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I found this book very interesting. It pointed out things I already knew that I needed to fix in my lifestyle, but also some things I didn't know or expect. Plus, it has actionable advice and tips on how to make such improvements.
Gods are forbidden in the kingdom of Middren. Formed by human desires and fed by …
The title alone for this caught my eye, plus the cover art and premise. I love the idea of slaying the divine. Let's hope this lives up to my expectations (and maybe gives me some inspiration to get back into writing).
I found this book very impactful. It brought to light many of my shortcomings when it comes to Justice (especially kindness and my fiduciary duty to the world). I'm a rugged individualist, but this book opened my eyes. It's a quick read thanks to Holiday's simpler writing style and short-ish chapters.
Thinking, Fast and Slow is a best-selling book published in 2011 by Nobel Memorial Prize …
This was an excellent book and I highly recommend anyone read it. It made me question a lot of my decision making processes.
This was, by far, Ryan Holiday's best book. Every chapter was impactful, every concept eye-opening.
Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv the orc barbarian cashes …
What an excellent and wholesome book. I loved it.
An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young …
This was a good book, but I don't plan to finish the series. It ended on a good note and I think it's best to leave it there.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance, Book Two of …
Super excited about this.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings, book one …
Absolutely incredible.
An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young …
Listening to Daniel Greene and giving it a try.
Mona Lisa Overdrive is a science fiction novel by American-Canadian writer William Gibson, published in …
Realized it’s book three in a trilogy.
Courage Is Calling seems innocent enough. It is author Ryan Holiday showing you applicable examples of what the Stoic virtue of courage means. The book is split into three parts, going over what courage looks like based on real-world examples from history. Some stories will resonate with you, some will go over your head, and others won't affect you at all.
The beauty of philosophy is that we all get something different out of the things we read. This book called me out in several places, enlightening me to the fact that I lack for courage in most areas of my life. By the end where Holiday discusses heroism, you will likely have also felt called out in some regard.
Do I recommend this instead of the original Stoic texts? No. Read those first. Read what Epictetus has to say on resistance, what Marcus Aurelius says about pressing on, and …
Courage Is Calling seems innocent enough. It is author Ryan Holiday showing you applicable examples of what the Stoic virtue of courage means. The book is split into three parts, going over what courage looks like based on real-world examples from history. Some stories will resonate with you, some will go over your head, and others won't affect you at all.
The beauty of philosophy is that we all get something different out of the things we read. This book called me out in several places, enlightening me to the fact that I lack for courage in most areas of my life. By the end where Holiday discusses heroism, you will likely have also felt called out in some regard.
Do I recommend this instead of the original Stoic texts? No. Read those first. Read what Epictetus has to say on resistance, what Marcus Aurelius says about pressing on, and what Seneca notes about the human capacity for courage. But if you're looking for more on what courage actually means, and how the other three virtues require it, then this book can help contextualize it for you.
"A guide to overcoming adversity by drawing on the wisdom of the ancient Stoics"--
