“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” — Blaise Pascal The Buddhist word for it was upekkha. The Muslims spoke of aslama. The Hebrews, hishtavut. The second book of the Bhagavad Gita, the epic poem of the warrior Arjuna, speaks of samatvam, an “evenness of mind—a peace […]

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The Obstacle is the Way, by Ryan Holiday, is the first book I’ve read in 2022, and it is now firmly in my top books. This book was great reminder of the fact that when you aim high, you automatically expose yourself to more pressure, but you can always choose to see it in a positive light.

From a small bookstore in Central Texas, the best-selling author rules over the booming Stoicism self-help movement. Why now? Why here?

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Ryan Holiday, at 37, is a prolific storyteller with 15 titles to his name. “Right Thing, Right Now”, the third instalment in his 4-part Stoic virtues series, tackles ‘Justice’ but falls short. While it has its moments, they are few and far between. Much of the book only skims the surface of Stoic philosophy. Holiday tries too hard to make heroes out of history. He calls Harry Truman a Stoic because Truman liked “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius. But it’s hard to see how Truman’s decision…

My number one favorite book of Ryan Holiday’s might surprise you! #3 The Obstacle is the Way is great for anyone who is facing a challenge and is looking for a fresh perspective. #2 Ego is the Enemy teaches readers to recognize when their ego is holding them back from success. #1 Stillness is the Key is for anyone who wants to live a calmer life but feels guilty slowing down. This book will teach you that being still is sometimes exactly what is needed.

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