, has had an interesting career. It’s a quick read and filled with examples of great men and women who thrived in spite of, or, actually, because of the difficulties seemingly blocking their way. I’ve already given The Obstacle is the Way to a few young friends. Ryan’s writing is influenced by the Stoics, and Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations is one of his favorite books also. He’s in his mid-twenties and just published his third book, The Obstacle is the Way, which is a delightful, short, story-filled exploration of the value of embracing adversity. Ryan Holiday is an impressive young author. The impediment to action advances action.
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