The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
by Ryan Holiday
The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday holds a highly rated rating of 4.11 out of 5, based on 12.5K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 201 pages.
About The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” — Marcus AureliusWe are stuck, stymied, frustrated. But it needn’t be this way. There is a formula for success that’s been followed by the icons of history—from John D. Rockefeller to Amelia Earhart to Ulysses S. Grant to Steve Jobs—a formula that let them turn obstacles into opportunities. Faced with impossible situations, they found the astounding triumphs we all seek.These men and women were not exceptionally brilliant, lucky, or gifted. Their success came from timeless philosophical principles laid down by a Roman emperor who struggled to articulate a method for excellence in any and all situations.This book reveals that formula for the first time—and shows us how we can turn our own adversity into advantage.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ryan Holiday |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 201 |
| Kindle Price | $4.99 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Business, Psychology |
| Average Rating | 4.11 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,470 |
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The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph is categorized as Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Business. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
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The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph has 201 pages.
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The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph was written by Ryan Holiday. It was first published in 2014.
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The ISBN-13 for The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph is 9781591846350.0.
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