Discipline Is Destiny

The Power of Self-Control

De: Ryan Holiday

Narrado por: Ryan Holiday

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.

©2022 Ryan Holiday (P)2022 Profile Books Ltd

As always Ryan never disappoints 👌🏻

Personally Ryan’s perspective always resonate. A bit of repetitions from previous books here and there. This book provoked a lot of introspection.

From Ryan there are always those nuggets of pure gold this book is no different

So much to learn, and all useful!

Ryan is fastidious in his writing and as with previous books, has managed to tell, teach and inspire us to incorporate many stoic ideas, values and virtues.
While we know we will never be stoic sages, we can arm ourselves with powerful stoic practices which make us better... all changes everyday, big results in a lifetime.

Ryan amazing as always

Great book I love Ryan’s work, have listened to all and this is his best in my opinion!

Excellent 2nd series

Good explanation of temperance one of the 4th cardinal virtues of stoicism. the author is able to make a mundane topic to something worth reading. success don't come without discipline. about more and having enough

stoicism made palatable

liked the content, easy to follow, great and clear "lessons/examples" to apply. the audio editing is a bit irritating, so many words are cut, especially the first word of each chapter heading, and some in the narrative too.

Good listen. All in all.

I mean well for Ryan. But he also just borrows and repeats the obvious points made by him many times before.