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Discipline Is Destiny

The Power of Self-Control

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Discipline Is Destiny

By: Ryan Holiday
Narrated 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.

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Brilliance, as usual from Ryan.
Ryan's application of his material as noted in the afterwars is as inspiring as the stories of those he's used as examples. The discipline to say no, to enable time to spend with family!

Discipline!

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A brilliant lesson in temperance, while learning from the greatest and worst examples of such.

A lesson for the ages

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I throughly enjoyed this book. Beautifully written on an unfashionable subject that is avoided in schools.
I’d recommend it to anyone.

Splendid

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I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book, the way it is structured and narrated make it a very easy book to listen to, great work Ryan and thankyou for bringing

Fantastic

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Definitely one of my top 5 books I’ve read this year. I encourage everyone to listen with an open mind and heart.

Brilliant

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I was searching a long time for a book focused on discipline. Found it and it surpassed my expectations. Ordered other books by Ryan right after I finished this one. Will definitely read it again in the future.

Loved it

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Thank you Ryan. Your message is essential. The audio book is easy to listen to and absorb. Thank you for being committed to reading your book to us too. Discipline is the key to freedom. Thank you for introducing me to the quiet resolve and remarkable discipline of people like Lou Gerrig, Queen Elizabeth and many more. I will listen to this book over and over. I am able to pick up your audible book at any point and start listening again. Each time I listen, I learn and reflect more. Your stories give me strength to improve and patience with myself when I fall short. I cannot wait for your next book. You are an inspiration like those in your book. I will buy the hard copy too for me and family members. Sincere thanks Katie (Australia).

Listen again and again

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As soon as I finish this review, I'll be listening again. The contents was key to so much of what I struggle with, but the afterword spoke to me about what it takes to write a book. In my case, it will be a story only, until a manuscript shows up. Only then will it be a book. Only then, will I have touched discipline for the first time in my life. Thanks Ryan.

All Good and More

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Another great Ryan Holiday book to make you contemplate every aspect of your life. For me it was how I treat other people, finding time for gym/Jiu Jitsu/writing/ etc. I really loved the afterword - a candid truth behind a time in Ryan’s life. It’s very relatable and interesting to hear about his life/struggles. Thanks heaps!

Another unmissable Ryan Holiday book

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definitely took something away from this book and I recommend it, stuff I guess I knew but brings a new philosophical way of thinking about it.

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