Ryan Holiday
Дата рождения: June 16, 1987 – Sacramento County, California, United States
Ryan Holiday is an American author and media strategist known for works on stoicism, marketing, and personal development. His bestselling books, such as The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and The Daily Stoic, have sold over four million copies in thirty languages, influencing business leaders, athletes, and public figures globally.
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Ryan Holiday, born in 1987, is an American writer and media strategist recognized for his pivotal role in popularizing Stoic philosophy in the modern era. His unconventional journey began with a key turning point at age nineteen, when he dropped out of college to apprentice under best-selling author Robert Greene. This formative experience not only shaped his thinking about strategy and power but launched him directly into a whirlwind marketing career. By twenty-one, Holiday was serving as Director of Marketing for American Apparel, where his innovative approach—sometimes controversial—earned him a reputation for both audacity and effectiveness in media manipulation and branding.
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Trust Me, I'm Lying
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Stillness is the Key
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Right Thing, Right Now: Justice in an Unjust World
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Courage Is Calling
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Conquer fear, practice courage, and heroism through historic and contemporary leaders.
Obstacle Is the Way
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Ancient wisdom on turning obstacles into opportunities
Perennial Seller
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Discover timeless strategies for creating and marketing enduring work that stands the test of time and continues to sell.
Only the Disciplined Are Free
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Build discipline for a fulfilling life
Daily Stoic Journal
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Ancient wisdom transforms modern resilience: your daily philosophical revolution.
Conspiracy
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A riveting exposé of Peter Thiel's secret plot to destroy Gawker, exploring power, strategy, and modern media warfare.
Ego is the Enemy
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A thought-provoking exploration of how ego hinders success, offering strategies to overcome this internal obstacle and achieve greatness.
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Revolutionize marketing with data-driven, scalable strategies.
The Daily Stoic
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Trust Me, I'm Lying
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Stillness is the Key
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Books Recommended by Ryan Holiday
Explore Ryan Holiday’s top books and Stoic-inspired recommendations that teach resilience, humility, and inner stillness for a stronger life.
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The Best Stoicism Books
Build inner strength with Stoic philosophy—read timeless lessons on resilience, clarity, and emotional mastery from the ancients.
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Stoicism
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Self-help books for motivation and success
This plan is essential for individuals feeling stuck or overwhelmed by their ambitions, offering a roadmap to bridge the gap between dreaming and doing. It is ideal for aspiring leaders and high achievers who want to master the psychology of success and build sustainable systems for growth.
Power, Strategy, and the Stoic Soul
This plan bridges the gap between historical military strategy and modern personal development. It is ideal for leaders, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to balance high-stakes ambition with the grounding principles of Stoic philosophy.
Productive stoic leader
This learning plan combines ancient Stoic wisdom with modern productivity science to create leaders who perform at the highest level while maintaining inner calm and ethical clarity. It's ideal for current and aspiring leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and high-performers who want to build resilience, enhance decision-making under pressure, and create sustainable success through philosophy-driven systems rather than hustle culture burnout.
The Stoic Socratic Decision
In an era of information overload and emotional reactivity, blending ancient wisdom with modern logic provides a critical competitive edge. This plan is designed for leaders and thinkers who need to strip away bias and make high-stakes decisions with unwavering clarity.
Голоса Сообщества
"Ryan Holiday is one of the most widely read authors on modern Stoicism and self-improvement"
— The New York Times
"Holiday’s book Growth Hacker Marketing was named one of Inc. magazine’s top 10 marketing books of 2014"
— Inc
"With The Obstacle Is the Way, Ryan Holiday has motivated business leaders and elite athletes to embrace Stoic wisdom"
— Forbes
"Ryan Holiday has written one helluva page-turner with Conspiracy, weaving a gripping narrative around the Gawker-Hulk Hogan case"
— The New York Times
"Ryan Holiday has become the preeminent popularizer of ancient philosophy for today’s entrepreneurs and athletes"
— The Guardian
"Holiday seemed to revel in his role as the villain, exposing how publicity can be manipulated"
— Business Insider
"Ryan Holiday’s revelations in Trust Me, I’m Lying are disturbing and chilling, exposing the media manipulation industry"
— Financial Times
"Ryan Holiday's The Obstacle Is the Way found fans among high performers, from NFL teams to NBA stars like Chris Bosh"
— Business Insider
Создано выпускниками Колумбийского университета в Сан-Франциско
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
Создано выпускниками Колумбийского университета в Сан-Франциско
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
