Ryan Holiday
Modern Stoic Practitioner
Biography
Ryan Holiday is an American author and marketer who has written several books on Stoicism and its application to modern life. His works include "The Obstacle Is the Way", "Ego Is the Enemy", and "The Daily Stoic". Holiday has helped popularize Stoic philosophy for contemporary audiences, showing how ancient wisdom can be applied to business, marketing, and personal development.
Key Philosophies
Published Books
Atomic Habits
2018
A comprehensive guide on how to change your habits and get 1% better every day. The book reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how ...
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Meditations
180
Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on...
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The Black Swan
2007
A book about the impact of the highly improbable. Taleb divides the world into two countries: Mediocristan, where randomness is mild and governed by t...
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The Enchiridion
135
A concise handbook of ethical advice compiled from the teachings of Epictetus by his student Arrian. The work is a summary of Epictetus's philosophica...
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The Obstacle Is the Way
2014
A practical guide to turning obstacles into opportunities using principles from Stoic philosophy. Drawing on examples from historical figures like Mar...
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