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Books by Ryan Holiday mentioned on podcasts
Ryan Holiday's works on stoicism and personal growth were frequently highlighted on his podcast, The Daily Stoic. Holiday discussed the ten-year anniversary edition of 'The Obstacle Is the Way', mentioning that he re-recorded audiobook sections and incorporated an anecdote from guest Julia Baird's book 'Phosphorescence'. He also reflected on how he viewed 'The Obstacle Is the Way' in his early twenties as a tool to overcome professional challenges. When discussing the book's long-term readership, Holiday compared the sales success of 'Ego Is the Enemy' to another book released around the same time. Other episodes featured Holiday referencing his book 'Courage Is Calling' when discussing inaction and regrets, exploring Book 1 of Marcus Aurelius's 'Meditations', and discussing the central stoic ideas featured in 'The Daily Stoic'.
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The Obstacle Is the Way
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday is a popular modern guide to applying ancient Stoic philosophy to overcome adversity, drawing inspiration from historical figures who turned trials into triumphs.
Recommended“I read, The Obstacle is the Way. I read, Ego is the Enemy. Stillness is the Key. Courage is Calling. And gradually, I realized these books weren't really teaching me how to control life.”
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The Daily Stoic
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman is a popular daily devotional offering 365 days of ancient Stoic wisdom, practical reflections, and actionable insights.
Recommended“And about every book I could get my hands on, I read, I studied, I bought the Daily Stoic and the Daily Stoic Journal and just really dove in.”
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Ego Is the Enemy
Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday is a philosophical guide that warns against the destructive nature of ego and ambition while offering practical Stoic strategies for humility and perseverance.
Recommended“I read, The Obstacle is the Way. I read, Ego is the Enemy. Stillness is the Key. Courage is Calling. And gradually, I realized these books weren't really teaching me how to control life.”
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Stillness Is the Key
Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday is a bestselling book that explores how ancient Stoic philosophy can help readers find inner peace, master their emotions, and achieve clarity in a chaotic world.
Recommended“I read, The Obstacle is the Way. I read, Ego is the Enemy. Stillness is the Key. Courage is Calling. And gradually, I realized these books weren't really teaching me how to control life.”
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Trust Me, I'm Lying
Trust Me, I'm Lying by Ryan Holiday is an expose detailing the mechanics of media manipulation and the darker incentives driving online journalism.
Discussed“You wrote, Trust me, I'm lying. Yeah.”
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Discipline Is Destiny
Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday is a compelling book that examines the power of self-control through historical examples and Stoic philosophy.
Discussed“So, the thing that I want to start off with is my favorite video, okay, of yours is there's this clip where I think that you were working on Discipline is Destiny and you get a call from your editor that Courage is calling was number three on the New York Times list and I'm like, "This guy is so”
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Courage Is Calling
Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday is a bestselling exploration of Stoic philosophy focused on overcoming fear and pursuing bravery in everyday life.
Recommended“I read, The Obstacle is the Way. I read, Ego is the Enemy. Stillness is the Key. Courage is Calling. And gradually, I realized these books weren't really teaching me how to control life.”
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Conspiracy
Conspiracy by Ryan Holiday is a nonfiction book detailing the legal battle and ultimate takedown of Gawker Media by Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel.
Recommended“By the way, if you need a new listen on Audible, of a very old relatively old book, Ryan Holiday's book Conspiracy. Guy that's written a lot about stoicism. Books on stoicism are good. This one's his best one by distance.”
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Lives of the Stoics
Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman is a comprehensive biographical exploration of ancient philosophy, tracing the history of Stoicism from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius through the personal stories of its most notable practitioners.
Recommended“Two days later, one year later, I started Lives; like I realized I was sort of almost unconsciously on a schedule of starting a book on this day five years in a row. Wow.”
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The Daily Stoic Journal
The Daily Stoic Journal by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman is a practical guide featuring daily prompts and exercises designed to help readers apply ancient Stoic philosophy to their everyday lives.
Recommended“And about every book I could get my hands on, I read, I studied, I bought the Daily Stoic and the Daily Stoic Journal and just really dove in.”
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The Boy Who Would Be King
The Boy Who Would Be King by Ryan Holiday examines leadership, character, and philosophical principles through engaging historical narratives.
Discussed“Um, what how we should wrap up is, okay, how do you determine— Um, like I was listening to your episode with Rich Roll recently, and he was like, 'My favorite thing in this book in the Justice book was the afterward where you do insert yourself into it.'”
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Perennial Seller
Discussed“you have this book called Perpetual seller right perennial seller sorry perennial seller”
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The Daily Dad
The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids by Ryan Holiday is a thoughtful and practical daily reader designed to help parents navigate the immense challenges of raising children with intention and wisdom.
Recommended“the book is called The Daily dad 366 meditations on parenting love and raising great kids by Ryan holiday if you don't already follow Ryan on Instagram on YouTube across social media his podcast of course we named all the books earlier”
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