BOOKS
THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY:
THE RIGHT MINDSET FOR FINDING SUCCESS
Some people are paralyzed in their
tracks when they hit an obstacle in
their lives, while others manage to
thrive because of them. Ryan Holiday’s
The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless
Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
doesn’t provide step-by-step instructions on accomplishing your goals, but
it does offer a mantra and mindset that
everyone can pursue.
Author Ryan Holiday is only 27, but he
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has worked in marketing, written for
major publications like Forbes and
the New York Observer, and been a
media strategist for other authors.
The Obstacle Is the Way is Holiday’s
third book, and deals with failure,
perspective, and having the mental toughness to carry on no matter
what the circumstances. It’s a study
and reflection on the philosophy of
Stoicism, along with stories of great
historical figures that realized that
problems were merely a chance to
grow stronger. By the time you finish
it, you might just feel a little stronger
yourself.
This book is for everyone, and I mean
everyone. We all have obstacles in our
life. Whether you’re an entrepreneur,
artist, or student, this book is about
seeing problems the right way. It cuts
through the bullshit excuses you may
have and delivers example after example of great people doing great things
despite their struggles. This book is for
everyone that wants to do something,
but hasn’t yet.
This is also a motivational read for