This is the second book I’ve reviewed of Ryan’s. He’s a sharp guy and I like reading his material. His book, Trust Me, I’m Lying was a good read, but was horrible on Audible. This book is completely different. The audible is on point and the book is nothing like the previous one I reviewed.
In this book, Ryan uses teachings from Marcus Aurelius and how he used forces and obstacles formed against him, to his advantage. Think about a sling shot. You pull the force against the rubber band, but the band converts the force into momentum. Turns out, we can become very powerful by applying this simple principle in every area of our lives.
When I read this book, it made me think. A lot. I began to think about obstacles in that are in my way and how I’m letting them stop me, instead of converting those same obstacles into momentum and force for my cause. Often times, we get stuck behind an obstacle and we fold. We tend to belive things are in our way for harm and turns out they are in our way for good.
This book compares the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Barrack Obama and many others, to every day life and how what we think is stalling us, is actually there to propel us. Once you learn how to use the obstacle that’s in your way to your advantage, you start welcoming obstacles into your life, because you know they help you.
I highly recommend you read this book. The teachings are timeless and empowering. Ryan Holiday’s writing style is unique, informative and entertaining. It’s nice to read a book that sucks you in and makes you want to consume the content. This is one of those books.
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