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Wisdom Takes Work

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In this much-anticipated final installment in the Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday makes the case for the virtue on which all other virtues depend.

Of all the stoic virtues - courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom - wisdom is the most elusive. This is especially apparent in an age where reaction and idle chatter are rewarded, and restraint and thoughtfulness are unfashionable. The great statesman and philosophers of the past would not be fooled, as we are, by headlines or appearances or the primal pull of tribalism. They knew too much of history, of their own flaws, of the need for collaboration to do any of that. That's wisdom - and we need it more than ever.

Wisdom is Ryan Holiday's guiding principle, and Wisdom Takes Work is the culmination of all his work. Drawing on fascinating stories of the ancient and modern figures alike, Holiday shows how to cultivate wisdom through reading, self-education, and experience. Through the lives of Montaigne, Seneca, Joan Didion, Abraham Lincoln, and others, Holiday teaches us how to listen more than we talk, to think with nuance, to ruthlessly question our own beliefs, and to develop a method of self-education. He argues convincingly for the necessity of mental struggle and warns against taking shortcuts that deprive us of real knowledge. And he shows us how dangerous power and intelligence can be without the tempering influence of wisdom.

An absence of curiosity and prudence is a catastrophe for all of us, argues Ryan Holiday. This incredibly timely book both diagnoses the greatest problem of our current moment and offers solutions for the way forward. Wisdom is work - but it's worth it. Career Success Greek & Roman Motivation & Self-Improvement Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Wisdom Stoicism Inspiring Abraham Lincoln
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“A deeply thoughtful yet entertainingly readable description of the journey to wisdom by a modern age philosopher. I wish Ryan Holiday had written it, and I’d read it, when I was twenty. Now I hope everyone does.” —General Stanley McChrystal, retired US Army and author of On Character
Timeless Wisdom • Historical Examples • Excellent Narration • Practical Insights • Inspiring Stories • Intimate Voice

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Ryan does not disappoint once again. The work and the way his voice brings the words to life are wonderful. So many lessons we can spend our lifetime learning and honing. Their book, and the entire series, I highly recommend to anyone looking to upgrade the operating system. This isn’t self help this is millennia of thoughtful words from great minds.

Another Holiday classic🎉

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there is nothing I would change.... it is a great book on stoic philosophy

always be curious

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I definitely recommend you get the book. I have been waiting for it to come out and was not disappointed. A great piece for this day and age.

Another great book

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The longest chapter was a long Elon Musk bashing. Far longer. It was odd. Overall, I feel the title does not match the content. Such a huge Ryan Fan this was incredibly disappointing.

Disappointing

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It’s pretty remarkable that Ryan Holiday continues to deliver new, relevant and applicable content time after time. Very impressive!

Ryan Holiday delivers again

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