The Obstacle Is the Way
his mindset provides a method and a framework for understanding, appreciating, and acting upon obstacles that life throws at you . This allows you to become “ antifragile ” in the sense that you actually gain st rength by going through and learning from challenging times. The greater the challenge , the greater your strength becomes. I learned a gr... See more
Unknown • Challenging * Mattering = Meaningful
Life is not about one obstacle, but many. What’s required of us is not some shortsighted focus on a single facet of a problem, but simply a determination that we will get to where we need to go, somehow, someway, and nothing will stop us. We will overcome every obstacle—and there will be many in life—until we get there. Persistence is an action. Pe
... See moreRyan Holiday • The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Seen properly, everything that happens—be it an economic crash or a personal tragedy—is a chance to move forward. Even if it is on a bearing that we did not anticipate. There are a few things to keep in mind when faced with a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. We must try: To be objective To control emotions and keep an even keel To choose to see t
... See moreRyan Holiday • The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage
Because obstacles are not only to be expected but embraced. Embraced? Yes, because these obstacles are actually opportunities to test ourselves, to try new things, and, ultimately, to triumph. The Obstacle Is the Way.
Ryan Holiday • The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
It’s one thing to not be overwhelmed by obstacles, or discouraged or upset by them. This is something that few are able to do. But after you have controlled your emotions, and you can see objectively and stand steadily, the next step becomes possible: a mental flip, so you’re looking not at the obstacle but at the opportunity within it.