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THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY: An Interview With Author Ryan Holiday

1/23/2016

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In the spirit of self-improvement and New Year resolutions, I sat down with media strategist and bestselling author Ryan Holiday to discuss his newest book The Obstacle Is the Way. A quick bedside table read, Obstacle lays out a timeless art for "turning trials into triumph," one that NFL players and coaches are seriously studying and using on the field.
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Equal parts mindset, gut-check, and practical exercise, Obstacle is packed with historical examples of men and women that embodied various aspects of this art — which has its roots tracing back more than 2,000 years to a Roman Emperor’s private journal. 

I think Ryan offers some really practical insight on dealing with life's obstacles. He's helped me for sure. And not just that time I had my car towed in LA minutes before a book signing with him on the opposite side of the city...

You can read the full interview over at Huckberry. {JG}
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