The Obstacle is The Way: A Review

Here is everything I learned from reading The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan Holiday.

Vaish Shanoj

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Standing amidst the ruins of what I call my biggest project: preparing for life after high school, I felt like my world had come crashing down. At that moment, self-doubt seemed not just a low point, but an all-consuming black hole.

It’s in this backdrop of despair and fear of obstacles that I encountered Ryan Holiday’s ‘The Obstacle is The Way’. This book wasn’t just a read; it was a journey of transformation. For someone who saw challenges as insurmountable walls, it opened my eyes to view them as stepping stones.

The way Holiday intertwines historical anecdotes with practical wisdom not only inspired me but also radically shifted my approach to life’s hurdles. It was an awakening, realizing that my greatest setbacks could be the precursors to my most significant achievements

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About the book

Ryan Holiday’s ‘The Obstacle is The Way’ is elegantly divided into three sections, a hallmark of his impactful writing style. Unlike many authors, Holiday steps back, letting…

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Vaish Shanoj

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