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24 alternatives to The Obstacle Is the Way - by Ryan Holiday

A book on stoicism for entrepreneurs, doers & creatives

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Obstacle Is the Way - by Ryan Holiday launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday▲76
Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
2
The Obstacle Is the Way▲25
Stoicism for the rest of us
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
3
The Obstacle Is the Way▲110
A method for excellence in any and all situations
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
4
Ego Is The Enemy▲140
Ryan Holiday's new book on humility and resilience
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
5
The Art of Charm - Ryan Holiday, Author of Ego is the Enemy▲66
Goals minus a desire for recognition = true accomplishment
2016 · theartofcharm.com · its alternatives →
6
Finding Mastery #043 - Ryan Holiday▲65
On ego, obstacles, and writing
2016 · findingmastery.com · its alternatives →
7
On Books - Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday▲72
A weekly podcast about life-changing books
2016 · traffic.libsyn.com · its alternatives →
8
The Obstacle is the Way▲15
A formula for success followed by history's icons
2015 · audible.com · its alternatives →
9
Lewis Howes -- Overcome Your Ego with Ryan Holiday▲58
Lewis Howes talks with Ryan Holiday about his new book
2016 · lewishowes.com · its alternatives →
10
The Artist's Way▲75
A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
11
Awesome Office - Why Ego is Your Enemy▲61
With author Ryan Holiday
2016 · traffic.libsyn.com · its alternatives →
12
Making Ideas Happen▲75
Overcoming the obstacles between vision and reality
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
13
The Journey: Ep 21 - Ryan Holiday, Author and media strategist▲61
Discover the habits and mindsets that enabled Ryan's success
2016 · its alternatives →
14
Innovator's Dilemma▲202
The seminal business book
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
15
The Art of Strategy▲68
A game theorist's guide to success in business and life
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
16
Trend Following - Ryan Holiday Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following▲66
Ryan Holiday discusses his new book "Ego Is The Enemy"
2016 · trendfollowing.com · its alternatives →
17
The Monk and The Riddle▲56
Putting the Journey of Business Into Life's Perspective
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
18
Love Your Work w/ David Kadavy: Ryan Holiday - Tame the Enemy Inside▲63
Interview with Ryan Holiday, author of Ego is the Enemy
2016 · delivery-edge.libsyn.com · its alternatives →
19
Tim Ferriss Show - Ryan Holiday (Stoicism) ▲78
For International Stoic Week: Tim and Ryan discuss stoicism
2015 · html5-player.libsyn.com · its alternatives →
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James Altucher Show - Ryan Holiday: The Powerful Enemy of Your Success▲64
James and Ryan discuss Ryan's new book "Ego Is The Enemy"
2016 · archive.jamesaltucher.com · its alternatives →
21
Living Forward, by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy▲58
A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Growing Pains▲65
Transitioning from entrepreneurship to a firm
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
23
Emotional Agility▲65
Get Unstuck!
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
24
Taking Stairs▲55
A fascinating take on self-discipline
2015 · amazon.ca · its alternatives →

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