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Stoic ideas for turning problems into advantages
2014Fast paceHopeful
What it is about
Ryan Holiday draws on Stoic philosophers such as Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus to teach how to handle setbacks. He tells stories of people who turned problems into success. The book is organized around perception, action and will.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a short book on Stoic thinking.
What you will get
It sold widely among athletes and coaches.
The Obstacle Is the Way Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Self-help · Stoicism · Adversity · Resilience
Length
224 pages · ≈ 6 h
More about this book
Characters
Ryan Holiday and the figures he writes about.
Setting
Business, sports and history.
What makes it different
A modern retelling of Stoicism through stories.
Feel
Direct, motivating and brisk.
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