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I’m going to need someone to explain this one to me. How is this book a massive bestseller? What’s the incredible, life-changing philosophy that’s so inspiring to readers?
The Obstacle is the Way is nothing more than a collection of romanticized anecdotes about “inspiring” historical figures (including a literal Nazi, Erwin Rommel). There is no cohesive theme, no step-by-step guide to overcoming your “obstacles” (unless you count the nebulous steps, “Perception. Action. Will.”), nothing whatsoever original or thought provoking.
You call this a top book on Stoicism, Goodreads? Please. I’m disappointed that I wasted a couple of hours reading this, but not as disappointed in all of you for giving this book such a high rating.
The Obstacle is the Way is nothing more than a collection of romanticized anecdotes about “inspiring” historical figures (including a literal Nazi, Erwin Rommel). There is no cohesive theme, no step-by-step guide to overcoming your “obstacles” (unless you count the nebulous steps, “Perception. Action. Will.”), nothing whatsoever original or thought provoking.
You call this a top book on Stoicism, Goodreads? Please. I’m disappointed that I wasted a couple of hours reading this, but not as disappointed in all of you for giving this book such a high rating.