The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday
This is a phenomenal book about Stoicism and its practical application to everyday life situations and problems. How can you steal fortune from misfortune? There are three disciplines to focus on, which will allow you to take any obstacle and use it as a launch point: Perception, Action, and Will.
1- Perception- How do we look at the world and our problems? How can we reframe problems so that we can see possible benefits that we can pull from our circumstances? Find the opportunity.
2- Action- Are we victims or are we heroes? Are we letting things happen to us or are we happening, with purpose to our lives? Follow the process.
3- Will- Do we have the guts to try, and fail, and try again? Do we crumble under pressure or do we stand up strong, absorb the energy, and channel it into action? Who are we when things are going wrong? Are we building things that are bigger than ourselves? Persevere.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in actionable philosophy. (Rated PG-13, Score 10/10)
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