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btodd12's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Best personal development book I’ve read in a long time!
merlymerly's review against another edition
3.0
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.
cmdq's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I really loved The Obstacle is the Way. It completely changed how I see challenges and obstacles, helping me to always look for the opportunities that come with them. The book is full of great examples and quotes that really hit home. I’ve already recommended it to friends, and I’ll definitely keep doing so.
goodkoopa's review against another edition
5.0
The most inspiring book I've read in a while, or ever.
readingroxs's review against another edition
3.0
pretty good and sound advice! will probably give a reread
tiffers87's review against another edition
5.0
“See things for what they are.
Do what we can.
Endure and bear what we must.
What blocked the path is now the path.
What once impedes action advances action.
The obstacle is the way.”
This book. Wow. It’s like I’ve been shown a new way of thinking, like I’ve been sort of sleeping through life. I loved every second of this book. I never gave stoicism much thought- but reading this has completely changed my mindset. To live each day like it’s our last.
“Death doesn’t make life pointless, but rather purposeful.
Momento mori.
Amor fati.
C’est la vie.
What a way to live one’s life. I look forward to reading more by Ryan Holiday! Don’t hesitate. Read this book!!
Do what we can.
Endure and bear what we must.
What blocked the path is now the path.
What once impedes action advances action.
The obstacle is the way.”
This book. Wow. It’s like I’ve been shown a new way of thinking, like I’ve been sort of sleeping through life. I loved every second of this book. I never gave stoicism much thought- but reading this has completely changed my mindset. To live each day like it’s our last.
“Death doesn’t make life pointless, but rather purposeful.
Momento mori.
Amor fati.
C’est la vie.
What a way to live one’s life. I look forward to reading more by Ryan Holiday! Don’t hesitate. Read this book!!