The Way, the Enemy, and the Key: A Boxed Set of The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy & Stillness is the Key Hardcover – March 24, 2020

I was introduced to Ryan Holiday via his podcast, The Daily Stoic. It was exactly what I needed at the moment. I was going through a transition in my life, almost an awakening. Being a person that thrives in intensity and out working everyone from college athletics to teaching, coaching, and running my business, i was beginning to take on too much. The pandemic was actually a great gift to me because it forced me to slow down, however after everything re-opened I began doubling down on work and giving my time away to others.As I was beginning to realize this I found The Daily Stoic. When I found this box set on Amazon I bought it immediately and I blew through the books. Ryan has a way of telling stories that has led to intrigue in people, events, and history that I have never been interested in before.His writing style is profound, yet easy to consume and understand. He provided compelling examples that not only helps make sense of the world in its current state, and also provides insights into how to be empathetic to others that we may not agree with or understand.His philosophies and ideas are easily placed into action. He provides guidance without coming across preachy or pretentious. This is a tremendous series for adolescents, parents, leaders, teachers, coaches, and anyone that wants to get the most out of every aspect of life.

I can't say enough about the writings of Ryan Holiday and his thoughts on the Stoics. But even if you're not into the Stoic philosophy, Ryan presents a good way to live life and he gives plenty of real-life examples of people who lived the way of the Stoics (seeking to live a life of justice -- doing the right thing). A highly recommended trio of books.

classic set. happy to have these books to return to

Ryan Holliday is the bomb! I read all these books in one month. He has become my new favorite author. Stoicism teaches you how to live your life with a different set of values and a different mindset to create happiness and not focus on the past Be in the present and to the future.

Good books

These books are like a slap in the face. All of them. Made me feel how empty I was and how I needed more discipline etc. my friend also had the same reaction at first made him depressed because he realized how unstable he was emotionally and how impulsive he was. The point is this is a slap in the face for many people. Many people won’t like that. But these principles are ancient, tested, and they work. The books are extremely simple. Maybe too simple for some. But I’ve read many books on stoicism. They are too complicated and too much philosophical bloviating. This is stripped, minimalist, and practical. You can aplly things the same day of reading. If you want to learn deeply and philosophically on stoicism buy another book. If you want to act now and change your life without massive arguments and history lessons this is the series for you. They are all good. Don’t know which home is my favorite.

I’m 25 and I wonder how my life would have turned out if I had read Ryan Holiday’s books when I was 15. But I can’t live in the past. Ryan thought me to live in the present moment and focus on what’s really important.Ryan has allowed me to develop a discipline of easing my crippling ego, to stop catastrophizing obstacles and avoid living haphazardly.Ryan showed me the subtle art of examining and fixing myself on a daily basis.Ryan Holiday writes books that make you want to read them over and over again.I have the utmost love, respect and appreciation for Ryan Holiday!

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