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Ryan Holiday

born 1987

Ryan Holiday is an American author, marketer, and entrepreneur known for his writings on stoicism and marketing. He has authored several bestselling books, including "The Obstacle Is the Way" and "Ego is the Enemy," which blend ancient philosophy with modern psychology to offer practical advice for personal and professional success.

  1. When intelligent people read, they ask themselves a simple question: What do I plan to do with this information?

    Ryan HolidayStillness Is the Key, page 109, 2019
    #information#curiosity#action

  2. Impressing people is utterly different from being truly impressive.

    Ryan HolidayEgo Is the Enemy, page 21, 2016
    #impression#authenticity#perception

  3. Lighten up. Relax. Whatever it is, you’re probably taking it too seriously.

    Ryan HolidayStillness Is the Key, page 22, 2019
    #lightness#relaxation#seriousness

  4. Relax. Whatever it is, you’re probably taking it too seriously.

    Ryan HolidayAdvice to a Young Man Hoping to Go Somewhere or Get Something From Someone Successful
    #relaxation#perspective#seriousness

  5. Be the adult in a world of emotional children.

    Ryan HolidayEgo is the Enemy, p. 120, 2016
    #adult#maturity#responsibility

  6. If you want momentum, you’ll have to create it yourself, right now, by getting up and getting started.

    Ryan HolidayEgo is the Enemy, page 141, 2016
    #momentum#action#motivation

  7. Never check the price on a book. Just buy it if you think you’ll read it.

    Ryan HolidayStillness Is the Key, page 131, 2019
    #book#value#reading

  8. Nobody is thinking about you. They're too busy thinking of themselves.

    Ryan HolidayEgo is the Enemy, page 27, 2016
    #self#perception#ego