The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage
running low on funds, stuck in a bad relationship, locking horns with some aggressive opponent, have an employee or student we just can’t seem to reach, or are in the middle of a creative block, we need to know that there is a way.
Ryan Holiday • The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
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... See more
Unknown • Challenging * Mattering = Meaningful
There is an old Zen story about a king whose people had grown soft and entitled. Dissatisfied with this state of affairs, he hoped to teach them a lesson. His plan was simple: He would place a large boulder in the middle of the main road, completely blocking entry into the city. He would then hide nearby and observe their reactions. How would they
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