The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 406

  • @theideaeffect4896
    @theideaeffect4896 8 років тому +203

    “Nothing is either good or bad but thinking makes it so.” Shakespeare

    • @phil.4688
      @phil.4688 7 років тому +3

      iirc this quote is actually in the book. Pretty good book that everyone should give a read, imho... : )

    • @Zimboprenuer
      @Zimboprenuer 5 років тому +2

      what if the time Shakespeare said this, he was high

    • @mohamedrezarohani9579
      @mohamedrezarohani9579 4 роки тому

      Thank you.

    • @vladislavno
      @vladislavno 3 роки тому

      Yes watching your child be eaten alive by a bear is not bad.

    • @chatjibpt
      @chatjibpt 2 роки тому

      @@vladislavno the thought of watching your son get eaten by a bear is perceived as bad. As it should.

  • @FightMediocrity
    @FightMediocrity  9 років тому +115

    Hey guys, our guest today is Ryan Holiday. Hope you enjoy! :)
    Get the book: amzn.to/1PU8Udc

    • @mr.nobody1943
      @mr.nobody1943 9 років тому

      you read a lot of books.I think you have increased your inner power and potential. but I have a question in mind.have you grown a business or are you a millonere now? or anthing else? I ask this questions entirely from financial standpoint not spiritual.I want to know the effect of reading all books on anyone's bank balance.thank u for making this videos...

    • @mr.nobody1943
      @mr.nobody1943 9 років тому

      +Marcelo Uhlig everyone needs money at least a certain amount. we just can't deny the fact.spiritual peace is very imp,I certainly agree.but we have to gather certain amount of money.it is well explained in RD PD by R kiyosaki.for avg people, they want to be rich.so I asked how can we be rich.he has read a lot no. of good books.so that I asked him.its as simple as that.

    • @mrhanda10
      @mrhanda10 9 років тому

      please try to get as many as videos as you can invite alot books author this is best time I'm ready to absorb all thing you are doing just great I really like 5 min with animation post your video your voice I love it just increase your frequency more
      thanks from India

    • @JonathanLaRiviere
      @JonathanLaRiviere 9 років тому +5

      Good video, +FightMediocrity!
      I do miss when you were the sole narrator. I felt like your unique teaching style really made you stand out from all the other narrator / animation channels. Your content is still as good, but I feel like I'm missing out on being taught by you and your experience.
      One idea might be to have you introduce them in the beginning and finish it in the end. Just a thought, but I'd prefer you become the narrator and story teller again.

    • @OptimizeYourJourney
      @OptimizeYourJourney 9 років тому

      +FightMediocrity check out our animated reviews !

  • @peacecanbeattained3187
    @peacecanbeattained3187 9 років тому +35

    My eyes filled with tears towards the end of this video. I never knew such concepts. To learn very new concepts feels like a rebirth. Many thanks to Ryan Holiday and the founder of this channel. Truly appreciated.

    • @aguy559
      @aguy559 10 місяців тому

      Did it significantly affect your life?

  • @jenmdawg
    @jenmdawg 7 років тому +56

    "we don't choose our parents but we choose whose children we become" - Seneca
    This makes Ryan Holliday my brother :)

  • @nodierkongo592
    @nodierkongo592 3 роки тому +2

    I'm living my life putting God First (In Truth & In Spirit) and and, applying these basic principles. @RyanHoliday I've read your work and the audio version is even better.

  • @P.EnglishLiterature
    @P.EnglishLiterature 3 роки тому +5

    I absolutely love Ryan's writing. The Obstacle is the way turned me. It gave me a shift in perception of how I ought to address/view my own Obstacle. It's full of life changing messages, impressive quotes, mind blowing examples of those who has been beset by Obstacle. Ryan speak about perception, action and will. He is my most lovely authors. I choose him as a mentor. Thanks for the video.

  • @joshferrans59
    @joshferrans59 8 років тому +13

    Can't praise these vids highly enough. Just incredible.

  • @ahmedalfadhel8694
    @ahmedalfadhel8694 9 років тому +16

    You should review the books because you talk with passion and you review them from your point of view which gives this channel its character.

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 років тому +1

      +ahmed alfadhel Thanks for the feedback, Ahmed!

  • @tantris1998
    @tantris1998 7 років тому +15

    "Every "failure" brings with it the seed of an equivalent success " :)

  • @candy270vbg
    @candy270vbg 8 років тому +3

    This guy is very cohesive! REAL TEACHER

  • @SturL
    @SturL 9 років тому +1

    Thanks man. Needed this now. Having some relapse with anxiety for the first time in 4 years, completely out of the blue. However, I tell myself all day long that it is here to serve a purpose, to tell me something, to make me grow stronger, wiser and more capable. Every adversity holds the seed...

