Books by Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday is the bestselling author behind “The Obstacle Is the Way,” “Stillness Is The Key,” and “Ego Is the Enemy” and is mostly in topics covering culture, the human condition, and marketing. Ryan is also the founder of the creative advisory company Brass Check, which has collaborated with companies like Google, Complex, and Taser (now Axon).

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Ego is the enemy

Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday reveals how ego sabotages every phase of your journey — from aspiration to success and failure — and offers a practical guide to replacing arrogance with silent work and self-control.

Book cover of The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday — critical summary review on 12min

The Daily Stoic

Ryan Holiday

“The Daily Stoic” provides 366 mediation exercises for every day of the year. While many people associate the word “stoic” with emotionlessness, Stoicism is actually a philosophy that guides you to live an actionable, good life. Struggling with your job or relationships? The Stoics definitely have some pearls of wisdom that can help you navigate life successfully.

Book cover of Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday — critical summary review on 12min

Stillness Is the Key

Ryan Holiday

"Stillness Is the Key" contains instructions aiming to shed light on the "holy" trinity composed of mind, body and spirit. Holiday maintains that those individuals who managed to rediscover their inner stillness in the face of obstacles and challenges were able to accomplish more even when the odds were stacked heavily against them.

Book cover of Trust Me, I'm Lying by Ryan Holiday — critical summary review on 12min

Trust Me, I'm Lying

Ryan Holiday

Ever wonder how fake news goes viral? Ryan Holiday reveals the dark secrets of the media industry. Learn to 'trade up the chain' and manipulate the blogs that control our world. This eye-opening guide shows you how to hack the news cycle and get the massive attention your brand deserves.

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