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Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller & Wall Street Journal Bestseller<BR><BR>In The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, bestselling author Ryan Holiday made ancient wisdom wildly popular with a new generation of leaders in sports, politics, and technology. In his new book, Stillness Is the Key, Holiday draws on timeless Stoic and Buddhist philosophy to show why slowing down is the secret weapon for those charging ahead.<BR><BR>All great leaders, thinkers, artists, athletes, and visionaries share one indelible quality. It enables them to conquer their tempers. To avoid distraction and discover great insights. To achieve happiness and do the right thing. Ryan Holiday calls it stillness--to be steady while the world spins around you. <BR><BR>In this book, he outlines a path for achieving this ancient, but urgently necessary way of living. Drawing on a wide range of history's greatest thinkers, from Confucius to Seneca, Marcus Aurelius to Thich Nhat Hanh, John Stuart Mill to Nietzsche, he argues that stillness is not mere inactivity, but the doorway to self-mastery, discipline, and focus.<BR><BR>Holiday also examines figures who exemplified the power of stillness: baseball player Sadaharu Oh, whose study of Zen made him the greatest home run hitter of all time; Winston Churchill, who in balancing his busy public life with time spent laying bricks and painting at his Chartwell estate managed to save the world from annihilation in the process; Fred Rogers, who taught generations of children to see what was invisible to the eye; Anne Frank, whose journaling and love of nature guided her through unimaginable adversity. <BR><BR>More than ever, people are overwhelmed. They face obstacles and egos and competition. Stillness Is the Key offers a simple but inspiring antidote to the stress of 24/7 news and social media. The stillness that we all seek is the path to meaning, contentment, and excellence in a world that needs more of it than ever.

Seit Bestsellerautor Ryan Holiday 2014 mit Das Hindernis ist der Weg den Stoizismus der Welt vorgestellt hat, ist diese einfache, aber kraftvolle Lebensphilosophie zu einem globalen Phänomen geworden. In diesem Buch zeigt der mehrfache Bestsellerautor, wie der Leser den Umgang mit Herausforderungen lernen kann. Denn wir werden tagtäglich mit Problemen konfrontiert. Dabei haben wir stets die Wahl: Wir können uns von den Hürden auf unserem Weg aufhalten lassen oder wir zeigen, aus welchem Holz wir geschnitzt sind, und wachsen an der Herausforderung. Wenn wir vor Aufgaben stehen, die frustrierend oder schwierig sind, löst dies im ersten Moment oft Angst, Wut oder Hilflosigkeit aus. Doch es liegt in unserer Macht, diese erste Reaktion zu nutzen, sie in eine Stärke umzuwandeln und so ans Ziel zu kommen.Zum zehnjährigen Jubiläum seines Bestsellers hat Holiday diesen modernen Klassiker aktualisiert und erweitert, mit einer neuen Einleitung und neuen Kapiteln, in denen eine Reihe inspirierender Persönlichkeiten vorgestellt wird.

Die Inschrift auf dem Orakel von Delphi lautet: 'Nichts im Übermaß'. Das ist leicht gesagt, aber schwer zu praktizieren - und wenn es schon 300 v. Chr. schwer war, so ist es heute fast unmöglich. Und doch ist die Selbstdisziplin die stärkste und wichtigste Tugend, die jeder von uns lernen kann. Ohne sie können wir unsere Lebensziele nicht erreichen. Ryan Holiday beschreibt im 2. Band der Reihe über die vier stoischen Tugenden, wie wir Willenskraft, Mäßigung und Selbstkontrolle - also Disziplin - in unserem Leben kultivieren können. Von Aristoteles und Mark Aurel bis hin zu Toni Morrison und Königin Elisabeth II. beleuchtet er die großen Vorbilder dieser Praxis und was wir von ihnen lernen können. Bei Mäßigung geht es nicht um Abstinenz, sondern um Selbstachtung, Konzentration und Ausgewogenheit. Ohne sie werden selbst die positivsten Eigenschaften zu Charakterfehlern. Aber mit Mäßigung sind Glück und Erfolg garantiert: Der Schlüssel liegt nicht im Mehr, sondern darin, das richtige Maß zu finden.