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 років тому

      +SturL Good to hear. Good luck with everything and remember that things aren't that big of a deal. That will help a lot with anxiety.

  • @MMHazelnutLatte
    @MMHazelnutLatte 9 років тому +1

    i like it when u narrate it and explain it in a "dumbed down" version that is easy to understand and it's funny when you include examples related to your life.. please do more with you as the narrator

  • @MarkFlavin1
    @MarkFlavin1 9 років тому +27

    Fantastic video would love to see more authors introduce their work this way.

  • @estatewaters2320
    @estatewaters2320 8 років тому

    I used to check your channel everyday waiting for a new video. You are the best in what you do. And nowadays, sad but I don't feel very connected to your videos. I remember watching all your videos back to back in one day. I was so connected to them. Maybe its your audio speed, or maybe its the proper timing of an image and the audio. I have just come back after like 4-5 weeks just to post this comment just in case someone else felt the same way too. I think you can tell by how many people viewed your video. I hope you can bring back that old way of not only summarizing the book in your one of a kind way, but making the video move (bring an image every few seconds). Other than that, I really pray that you keep growing. Your channel is a life changer. - your FAN

  • @johnnybooth3873
    @johnnybooth3873 9 років тому

    A lot of people are complaining and preferred your voice, and so do I, but I think the good thing about this is that the author was picking the core ideas from his OWN book, meaning we are probably getting the most accurate and helpful info we possibly could from the video. Thanks for another awesome video man ✌🏻️

  • @aaronwimberleymbamsf5776
    @aaronwimberleymbamsf5776 3 роки тому +1

    great meditation to start the day- timeless & modern.

  • @GuySamuel
    @GuySamuel 8 років тому +1

    This video is what got me hooked to your channel, through which I've discovered so many enriching books and discussions. Great job!
    I recently went to a talk by Ryan Holiday related to this book, and I really appreciate the sober, practical approach he promotes. So many other "self-help" books discussed here are so fantastically optimistic about everything, but the thoughts summarised here can really help you improve in a more natural way - one day at a time.
    This doesn't mean that you can't think big or be optimistic - one of the key takeaways of this book. Highly recommended!

    • @ryanchurchill5081
      @ryanchurchill5081 2 роки тому

      The art of improvement is another channel I watch from UA-cam as well.

  • @Hadlerdmc
    @Hadlerdmc 8 років тому +1

    Thanks, really love the video that reminds me of the fact that most people are controlled by fear - and therefore freeze instead of actually do things.
    Great wisdom in your channel.

  • @humanbeing4921
    @humanbeing4921 8 років тому

    I liked the way you relay your message. Clear, concise and to the point.

  • @charlesbenedetti8607
    @charlesbenedetti8607 6 років тому

    Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, expressed it this way: "The way out is the way through", and whenever I encounter a problem or a difficulty I stop to look for the opportunity contained in it, and how avoiding it or condemning it is to lose, but how embracing it and going thru it is but another path towards my enlightenment.

  • @venom07786
    @venom07786 9 років тому

    I came to this through zen. Such a beautiful and applicable way to take on the path of self development.

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 років тому

      +William Bristow Glad you've found the channel useful, William!

  • @apexstrength3797
    @apexstrength3797 9 років тому

    Stoicism is definitely something most people should pick up on. I find any philosophy can help in a way but for me Stoicism is something that resonates deeply to my core

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 років тому +1

      +Beny Matos Yeah, it's probably been the most helpful philosophy to me personally.

  • @abimbolaogundiran7927
    @abimbolaogundiran7927 9 років тому

    The fine skill of turning learned helplessness to learned optimism. That's stoicism!!!!

  • @isaacrothermel2433
    @isaacrothermel2433 9 років тому +2

    Great choice of book for this week :) I'm glad to see you posting regularly again, I missed your videos for a few weeks haha.

  • @brandonfuller7657
    @brandonfuller7657 Рік тому

    Every year on my birthday I read meditations. Next year I’ll start reading this after I read that

  • @chriszeleny5216
    @chriszeleny5216 9 років тому

    Excellent work. This channel is improving the lives of so many people. Thank you.

