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The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Ryan Holiday
3.86 AVERAGE
931 reviews for:
The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Ryan Holiday
3.86 AVERAGE
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A really good book. Although this book was short it was really dense, I can see myself rereading it in the future and getting a lot more out of it. It was a good introduction to stoic philosophy.
This last year I started reading books and trying to better myself as an individual. So far this book has been by far the best one. I will recommend it to anyone and have even been thinking about reading it again even though I finished it just a few months ago. Every chapter with a new way of attacking life's obstacles paired with real historical figures that embodied the concept. It was inspiring and had me ready to take on any and every challenge life threw at me. Highly Recommend this book to everyone!
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Not for everyone, but a good starting point if you're looking to learn about Stoicism. Chapters are short and easily digestible, found it helpful post pandemic in reframing the experiences I had. Pretty great if your into it, but I can see how it's not everyone's cup of tea.
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Best personal development book I’ve read in a long time!
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It presents a valuable collection of insights, though it occasionally falls short in providing depth and practicality. It has the potential to positively impact one's perspective, but it’s essential to approach its advice critically.
However, it did leave a positive mark on me. I find myself better equipped to confront challenges with a more positive outlook, and an enhanced ability to embrace the present moment.
It offers a refreshing alternative to slogging through numerous volumes, as it neatly packages a plethora of insightful quotes and lessons. It’s best savored gradually.
The anecdotes that preface each chapter - illustrating how influential figures applied these lessons in crucial moments - are superficial. Their applications are briefly mentioned, such as employing a different approach in a physical confrontation or outsmarting a corporate giant as a small business, and I miss how and why they did it.
I don’t entirely endorse the notion of dismissing fears and worries as if they’re inconsequential. This approach is promoted as a one-size-fits-all solution, overshadowing potentially effective methods like confronting and gradually exposing oneself to these fears, which can genuinely reshape one’s perspective.
The book appears to advocate a relentless, anti-rest, and anti-sleep campaign, always being prepared for action. It’s an intriguing concept, but how does one sustain this without risking burnout or losing direction? Is it genuinely the sole path to success?
The concept of “choosing to feel good in a disaster” raises questions about whether emotions can be chosen at will. Emotions often stem from complex processes, but what we can control is how we respond to them. Acknowledging and venting these emotions in a healthy manner before engaging in rational thinking is a more nuanced process than a simple choice.
However, it did leave a positive mark on me. I find myself better equipped to confront challenges with a more positive outlook, and an enhanced ability to embrace the present moment.
It offers a refreshing alternative to slogging through numerous volumes, as it neatly packages a plethora of insightful quotes and lessons. It’s best savored gradually.
The anecdotes that preface each chapter - illustrating how influential figures applied these lessons in crucial moments - are superficial. Their applications are briefly mentioned, such as employing a different approach in a physical confrontation or outsmarting a corporate giant as a small business, and I miss how and why they did it.
I don’t entirely endorse the notion of dismissing fears and worries as if they’re inconsequential. This approach is promoted as a one-size-fits-all solution, overshadowing potentially effective methods like confronting and gradually exposing oneself to these fears, which can genuinely reshape one’s perspective.
The book appears to advocate a relentless, anti-rest, and anti-sleep campaign, always being prepared for action. It’s an intriguing concept, but how does one sustain this without risking burnout or losing direction? Is it genuinely the sole path to success?
The concept of “choosing to feel good in a disaster” raises questions about whether emotions can be chosen at will. Emotions often stem from complex processes, but what we can control is how we respond to them. Acknowledging and venting these emotions in a healthy manner before engaging in rational thinking is a more nuanced process than a simple choice.
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