'Ryan Holiday has the wisdom of someone that has lived many lives' STEVEN BARTLETT 'A book
for the bedside of every future - and current - leader in the world' ROBERT GREENE 'Holiday
strips away the myths of achievement to reveal what you truly need to do to conquer life's
obstacles and succeed' JAY SHETTY Since bestselling author Ryan Holiday re-introduced
Stoicism to the world with The Obstacle Is the Way in 2014 this simple but powerful philosophy
for life has become a global phenomenon. From professional athletes and world leaders to
entrepreneurs and creatives just starting out this brilliant and engaging book has been an
invaluable source of wisdom for anyone who wants to become more successful at what they do. Now
Holiday has updated and expanded this modern classic with a new introduction and new chapters
featuring a diverse set of inspiring characters. Unpacking lessons from the lives of
historical icons and reframing them for today's world this book gives us an infinitely
elastic formula for turning our toughest trials into triumphs. Success for the world's greatest
men and women has often come in the shape of their biggest obstacles - Stoicism and this
invaluable book shows this can be true for us all.