The Obstacle Is The Way

Some stories stay with you long after the last page. The Obstacle Is The Way is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 224 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.

What it's about

OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller 'Follow these precepts and you will revolutionize your life.' Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art 'A book for the bedside of every future - and current - leader in the world.' - Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power

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.

The book's many fans include a former governor and movie star (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a hip hop icon (LL Cool J), an Irish tennis pro (James McGee), the World Number 1 golfer (Rory McIlroy) and the coaches and players of winning teams like English Rugby National Team, the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Cubs.

The book draws its inspiration from stoicism, the ancient Greek philosophy of enduring pain or adversity with perseverance and resilience. Stoics focus on the things they can control, let go of everything else, and turn every new obstacle into an opportunity to get better, stronger, tougher. As Marcus Aurelius put it nearly 2000 years ago: "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way."

Book details

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 224
• ISBN: 9781781251492
• Published: 2015-06-04
• Dimensions: 12.6 x 1.8 x 19.2 cm
• Category: Non-Fiction

Frequently asked questions

Is The Obstacle Is The Way available in paperback or hardcover?

This listing is for the paperback edition of The Obstacle Is The Way.

What language is this edition in?

This edition is in English.

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