The obstacle is the way

By: Ryan Holiday    

Pages: 224

Motivation, Self Help

My recommendation: 9 / 10

Date read: 4th Jul'17

Brief review: This book is inspired by the thoughts and writings of some great leaders and philosophers like, Marcus Aurelius, Heraclitus, Virgil and others. As the title suggests, Ryan believes that through the obstacles, there is a way. We need to recognize our power, control emotions, alter perspectives and to think differently. Ryan uses examples of great men in history who defied all challenges and marched ahead. John Rockefeller became the wealthiest American simply by his discipline of perception. Rubin Carter, a top contender for middleweight title, recognized his power and spent every minute to fight his own case to walk out of prison after nineteen years. Ryan is an authority and proponent on stoic way of living. Strongly recommended.