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Book Review: “The Obstacle Is the Way”

Ryan Holiday’s book “The Obstacle Is the Way” is a great gateway drug to Stoic philosophy. Here’s my brief summary & review of the book.

In “Magic Words,” Jonah Berger offers countless science-backed ways for persuading others and building stronger relationships.

In “The Comfort Crisis,” Michael Easter challenges readers to re-evaluate our air-conditioned, comfy lives to instead pursue nature and novelty.

Cal Newport’s 2024 release “Slow Productivity” is a great companion book to his earlier classic “Deep Work.” Here are the highlights.

In his new book “Same as Ever,” Morgan Housel explains that you can improve your decision-making today by studying the past.

In her book “Quit,” Annie Duke investigates the psychological forces that prevent us from quitting and encourages balance between grit & quit.

Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss shares his top negotiation tips, tricks, and tools in “Never Split the Difference.”

Oliver Burkeman’s book “Four Thousand Weeks” is a philosophical and practical book that will help you reflect if you’re using your life well.

In Hidden Potential, Adam Grant explores the science of success and explains how to improve your performance and raise up those around you.

“Hell Yeah or No” is one of the punchiest, pithiest books I’ve read in years. Derek Sivers offers a boatload of advice and practical wisdom.