Book · 2021 · nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-nonfiction=2021-10-31
It's Better to Be Feared
The New England Patriots Dynasty and the Pursuit of Greatness
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As i said in part one we had him on back in november of 2021 to talk about his award-winning book it's better to be feared which is about the patriots dynasty.
Ryan Holiday · The Daily Stoic · Sep 2025 Why people recommend it
It's Better to Be Feared by Seth Wickersham is a compelling sports journalism book that offers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the dominant New England Patriots dynasty, focusing heavily on the intricate dynamics between Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and owner Robert Kraft. Ryan Holiday featured the book in multiple episodes of The Daily Stoic, initially welcoming Wickersham to discuss the award-winning study of the football dynasty and later reflecting on his own worn copy of the text while exploring the high-stakes environment of elite sports. Holiday and Wickersham analyzed how the relentless pursuit of excellence shaped Brady's legendary career and whether such intense corporate and athletic cultures can truly be sustained over long periods. Throughout these podcast conversations, the speakers utilized the Patriots' historic run as a fascinating case study in leadership, organizational pressure, and the heavy psychological tolls required to maintain absolute supremacy at the very highest levels of professional competition, making the book a compelling read for sports fans and leadership enthusiasts alike.
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Ryan Holiday as i said in part one we had him on back in november of 2021 to talk about his award-winning book it's bett… 3
“as i said in part one we had him on back in november of 2021 to talk about his award-winning book it's better to be feared which is about the patriots dynasty”
“my first book was on the new england patriots and it was basically about brady and belichick yep it's a good worn copy there”
“yeah although uh I read this book about Tom Brady uh called uh better to be love better to be feared”
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“Seth, who is a great writer at ESPN, is the author of It's Better To Be Feared and American Kings, which is a great book about the position of quarterback. His new book, Be On That Hill, is two decades of reporting and writing about athletes and coaches”