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Discipline Is Destiny

The Power of Self-Control

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Discipline Is Destiny

By: Ryan Holiday
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An inspiring anthem to the power, promise and challenges of self-control, the second in a series examining the timeless Stoic virtues from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ryan Holiday.

The inscription on the Oracle of Delphi says: 'Nothing in excess.' C.S. Lewis described temperance as going to the 'right length but no further.' Easy to say, hard to practice—and if it was tough in 300 BCE, or in the 1940s, it feels all but impossible today. Yet it's the most empowering and important virtue any of us can learn.

Drawing on ancient Stoic wisdom and examples across history and around the world, Ryan Holiday shows why self-control is so vital, and how to cultivate it in our own lives. Moderation is not about abstinence: it is about creativity, self-respect, focus and balance. Without it, even the most positive traits become vices. But with it, happiness and success are assured: it is the only way to live an extraordinary, fulfilled and effective life.

©2022 Ryan Holiday (P)2022 Profile Books Ltd Career Success Ethics & Morality Greek & Roman History Motivation & Self-Improvement Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Career Inspiring Stoicism Self-Discipline Thought-Provoking Success

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Very helpful to listen to whilst working out, parenting, doing housework, travelling etc…

A guide to live by, Ryan’s deep immersion into the world of stoicism is apparent and brilliant.

Good stuff

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It a great consolidation of protocols to follow to become more disciplejned and be the person you want to be

Loved it

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Gives you a calming outlook to not be passive in life but to live it deeper and more fulfilling

Balance for life

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Food for the soul!
Every time I listen I feel I have learned something that I can take forward with me in my life

Food for soul

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Full of inspiring examples of discipline and personal mastery - a very interesting read from start to finish .

Great book

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Fantastic. Everyone should read this book as a guide for living a wonderful and purposeful life.

Fantastic Book

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Fantastic for those looking to improve themselves. Lots of inspirational historical figures to learn from.

Superb

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I loved how you broke down discipline in the differnt ways I didn’t know it could be it was relief great thank you

Staying calm in the storm

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A while ago I listened to Ryan Holiday's 'Ego is the Enemy' and I was immediately hooked. Besides his books, I am a big fan of The Daily Stoic newsletter and podcast. This book is highly recommended and I enjoy every chapter. I think it's downright brilliant.

I absolutely love it.

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I love that Ryan reads his own work for the audiobooks. This is another excellent book full of wisdom. It’s just as good if not better than “the obstacle is the way” which is also fantastic. Full of vibrant biographical snippets of some of history’s notable characters. A wonderfully clear picture of why we should all strive to master self discipline and forgive ourselves when we slip up, then get right back to it. Highly recommend.

A weaving of biographies

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