The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage by Ry

Description: The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday A modern guru who shows the way to turn problems into opportunities - in business and marketing, Ryan Holiday has done it all, seen it all, and now hes here to show you the way. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description We give up too easily. With a simple change of attitude, what seem like insurmountable obstacles become once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Ryan Holiday, who dropped out of college at nineteen to serve as an apprentice to bestselling modern Machiavelli Robert Greene and is now a media consultant for billion-dollar brands, draws on the philosophy of the Stoics to guide you in every situation, showing that what blocks our path actually opens one that is new and better.If the competition threatens you, its time to be fearless, to display your courage. An impossible deadline becomes a chance to show how dedicated you are. And as Ryan discovered as Director of Marketing for American Apparel, if your brand is generating controversy - its also potentially generating publicity.The Stoic philosophy - that what is in the way, is the way - can be applied to any problem: its a formula invented more than 2,000 years ago, whose effectiveness has been proven in battles and board rooms ever since. From Barack Obamas ability to overcome obstacles in his election races, to the design of the iPhone, the stoic philosophy has helped its users become world-beaters. Notes A modern guru shows us how a simple change in attitude can change insurmountable obstacles into once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. His previous book, Trust Me Im Lying, was an instant Wall Street Journal bestseller. Author Biography Ryan Holiday is a media strategist for notorious clients like Tucker Max and Dov Charney, and worked on the publicity campaign for Tim Ferrisss The 4-Hour Work Week. After dropping out of college at nineteen, he went on to advise bestselling authors and multi-platinum musicians. He is the Director of Marketing at American Apparel and his strategies are used as case studies by Twitter, YouTube and Google. His first book, Trust Me Im Lying was a Wall Street Journal bestseller. He currently lives in New Orleans. Review First came Marcus Aurelius, then Frederick the Great . . . and now theres you. This surprising book shows you how to craft a life of wonder by embracing obstacles and challenges. -- Chris Guillebeau, author of The $100 StartupA book for the bedside of every future - and current - leader in the world. -- Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power and MasteryAn absolute must-read. A kind of users manual for life, you will turn to it time and time again and learn to tear through any obstacle and resolve any conflict. -- Jimmy Soni, managing editor of Huffington Post, author of Romes Last CitizenA very, very good book with lots of examples about people who had to overcome great obstacles to have success. -- Nick Saban, head football coach at the University of AlabamaThe best one Ive read. Ryan Holiday is brilliant. If I had read The Obstacle Is the Way sooner, a few things might have been different. -- Rory McIlroy, 2x PGA ChampionFollow these precepts and you will revolutionize your life. Read this book! -- Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art and Gates of FireMy life has been beset with obstacles. It takes practice (and pain) to surmount them and achieve success. Ryans book is a how-to guide for just that. -- James Altucher, investor and author of Choose YourselfThe book on stoicism thats taking the NFL by storm. * Sports Illustrated *Ryan Holiday has written a brilliant and engaging book, well beyond his years. . . . It is invaluable. -- Honorable Frederic Block, Judge, U.S. District CourtEven though I was familiar with the basis for this book - the ancient philosophy of stoicism: overcoming obstacles through the practice of wisdom, courage, self-control, and mindfulness - it felt like a revelation when I read it. -- Allison K. Hill * Los Angeles Daily News *Ryan Holiday is part Machiavelli, part Ogilvy ... this whiz kid is the secret weapon youve never heard of. -- Tim Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Work WeekIn this tight, engaging book, Ryan Holiday shines a bright, powerful light on the path to living and leading well. Read it, learn from it, and get cracking! -- Nancy F. Koehn, historian and leadership expert, Harvard Business SchoolTremendous! Go buy every book that Ryan Holiday has written. -- John Tesh, host of national radio show Intelligence for Your LifeVery powerful and interesting ... its one Im going to go over often. Theres some great stuff in here. -- Joe Rogan Promotional In business and marketing, Ryan Holiday has done it all, seen it all, and now hes here to show you ... the way.A modern guru who shows the way to turn problems into opportunities. Long Description A modern guru who shows the way to turn problems into opportunities - in business and marketing, Ryan Holiday has done it all, seen it all, and now hes here to show you the way. We give up too easily. With a simple change of attitude, what seem like insurmountable obstacles become once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Ryan Holiday, who dropped out of college at nineteen to serve as an apprentice to bestselling modern Machiavelli Robert Greene and is now a media consultant for billion-dollar brands, draws on the philosophy of the Stoics to guide you in every situation, showing that what blocks our path actually opens one that is new and better. If the competition threatens you, its time to be fearless, to display your courage. An impossible deadline becomes a chance to show how dedicated you are. And as Ryan discovered as Director of Marketing for American Apparel, if your brand is generating controversy - its also potentially generating publicity. The Stoic philosophy - that what is in the way, is the way - can be applied to any problem: its a formula invented more than 2,000 years ago, whose effectiveness has been proven in battles and board rooms ever since. From Barack Obamas ability to overcome obstacles in his election races, to the design of the iPhone, the stoic philosophy has helped its users become world-beaters. Review Text First came Marcus Aurelius, then Frederick the Great . . . and now theres you. This surprising book shows you how to craft a life of wonder by embracing obstacles and challenges. Promotional "Headline" In business and marketing, Ryan Holiday has done it all, seen it all, and now hes here to show you ... the way.A modern guru who shows the way to turn problems into opportunities. Details ISBN1781251495 Author Ryan Holiday Year 2015 ISBN-10 1781251495 ISBN-13 9781781251492 Media Book Publisher Profile Books Ltd Imprint Profile Books Ltd Subtitle The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 650.1 Format Paperback Edition Main Translated from English Language English Pages 224 Short Title The Obstacle Is the Way UK Release Date 2015-06-04 AU Release Date 2015-06-04 Edition Description Main Publication Date 2015-06-04 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education NZ Release Date 2015-05-26 Alternative 9781782830054 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116985238;

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