Discipline Is Destiny

The Power of Self-Control

De: Ryan Holiday

Narrado por: Ryan Holiday

Duración: 7 h y 17 m

Resumen del Editor

The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller!

In his New York Times bestselling book Courage is Calling, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. In this much-anticipated second book of his Stoic Virtue series, Holiday celebrates the awesome power of self-discipline and those who have seized it.

To master anything, one must first master themselves–one’s emotions, one’s thoughts, one’s actions. Eisenhower famously said that freedom is really the opportunity to practice self-discipline. Cicero called the virtue of temperance the polish of life. Without boundaries and restraint, we risk not only failing to meet our full potential and jeopardizing what we have achieved, but we ensure misery and shame. In a world of temptation and excess, this ancient idea is more urgent than ever.

In Discipline is Destiny, Holiday draws on the stories of historical figures we can emulate as pillars of self-discipline, including Lou Gehrig, Queen Elizabeth II, boxer Floyd Patterson, Marcus Aurelius and writer Toni Morrison, as well as the cautionary tales of Napoleon, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Babe Ruth. Through these engaging examples, Holiday teaches listeners the power of self-discipline and balance, and cautions against the perils of extravagance and hedonism.

At the heart of Stoicism are four simple virtues: courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom. Everything else, the Stoics believed, flows from them. Discipline is Destiny will guide listeners down the path to self-mastery, upon which all the other virtues depend. Discipline is predictive. You cannot succeed without it. And if you lose it, you cannot help but bring yourself failure and unhappiness.

©2022 Ryan Holiday (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Ryan Holiday has helped bring the ancient teaching of Stoicism to millions of readers—from athletes and politicians to CEOs.”—GOOD MORNING AMERICA

“A brisk and absorbing read.”—ANNIE DUKE, bestselling author of Thinking In Bets

"A powerful case for the virtues and values that leaders must live by in the modern world."—ADMIRAL JAMES STAVRIDIS, former NATO 16th Supreme Allied Commander

Great book except...

I will never understand why the queen of England made it into this book about temperance....she's a billionaire that's never "had" to do anything she didn't want. The rest was great!

Simply on point

Ryan Holiday continues to hit the mark of making it simple yet so impactful! I can read/listen to his books and get something new each time.

Life changing

For me this book found me at a perfect time for me to move past some of the obstacles and undisciplined behaviors I needed to get past. I’m coming to see you in Bastrop to thank you Ryan.

Fantastic read

Exactly what I was looking for in my search of a wholesome book regarding self-discipline.

I love Ryan Holiday

He doesn’t miss. This man has changed my life and placed so much positive change into my life.

Power Of Self control!

Great listen! A lot good nuggets of info to help guy ppl thru and bad times!

must listen/read

One of the best books I've listened to in a while. I'd definitely recommend it if you're in need of how to be more disciplined in life without taking the fun out of life.

Another great one!

Another great rucking companion! 22 miles…See you on the next one Ryan. Thanks JB

Excellent listen.

Loved the practicality of all the different historical stories told. The author is completely passionate about his work and it shows.

Fantastic book

Got so much out of this. I plan to listen to this again and again over the years. The people used as examples were so inspiring that I plan to read more into each of them. Highly recommend!