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The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Ryan Holiday
3.86 AVERAGE
930 reviews for:
The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Ryan Holiday
3.86 AVERAGE
A book to live your life by. I don't why why it took me so long to start it.
Practical Stoic philosophy, divided into three main sections: Perception, Action and Will. Each section is further split into short chapters. Each chapter is centered around a theme, frequently filled with real-life examples of individuals who have displayed a particular Stoic quality, with a lot of motivating philosophical prose in between. Would recommend for anyone looking to learn more about Stoic philosophy in an accessible way.
I read a lot of non-fiction, and this might be the most boring of them all. I especially do not recommend listening to the audio book, as the reader is very nasally. No hate, but it’s distracting.
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
A summary in five quotes:
Life is not about one obstacle, but many.
We should be constantly asking ourselves this question: Do I need to freak out about this?
If you see any of this as a burden, you're looking at it the wrong way.
People turn shit into sugar all the time.
These obstacles are actually opportunities to test ourselves, to try new things, and, ultimately, to triumph.
Life is not about one obstacle, but many.
We should be constantly asking ourselves this question: Do I need to freak out about this?
If you see any of this as a burden, you're looking at it the wrong way.
People turn shit into sugar all the time.
These obstacles are actually opportunities to test ourselves, to try new things, and, ultimately, to triumph.
It is a nice enough read that gets you motivated. Holiday writes well, the book presents some complex ideas in an easy to understand manner. Still, you can probably remove 30-40% of the book without losing much meaning - the reiterations become annoying at one point.
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Generally this book could be summed up as follows: Right Thoughts, Right Actions, Right Constitution
Generally, this could’ve been an essay. Also the examples the author uses are very cherry-picked. Some reviewers talk about inconsistency, and while I agree that certain a parts of the advice the author shares contradicts itself. I think it’s part of the larger pattern as stated above.
Overall, I’m curious to read more of the sources listed in the bibliography, which I’ll give a plus towards.
Generally, this could’ve been an essay. Also the examples the author uses are very cherry-picked. Some reviewers talk about inconsistency, and while I agree that certain a parts of the advice the author shares contradicts itself. I think it’s part of the larger pattern as stated above.
Overall, I’m curious to read more of the sources listed in the bibliography, which I’ll give a plus towards.
I have been need of some clear thinking of late and really enjoyed Ego is the Enemy, but this book fell flat. The connection to Stoic philosophy is often marginal and the advice is contradictory. Charge boldly ahead! Don't charge too boldly ahead!
Eh.
Eh.