  • @Wanderlust
    @Wanderlust 9 років тому +13

    I've read this book awhile ago, nice to hear it summarised through Ryan's own voice again

    • @deckeremerson4649
      @deckeremerson4649 3 роки тому

      I dont mean to be off topic but does anybody know of a tool to log back into an instagram account..?
      I was stupid forgot my login password. I love any tips you can give me.

    • @yaelrayden197
      @yaelrayden197 3 роки тому

      @Decker Emerson Instablaster ;)

    • @deckeremerson4649
      @deckeremerson4649 3 роки тому

      @Yael Rayden Thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process atm.
      Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

    • @deckeremerson4649
      @deckeremerson4649 3 роки тому

      @Yael Rayden It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
      Thank you so much, you saved my ass :D

    • @yaelrayden197
      @yaelrayden197 3 роки тому

      @Decker Emerson Happy to help :)

  • @GreeNinjja
    @GreeNinjja 9 років тому

    it's strange that all these things are inate in all of us yet its not so easy to come across like minded people around us. Very glad we have the internet and technology! it just shows all the obstacles that people has come across throughout history that contributed to the fruits we now have today :)

  • @ruthotero5788
    @ruthotero5788 3 роки тому

    Thank you for breaking this book down for us.

  • @divyajain3872
    @divyajain3872 8 років тому +2

    These are some amazing, next level videos you have on your channel. Keep up the brilliant work. Kudos to you.

  • @ChristopherClarke007
    @ChristopherClarke007 9 років тому +5

    love this...the obstacle is the path

  • @sergefrechette8995
    @sergefrechette8995 2 роки тому

    Good perspective, taking obstacles and using this obstacle as part of the solution. Nice.

  • @TreBlass
    @TreBlass 8 років тому +2

    I can totally relate myself to this video.. This is so awesome coz things are not going my way these days and now after watching this I feel that this is great as I've an opportunity to accomplish a task and generate a belief in me by anyhow fighting hard... You're always an inspiration, I'm thankful that a channel like FightMediocrtity exists... Thank you so much :)

  • @ghufranullah
    @ghufranullah 9 років тому

    I don't know if you would read this but all I wanna say is that you are doing a great job and I hope you get extremely popular with this amazing content... Thanks

  • @Paulinapazmusica
    @Paulinapazmusica 6 років тому +1

    Amazing, I am truly inspired about what I discovered with Ego is the Enemy, and now to hear this illustrated even more about this letting go of it was awesome to find out

  • @Jandress86
    @Jandress86 8 років тому

    The foundation of this channel is based on aWesoMeness!i!i! I believe in supporting aWesoMeness 8-) keep up the aWesoMeness & I'll continue to watch & listen. Thanks for bein' aWesoMe yo diggidy!

  • @gerardvong
    @gerardvong 8 років тому +1

    That was really some amazing position, inspire me that every obstacles is just ladders to be taken to success thanks for posting

  • @NeilAcquatella
    @NeilAcquatella 5 років тому

    Amazing. Just looked for a video on The Obstacle is the Way after Ryan's AMA a few minutes ago. This is what I was looking for.

  • @luciofranciscodigiacinti3664
    @luciofranciscodigiacinti3664 8 років тому

    I recently began listening to the Meditations audiobook.
    This video was FANTASTIC!
    Thanks so much!
    :)

  • @DavidKFZ
    @DavidKFZ 9 років тому

    Excellent advice, I typed out a quote from this video and printed it out to stick on my wall

  • @darshangurjar413
    @darshangurjar413 7 років тому

    I am very regular viewer of your channel, thanks for providing so meaningful content.

  • @sc00bybrew22
    @sc00bybrew22 8 років тому

    I appreciate that you make these videos, it saves me lots of time

  • @sahildadia590
    @sahildadia590 9 років тому

    Your's are the only video I see till the very end!!!! great work!!

  • @NSOM990
    @NSOM990 8 років тому

    You turn what's in the way into the way.........that's deep!

  • @orangejuiceproperties
    @orangejuiceproperties 2 роки тому

    I needed this. Thank you!

  • @sysy4811
    @sysy4811 9 років тому +1

    Thank you for bringing out such amazing ideas to be inspired ! Awesome man :)

  • @damionjackson3029
    @damionjackson3029 8 років тому +1

    really good, i read the book because of this animation. Also your logo is really legit.

  • @Sbeha3
    @Sbeha3 7 років тому

    I am in love with this channel! Amazing work!!!

