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Stoic Virtues series

The obstacle is the road itself and the ego is the enemy by the author

New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller

Fortune favors the brave

After Ryan Holiday's bestseller trilogy, he dedicates one book each to the four cardinal virtues highlighted by the Stoics - first of all, courage.

Almost all religions, spiritual teachings, and philosophies deal with the issue of fear - as it affects all people. One of the most common phrases in the Bible is "Fear not." The ancient Greeks already mentioned phobia, panic, and terror. According to the Stoics, fear is natural, but we cannot let fear control us.

Courage is the ability to rise above our fears so that we can do the right thing, do what we must do, and do the right thing. Thus, the concept of courage occupies a central place in the works of Marcus Aurelius, Aristotle, and C.S. Lewis, alongside the concepts of moderation, justice, and wisdom.

In our world today, fear is contagious - people stay on the sidelines rather than speak out against injustice; they prefer to follow the usual ways rather than believe in themselves; they turn a blind eye to the vulgarities of the modern age.

We need brave leakers who take the risk. For brave activists, for those who are open to adventure. For brave writers who report the truth - and brave leaders who listen to the former.

We must enter the arena; we have to fight.

An excellent manual for creating a purposeful lifestyle and its rules. The series of excellently written, readable chapters scrutinize leaders from antiquity to the present day, while enriching each page with valuable thoughts. Ryan Holiday's book stays with us long after the last page and strengthens us in our everyday lives.

- Jim Mattis, retired US Navy General, 26th US Secretary of Defense

The Call to Courage shows how the meaning of courage has changed throughout history, and then immediately calls us to fight for ourselves and others. In the struggle against internal and external enemies, we hear the call of courage or bow in confusion to the whisper of cowardice. It's not just about our sense of duty, it's about our freedom, it's not just about when we win or lose, it's about our own survival. And that depends on me, on you, it depends on all of us. We must be brave.

- Matthew McConaughey, Oscar-winning actor and New York Times bestselling author

The Call to Courage gives us a courage that is very much needed these days.

- George Raveling, basketball coach, Hall of Fame member, director of Nike's first international basketball division

Ryan Holiday proves his own bravery with this book. He is honest, speaks his mind, and points out why we should not kill ourselves if we want to move forward together with decency and humanity. Using examples taken from history - from the ancient Greeks and Romans to Florence Nightingale to her own empty courage - Holiday proves how much virtue is still needed today.

- Nany Sherman, professor of philosophy at Georgetown University

In a world where everyone is afraid to stand out from the crowd, the key to change is to try to be brave in all areas of life. Ryan Holiday's book shows in a clear and inspiring way how to develop the greatest of all virtues.

- Robert Greene, bestselling author of The Power of Excellence

Holiday trumpets you to go beyond your beliefs, while inspiring you with the examples of famous people from Socrates to Solzhenitsyn. A passionate, compelling work.

- Shadi Bartsch, professor of classical philology at the University of Chicago

Ryan Holiday is one of the most widely read living philosophers in the world. His previous volumes, The obstacle is the road, The ego is the enemy, Stoic calmness for everyday life! and the New York Times bestseller Balance is the Key have been published in more than 40 languages ​​and have sold 4 million copies. His books have spent a total of 300 weeks on the bestseller lists. He lives near Austin with his wife and two sons...and a few cows, donkeys and goats. The Painted Porch bookstore opened its doors on the historic main street of Bastrop, Texas.