The Obstacle Is the Way
book by Ryan Holiday
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Videos Mentioning The Obstacle Is the Way

#103 – Looking back on the first 99 episodes: Strong Convictions, Loosely Held
Peter Attia MD
A book by Ryan Holiday, part of a series, that Peter Atia also appreciates.

Chris Bosh - How to Reinvent Yourself, The Way and The Power, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A book Chris Bosh suggests Eric Spoelstra might have gifted to the team.

Rana el Kaliouby — AI, Emotional Intelligence, and The Journey of Finding Oneself
Tim Ferriss
A book by Ryan Holiday that Rana el Kaliouby frequently gifts, resonating with its message about overcoming obstacles and finding solutions.

Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
A book about Stoicism that brought the Seahawks to Tim Ferriss's attention.

Dr. Stefi Cohen — 25 World Records, Power Training, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A book mentioned by Stefi Cohen as a favorite and often gifted, authored by Ryan Holiday, focusing on stoicism and overcoming adversity.

Ryan Holiday Interviews Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Ryan Holiday's book, recommended as a starting point for his writing if one is going through a tough period.

Matthew McConaughey on Success Playbooks, Philosophy of Greenlights, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Book by Ryan Holiday, referenced by Matthew McConaughey as discussing the need for resistance and choosing challenges, aligning with his own philosophy.

My BIGGEST Rejections in Life
Ali Abdaal
A book by Ryan Holiday that the speaker mentions as a philosophy for turning adversity into advantage.

Coach George Raveling Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by Ryan Holiday, frequently gifted by George Raveling.

How to Succeed in High Stress Situations | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by Ryan Holiday that provides principles about Stoicism to help reframe problems and uncover opportunities during challenging times.

How To Build Self-Discipline For 2026 (5 Step Routine) | Ryan Holiday
BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
Ryan Holiday's book about overcoming challenges, mentioned in the context of ego being an obstacle.

Robert Greene on Reading, The Laws of Power, and Detecting Lies | Knowledge Project Podcast Archive
The Knowledge Project Podcast
A book by Ryan Holiday that discusses stoic philosophy and overcoming challenges. Greene references it in the context of learning from mistakes.

Canvas Strategy with Ryan Holiday (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A previous book by Ryan Holiday that gathered stoic wisdom and principles and was embraced by athletes and coaches.

Ryan Holiday Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by Ryan Holiday translated into 17 languages and adopted by NFL coaches and world-class athletes, focusing on external obstacles.

The Secrets of Gymnastic Strength Training | Christopher Sommer | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by Ryan Holiday about stoic philosophy, currently being read by Christopher Sommer and admired by Arnold Schwarzenegger.