A powerful meditation on the nature and dangers of ego, from the bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way
Ryan Holiday is the bestselling author of Trust Me, I'm Lying, Growth Hacker Marketing and The Obstacle is the Way. His books have been translated into seventeen languages and his writing has appeared everywhere from the Columbia Journalism Review to Fast Company. He was director of marketing at American Apparel for many years, and his strategies in growth hacking and advertising are used as case studies by Twitter, YouTube and Google.
Inspiring yet practical ... teaches us how to manage and tame this
beast within us so that we can focus on what really matters -
producing the best work possible.
*Mastery*
Ryan Holiday is one of his generation's finest thinkers, and this
book is his best yet.
*The War of Art*
Highlights how we can earn confidence by pursuing something bigger
than our own success.
*Originals and Give and Take*
This book is packed with stories and quotes that will help you get
out of your own way. Whether you're starting out or starting over,
you'll find something to steal here.
*Steal Like An Artist*
This is a book I want every athlete, aspiring leader, entrepreneur,
thinker and doer to read. Ryan Holiday is one of the most promising
young writers of his generation.
*George Raveling, Hall of Fame Basketball coach, Nike’s Director of
International Basketball*
I see the toxic vanity of ego at play every day and it never ceases
to amaze me how often it wrecks promising creative endeavors. Read
this book before it wrecks you or the projects and people you love.
Consider it as urgently as you do a proper workout regimen and
eating right. Ryan's insights are priceless.
*Marc Ecko, founder of Ecko Unltd and Complex*
I don't have many rules in life, but one I never break is: If Ryan
Holiday writes a book, I read it as soon as I can get my hands on
it.
*Brian Koppelman, screenwriter and director, Rounders, Ocean’s
Thirteen and Billions*
Once again Ryan Holiday has laid down the gauntlet for readers
willing to challenge themselves with the tough questions of our
time. Every reader will find truths that are pertinent to each of
our lives. Ego can be the enemy if we are unarmed with the
cautionary insights of history, scripture, and philosophy. As was
said to St. Augustine more than a thousand years ago, "pick it up
and read"; for to not do so is to allow the enemy to bring
despair.
*Dr. Drew Pinsky, host of HLN’s 'Dr. Drew On Call' and 'Love
Line'*
In this day in age where everyone seeks instant gratification, the
idea of success is skewed - many believing the road to their goals
is a linear path. As a former professional athlete I can tell you
that the road is anything but linear. In fact it is one that
consists of twists, turns, and ups and downs - it requires you to
put your head down and put in the work. Ryan Holiday hits the nail
on the head with this book, reminding us that the real success is
in the journey and learning process. I only wish I had this gem as
a reference during my playing days.
*Lori Lindsey, former U.S. Women’s National Team soccer player*
Philosophy has gotten a bad rap, but Ryan Holiday is restoring it
to its rightful place in our lives. This book-packed with
unforgettable stories, strategies, and lessons-is perfect for
anyone who strives to do and accomplish. It's no exaggeration to
say that, after finishing it, you'll never open your laptop and sit
down to work the same way again.
*Jimmy Soni, former managing editor of Huffington Post and author
of Rome's Last Citizen*
I would like to rip out every page and use them as wallpaper so I
could be reminded constantly of the humility and work it takes to
truly succeed. In the margins of my copy, I have scrawled the same
message over and over-'pre-Gold.' Reading this inspiring book
brought back me back to the humility and work ethic it took to win
the Olympics.
*Chandra Crawford, Olympic Gold Medalist*
What a valuable book for those in positions of authority! It has
made me a better judge.
*The Honorable Frederic Block, United States District Judge and
author of 'Disrobed'*
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