  • @woodinkaren
    @woodinkaren 9 років тому

    I echo what a lot of other people have been saying: These new videos also have great content. However, what I love about your earlier videos is 1) great content, 2) the personal stories you shared of you you applied the content. And I'm missing part 2.
    This new direction might make sense in terms of scale and relationship-building, I just hope that alongside this we'll still get to see videos narrated by you.
    Thanks for putting out great content, we watch it every morning :)

  • @trakba
    @trakba 8 років тому +2

    Whats an objective Judgement?
    Whats an unselfish action?
    Whats a willing acceptance?
    Thats all I need to understand now at this very moment.

  • @MrFotis1926
    @MrFotis1926 6 років тому

    Great video / Ryan Holiday is someone I really respect, impressive level of knowledge

  • @Josh1.8
    @Josh1.8 8 років тому

    I better like your own narration, but is okay THANK YOU Guy! always giving!

  • @abaddon2211
    @abaddon2211 9 років тому

    The animations are getting better all the time. It is a TV series level by now.
    You would have great motivational speech with your voice.

  • @oniscsadi
    @oniscsadi 9 років тому

    I love your work brother. Thanks so much for all the efforts made to put these videos out there.
    Truly inspirational and full of wealth

  • @thegivingtreeyogabyvarshak7092
    @thegivingtreeyogabyvarshak7092 8 років тому

    wow u are really doing great work that can,change people s lives n way of thinking. thank u for so much wisdom

  • @mastaf006007
    @mastaf006007 9 років тому

    thank you for the video man. putting the book on my wishlist. will get it eventually

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 років тому +1

      +Ghedeer Ibrahim Awesome, hope you enjoy the book! :)

  • @alexbmarius
    @alexbmarius 9 років тому +1

    Hey welcome back man . Missed your videos

  • @HaydenGladstonePT
    @HaydenGladstonePT 9 років тому

    One of the best books I've read this year. Highly recommend checking it out, there is probably 1,000 messages worth integrating into life.

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 років тому

      +Hayden Gladstone Awesome. Glad you liked the book! :)

    • @NFLjunk79
      @NFLjunk79 2 роки тому

      Right....How is losing a loved one a good thing?How do i see the good in it ? How is becoming homeless a "chance"?This book is 70%" you can do it" and 30% pure Bullshit from an author who never had to face adversity...

  • @mikkokilpelainen4675
    @mikkokilpelainen4675 8 років тому

    I very much enjoyed this video. Thx Ryan!

  • @adamacheson7299
    @adamacheson7299 9 років тому

    This is really solid, especially for entrepreneurs and small business owners!

  • @hobobmo
    @hobobmo 9 років тому

    Thank you very much for creating these videos.

  • @christianharbin21
    @christianharbin21 9 років тому

    I HAVE TO get this book!

  • @DavidHaw
    @DavidHaw 9 років тому

    All these videos are brilliant! Keep em coming

  • @AndreasNeophytou
    @AndreasNeophytou 6 років тому

    Such an amazing book. Such a great summary and such a great UA-cam channel name!
    Thank you man! 👌

  • @losblancos99
    @losblancos99 9 років тому +2

    Thanks man for all the uploads! What are your upcoming videos?

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 років тому

      +losblancos99 You're welcome. Not sure yet, I have quite a few narrations from authors and I have a few different scripts of my own.

  • @TipuSultan-jo8lz
    @TipuSultan-jo8lz 7 років тому

    Respect your work man! Love from India!!

  • @lneng9482
    @lneng9482 5 років тому

    Thank you! This is such a great summary/introduction. Thank you.

  • @SnehalWagh
    @SnehalWagh 9 років тому +1

    I miss your voice.. 😊 Your recent video on 'how much money to make on UA-cam' is amazing.. Inspirational. Thank you for so much value..

    • @chiragkumar79
      @chiragkumar79 8 років тому +1

      same here, his explaining style was good

    • @SnehalWagh
      @SnehalWagh 8 років тому +1

      +Chirag Kumar Yeah!!!

  • @williamkapler3773
    @williamkapler3773 5 років тому

    Life is a lot like surfing. You have to adjust your weight on the board to navigate the ever changing waves. You enjoy the ride, you enjoy the challenges and you make the adjustments that the waves bring. HAPPY SURFING!

  • @Courtneyig
    @Courtneyig 9 років тому

    Been following this channel for a while can't say I prefer others voices on clips opposed to yours.. But keep up the good work

  • @MariaOnYT
    @MariaOnYT 7 років тому

    The work you are doing is great

  • @alessandrogracietti5281
    @alessandrogracietti5281 8 років тому

    Great Video as always, keep up with the good work. Best channel in UA-cam for me.

