THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY [Hardcover] Holiday, Ryan Hardcover – 1 May 2014

Some books are to be read like your favorite food and then digested and assimilated.The flow of thought that comes to our mind while reading seeps into our blood and veins and form a permanent muscle memory of our body, so that Happiness and Success can't elude us( the readers) or atleast not before giving a fair thought."The Obstacle Is The Way,by Ryan Holiday " is one such book.As per Ryan Holiday "Stoicism" is one such quality that no individual is born with but rather it has to be acquired with long practice and labor.It has to be learned growing through life, facing multiple obstacles depending on individuals will power & choice to fight and face them.As we build our physical body and muscle power with exercise and strain, so do we need to build mental strength and develop that calm,powerful 'Inner Citadel' that can pave the way for any obstacle.The book reflects the life stories of great writers, fighters,philosophers, poets,personalities, etc.and their struggles in facing obstacles & overcoming triumphantly in life, which not only makes the reading more intresting but also injects the readers with enthusiasm and fills them with renewed energy,to face the obstacles of life differntly and pragmatically.The 'Maxims' mentioned in the book reflects the age old wisdom thoughts and involves the readers.Anyone who reads the book definitely perceives a positive change in their thought and action .A book to be read and reread multiple times both to face life's obstacles and to taste the cream of life.

I got it at 170 Rs. Amazing discounted Price. Fabulous book. Go for it without any hesitation. Worth it.

The book is very nice but paper quality is average. I expected a better quality at this price point.

You should really get the hardcover, i love it. It's the original book copy.From the begin of the book you get so many great insights. It makes you feel like you did a good thing by purchase it within the first 5 pages of the introduction.the book gives you clarity, helps you in overcoming, make you understand how to overcome not just by giving you an answer but giving example/story.

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The book arrived in fantastic condition as can be seen in the photographs.

This book presents its central idea nicely. Good examples and a fine writing way. Should be read if you want to conquer obstacles

The basis for the book is to set out a way to solve impediments, blockages, obstructions, impasse that pop up at every other step of life, in various shapes and sizes. Author looks at it from 3 levels - 1) Mind (perceiving a problem), 2) Body (Acting on solving) 3) Soul (Willpower and sustaining effort)Many examples are laid out, and throughout, we are trained to see an obstacle for it it is, rather than what we think or wish for it to be. Author has presented a wide range of possible options on how to tackle it. Then It's upto the reader to analyze what they are dealing with, which strategy would be wisest to apply and also how much time and energy to invest in moving an obstacle.Practical and resourceful book - Refer when certain lives, times or karmas entail solving obstructions at every step of the way and still sustain the energy to be graceful and kind.