ryan holiday: the obstacle is the way

EPISODE 113

In our series on Ryan Holiday. We take key learnings from his book, The Obstacle Is The Way.

Packed full of stories and anecdotes that illustrate the timeless Stoic lessons from some of the greatest men and women who have ever lived. Including Steve Jobs. Ulysses S. Grant. Thomas Edison. Margaret Thatcher. Samuel Zemurray. Amelia Earhart. Erwin Rommel. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Richard Wright. Jack Johnson. Theodore Roosevelt.

The book shares their collective wisdom in order to help you accomplish the very specific and increasingly urgent goal we all share: overcoming obstacles.

SHOW OUTLINE

INTRO: SEEING OBSTACLES AS OPPORTUNITIES

Ryan introduces us to the book

  • The obstacle is the way (1m45)

THE DISCIPLINE OF PERCEPTION

Our perceptions can hinder or help us; it’s up to us

  • Eisenhower, D-Day & the Battle of the Bulge (1m52)

Obstacles can be opportunities to build something new

Steve Jobs learning from obstacles (2m34)

THE DISCIPLINE OF ACTION 

Don’t wait for perfect conditions - just get the ball rolling.

  • Ulysses S Grant and ending the civil war (2m28)

THE DISCIPLINE OF WILL

You can’t always control the situation so learn to just observe, and embrace whatever happens

  • Thomas Edison and appreciating the fire (1m20)

OUTRO

Closing words from Ryan

Choose to use perception, action and will (1m14)

 
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