  • @niquey
    @niquey 9 років тому +12

    I like that you're trying something new. Like someone else said, it removes you as the bottle neck. however I think you've lost the feel of "your product". You are your product. A couple of these speakers just aren't jiving well as you can tell from comments. Maybe you can give them a script or something. Add your background music that s reminiscent of you and your past videos. Just seeing your hand in the video every now and then doesn't seem to cut it. Maybe guest speakers should be less frequent. Once a month or every couple of months. Just thought I'd add to the feedback :)

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 років тому +3

      +Niquey Choi Thanks so much for the feedback.

  • @ambypuret
    @ambypuret 9 років тому

    hey man, your voice and narration sounds so much better also i would say the white coloured animation video felt more alive.
    just my suggestion. I love what you do, you are changing our lives positively.

  • @martyme6793
    @martyme6793 6 років тому

    Thank you for your videos :) Man what a wealth of very good information, i'm going to watch all your vids

  • @sdanisment1
    @sdanisment1 9 років тому

    Thank you so much.. great video as expected..

  • @33brianmorris
    @33brianmorris 8 років тому

    Bought the book because of the video, thank you!

  • @kaceejayne22
    @kaceejayne22 7 років тому

    seriously LoVE! your channel... please continue to do ExACtLY what you are doing..

  • @realMikeBenz
    @realMikeBenz 5 років тому

    One of your best videos. well done!

  • @govindrathi9340
    @govindrathi9340 9 років тому

    If you could only add a transcript in the description. Your videos are informative and the transcript would serve a great summary.

  • @edo_moya
    @edo_moya 6 років тому +18

    Ironic is this video about adapting and embrace the change and difficulties and people complain about a minor change of a voice.

  • @alexiscostoulas
    @alexiscostoulas 8 років тому

    man +FightMediocrity , your videos are great !
    of course its our perception on those things that you are referring that can make a difference in our lives and also the action that we ll take!!
    great content , keep it up ;)

  • @RafaelAlves-nt6zb
    @RafaelAlves-nt6zb 8 років тому

    I really like your channel, great work.

  • @terrywalker9398
    @terrywalker9398 8 років тому

    Thank you for this video.

  • @loslucky
    @loslucky 9 років тому

    Awesome video. Just what I needed.

  • @girishkdesh
    @girishkdesh 7 років тому

    Thanks a lot!
    It has been a great help.

  • @rahul6075
    @rahul6075 8 років тому

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @nzranm123
    @nzranm123 8 років тому

    love your videos. thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @emha5539
    @emha5539 9 років тому

    its cool that you invite the authors to narrate the videos, but your voice is much greater and better understandable for most of non Englisch natives.

  • @AlbertoRodriguez-ws8wc
    @AlbertoRodriguez-ws8wc 6 років тому

    Thank you

  • @RudG10
    @RudG10 5 років тому +2

    6:20 summary

  • @informedfitness2642
    @informedfitness2642 9 років тому

    Just wanted to ssay that I love your channel man! You've helped my personal development a lot and you've even inspired the subjects of a few of my videos! But yeah thanks again. really : )

  • @paulheard3316
    @paulheard3316 4 роки тому

    What background music did you use for the video? It is truly beautiful and dramatically enhances the message being delivered. Great work. Thank you.

  • @haman7227
    @haman7227 2 роки тому

    ‘As a man thinketh in his heart so is he.

  • @yehudahamaccabi9420
    @yehudahamaccabi9420 9 років тому

    Congratulations! You are making great videos!

  • @carolinaserrizuela
    @carolinaserrizuela 8 років тому

    YOU ARE A LEGEND!!! THANKS FOR MAKE SUCH A GREAT JOB! LOVE IT!.X

  • @Obtaineudaimonia
    @Obtaineudaimonia 9 років тому

    People can learn so much from stoicism

  • @LBrownoffical
    @LBrownoffical 6 років тому

    Bro ive been here for years now. I come back to these and have acquired a couple books of my own.
    1 thing that is not spoken on that i find a challenge often, is how can you be so ambitious, Success orientated and driven, yet hold down a relationship?
    Is it as simple as you Dont or Can't you should be single? Or is there a mindset i need to indulge in?

  • @Imran5981
    @Imran5981 8 років тому

    Next on my reading list.

  • @MussaHamad
    @MussaHamad 9 років тому

    An interesting philosophy I would definitely pick up this book for further reading!

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 років тому

      +Mussa Hamad Yeah, it's awesome. Check it out.