Discover the power, confidence and purposethat come with courage: book 1 in the New York Times-bestselling Stoic Virtues series<BR> <BR>'An urgent call to arms for each and all of us' Matthew McConaughey<BR><BR>Courage is a powerful force that enables us to overcome obstacles, fight for what's right, serve others, drive change - and, ultimately, become who we were truly meant to be.<BR><BR>From the ancient Spartans to the American civil rights movement, from pioneering scientists to mould-breaking CEOs, leaders across history have always found greatness because of the risks they dared to take. But today, so many of us are paralysed by fear. <BR><BR>In this first book in the bestselling Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday shows how we too can step forward while when others might step back. Courage is not simply physical bravery but also doing the right thing and standing up for what you believe; it's creativity, generosity and perseverance. And it is the only way to live an extraordinary, fulfilled and effective life. <BR><BR>The call to courage comes to us all. If you won't answer, who will? This book will equip you with the bravery to begin. <BR><BR>'A clear and inspiring guide for how to develop this highest of human virtues' Robert Greene

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER<BR> <BR>Harness the life-changing power of integrity in an era of dishonesty: book 3 in the New York Times-bestselling Stoic Virtues series<BR> <BR>'Right Thing, Right Now is a message all of us need to hear' ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER<BR><BR>We know justice when we see it: moral character, admirable action, decency, honour, integrity. Our purpose flows from these values and nothing in life is worthwhile if we compromise them. <BR>For the Stoics, justice was more than an idea. It was a way of life, a personal commitment to doing the right thing, no matter how difficult the path. <BR><BR>In this third instalment of his bestselling Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday draws on historical icons and contemporary heroes to show us how to embrace the power of owning our convictions and acting accordingly. Ultimately, greatness is impossible without goodness. Your values, character and deeds will determine your success and legacy. <BR><BR>What will you do? What won't you do? What mustyou do? Do the right thing, right now.<BR><BR>'Pitch-perfect for navigating one of the most un-virtuous times in living memory' Telegraph

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER<BR><BR>Foster curiosity, discernment and life-changing wisdom: book 4 in the bestselling Stoic Virtues series<BR><BR>'Some authors give advice. Ryan Holiday distils wisdom' CAL NEWPORT, bestselling author of Deep Work<BR><BR> 'Ryan Holiday is one of his generation's finest thinkers' STEVEN PRESSFIELD, author of The War of Art<BR><BR>Wisdom is central to a meaningful life. It gives us perspective, reveals knowledge and guides our path. Without it, our best qualities become our worst: courage turns to foolhardiness, self-discipline to cruelty, justice to empty moralising. We all aspire to be wise - but wisdom is earned. <BR><BR>In this fourth and final instalment of his bestselling Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday uncovers tried and true methods for cultivating wisdom. Drawing on lessons from heroes across history, including Marcus Aurelius, Abraham Lincoln, Maya Angelou and Joan Didion, he shows how to keep an open mind in times of division and disruption; to listen more than we talk; to think with nuance and ruthlessly question our own beliefs. Through cautionary figures like Elon Musk, he shows how dangerous intelligence can be without wisdom - and how we can all escape today's traps of tribalism, certainty and self-righteousness. <BR><BR>Are you open to listening? Are you willing to question? Are you here to learn? Wisdom is work. But it's worth it.

An updated and expanded edition of the book that launched a global phenomenon, The Obstacle Is the Way presents an infinitely elastic formula for turning our toughest trials into our greatest triumphs.<BR><BR>Since bestselling author Ryan Holiday introduced Stoicism to the world with The Obstacle Is the Way in 2014, this simple but powerful philosophy for life has taken the world by storm. This brilliant and engaging book is an invaluable source of wisdom for anyone who wants to become more successful at what they do, whether you’re a student, a parent, a professional athlete, or a world leader. Now, Ryan Holiday has updated and expanded this modern classic with a new introduction and new content featuring a diverse set of inspiring characters.<BR><BR>Icons of history—from Epictetus and Demosthenes to Amelia Earhart and Richard Wright—followed a simple formula to achieve greatness. They were not exceptionally brilliant, lucky, or gifted. Their success in overcoming extreme obstacles was the result of a timeless set of philosophical principles that the greatest men and women have always pursued.<BR><BR>In The Obstacle Is the Way, Ryan Holiday unpacks those lessons and reframes them for today's world, giving us an indispensable formula for turning our toughest trials into triumphs. This new edition is a chance for old fans to revisit a classic and for a new generation to discover the power of Stoicism.