The book is divided into three parts: perception, action, and will. Stoic philosophy and practical action plan are combined into this user-friendly, highly motivating book I would recommend to anybody who ever, ever, ever experiences obstacles in their life.The Obstacle is the Way has become a cult classic, beloved by men and women around the world who apply its wisdom to become more successful at whatever they do. A beautiful outcome to a potentially debilitating obstacle.

With these solutions, not only will we be better equipped to service clients going forward, but we will also be a stronger firm with more cross training and expertise, not to mention with more ability to grow. Fortunately, I had just finished the book and was immediately able to kick solutions into gear, all of which manifested beautifully. Before reading this book, I might have reacted by catastrophizing and wallowing and ruminating and worrying. This created a big potential gap in our ability to serve our clients. Recently, a valued colleague decided to leave the firm with very little notice.

We can’t change the obstacles themselves – that part of the equation is set – but the power of perspective can change how the obstacles appear.” We retain the ability to inject perspective into a situation. I particularly appreciate how the book reminds the reader that obstacles are only obstacles if that’s how we perceive them. What stands in the way becomes the way.” And this may be poignantly true of many inheritors: “Great times are softeners.” “The impediment to action advances action. While the title says it all, essentially, having example after example reinforced my confidence in taking risks and accepting failures as part of the process of learning and growing. And several people whom I admire suggested it to me. Read this book!” And the book is written by Ryan Holiday, co-author of the book I give away more than any other: The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance and The Art of Living.

How could I not read this book?! Right there on the outside cover is a quote from Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art and Gates of Fire: “Follow these precepts and you will revolutionize your life.

The obstacle book