Ryan Holiday – The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
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The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Written by: Ryan Holiday
Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
Format: Unabridged
Release Date:05-06-14
Publisher’s Summary
“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” (Marcus Aurelius)
We 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.
“Great book I wish I had 25 years ago”
This is an amazing book that sums up a lot of Stoicism with relatable stories and useful information. It’s very akin to Robert Greene’s books which makes sense since Ryan interned for him for a time. All of the stories are fantastic and the tips are all actionable and usable in everyday life while being entertaining to boot.
I generally hate author reads and this is not great but also not too bad. I listened at 1.25x which tightens up the performance without losing too much in the way of inflections.
A very annoying part of this audiobook though is that an hour and a half is an episode of the Tim Ferriss podcast that you can get on iTunes. That makes the book come in at roughly 4.5 hours if you don’t want to listen to or have already heard that interview. I just wish that was in the description of the book.
“Excellent Research”
If you could sum up The Obstacle Is the Way in three words, what would they be?
Guidebook to overcoming
What other book might you compare The Obstacle Is the Way to and why?
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants. They are both looking at historical figures and how they figured out a way to overcome obstacles.
What about Ryan Holiday’s performance did you like?
Tim Ferriss interviewed him afterwards that highlighted influences, work ethic, and personality.
“A Great Package”
Any additional comments?
The Obstacle Is the Way was my introduction to Ryan Holiday. It’s a wonderful primer on stoicism, as practiced by an impressive array of individuals prominent in various historical eras. This may seem an odd source for motivation, but I found myself plowing through the material practically without stopping. It is fresh and encouraging. Ryan’s writing is approachable and succinct, and makes for easy listening. I enjoyed his narration, since I’m always partial to hearing the author’s presentation rather than that of a narrator. Some might consider his performance to be somewhat dispassionate. I don’t know. It works for me. The bonus material at the end of the book is valuable as well. Hang on and listen to the interview with Ryan for some great insights.
“Don’t narrate your book if you have a cold”
Where does The Obstacle Is the Way rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Controlling of emotion isn’t a new topic. It’s been talked about since human civilization amongst different schools of philosophies and religions. Yet this book still managed to be interesting and insightful.
What did you like best about this story?
References of real people and stories
What do you think the narrator could have done better?
Not having a code when reading.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Nope, I learned to control my emotion Smiliey
Any additional comments?
Great book, will recommend to friends.
“Just fine.”
Is there anything you would change about this book?
No, it is what I expected. Nice anecdotes.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
Not a story. Not applicable.
What do you think the narrator could have done better?
Slightly nasal voice. No big deal.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
No.
Any additional comments?
Just fine.
“Solid read that is entertaining”
What did you love best about The Obstacle Is the Way?
Solid book with good historical facts and modern day interpretations of ancient scripts. It is a must read for anybody fighting against the rat race.
“Very good book”
All I can say, thank you Ryan for writing this book from all my heart. Please write more like this book.
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