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The obstacle is the way : the timeless art of turning trials into triumph / Ryan Holiday.

Summary:

"An updated and expanded edition of the book that launched a global phenomenon, The obstacle is the way presents an infinitely elastic formula for turning our toughest trials into our greatest triumphs. Since bestselling author Ryan Holiday introduced Stoicism to the world with The obstacle is the way in 2014, this simple but powerful philosophy for life has taken the world by storm. This brilliant and engaging book is an invaluable source of wisdom for anyone who wants to become more successful at what they do, whether you're a student, a parent, a professional athlete, or a world leader. Now, Ryan Holiday has updated and expanded this modern classic with a new introduction and new content featuring a diverse set of inspiring characters. Icons of history -- from Epictetus and Demosthenes to Amelia Earhart and Richard Wright -- followed a simple formula to achieve greatness. They were not exceptionally brilliant, lucky, or gifted. Their success in overcoming extreme obstacles was the result of a timeless set of philosophical principles that the greatest men and women have always pursued. In obstacle is the way, Ryan Holiday unpacks those lessons and reframes them for today's world, giving us an indispensable formula for turning our toughest trials into triumphs. This new edition is a chance for old fans to revisit a classic and for a new generation to discover the power of Stoicism"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780593719916 (hardcover)
Physical Description: xx, 201 pages ; 19 cm
Edition: Expanded 10th anniversary edition.
Publisher: New York : Portfolio/Penguin, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"First published in hardcover as The obstacle is the way by Portfolio/Penguin in 2014"--Title page verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 197-199) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Reflections, ten years later -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part I. Perception. The discipline of perception -- Recognize your power -- Steady your nerves -- Control your emotions -- Practice objectivity -- Alter your perspective -- Is it up to you? -- Live in the present moment -- Think differently -- Finding the opportunity -- Prepare to act -- Part II. Action. The discipline of action -- Get moving -- Practice persistence -- Iterate -- Follow the process -- Do your job, do it right -- Practice pragmatism -- In praise of the flank attack -- Use obstacles against themselves -- Channel your energy -- Seize the offensive -- Prepare for none of it to work -- Part III. Will. The discipline of the will -- Build your inner citadel -- Anticipation (thinking negatively) -- The art of acquiescence -- Love everything that happens : amor fati -- Perseverance -- Something bigger than yourself -- Meditate on your mortality -- Prepare to start again -- Final thoughts : the obstacle becomes the way -- Postscript : you're now a philosopher, congratulations -- The Stoic reading list -- Reading recommendations.