The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (Unabridged)
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4.4 • 692 Ratings
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Publisher Description
"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." (Marcus Aurelius)
We are stuck, stymied, frustrated. But it needn't be this way. There is a formula for success that's been followed by the icons of history - from John D. Rockefeller to Amelia Earhart to Ulysses S. Grant to Steve Jobs - a formula that let them turn obstacles into opportunities. Faced with impossible situations, they found the astounding triumphs we all seek.
These men and women were not exceptionally brilliant, lucky, or gifted. Their success came from timeless philosophical principles laid down by a Roman emperor who struggled to articulate a method for excellence in any and all situations.
This book reveals that formula for the first time - and shows us how we can turn our own adversity into advantage.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Even if you don’t think of philosophy as relevant or fun, Ryan Holiday is here to change your mind. With this fast, fascinating, and uplifting listen, Holiday introduces us to the teachings of the Stoics, a school of ancient Greeks who believed that life’s biggest challenges are actually its greatest gifts—since they give us the opportunity to learn, adapt, and reach new heights. Holiday paints their philosophies as an appealing way to look at life, peppering this audiobook with surprising examples of how Stoicism has been reflected in the words and deeds of some of the most celebrated people in history, from Thomas Edison to Barack Obama. Smart, plain-spoken, and read by the author himself, The Obstacle is the Way shows us how Stoicism has tons of applications in real life, like learning how to anticipate worst-case scenarios so that surprises won’t steamroll you if and when they happen. If watching The Good Place got you interested in exploring philosophy on your own, this is a great next step.
Customer Reviews
A compilation of historical interpretations
I’m grateful for the author to have compiled lessons in stoicism throughout history. Tracks are relatively independent and do not build on one another. 1.5 hour interview at the end could have been a link to a podcast and not part of the audiobook. Generally, great historical references and connection to modern day applications.
Awesome.
Awesome book. Great content and well written. As a business owner/entrepreneur, this is an incredibly inspiring way to approach work and leadership as well as a way a way to approach life. I am now inspired to be a stoic. Ryan Holiday is a great writer and I highly recommend this book.
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Love this book, but who had the great idea of having the audiobook be one single 6 hour file? It would have been awesome to have divided up the chapters. Dissapointed