“We are what we repeatedly do,' Aristotle said. 'Therefore, excellence is not an act, but a habit.' The stoics add to that that we are a product of our thoughts: 'Such as are your habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of your mind'; Marcus Aurelius put it. Think about your activities of the last week, as well as what you have planned for today and the week that follows. The person you'd like to be...how close do your actions actually correspond to him or her? Which fire are you feeding? Which person are you becoming?”
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The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
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Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday (born June 16, 1987) is an American author, marketer, and advocate of Stoicism. He is best known for his books such as 'The Obstacle Is the Way' and 'The Daily Stoic,' which apply ancient philosophy to modern life. Holiday served as the director of marketing for American Apparel and has written for Forbes, Fast Company, and The New York Observer. His works have sold over 4 million copies worldwide and been translated into 30 languages. Through his books, podcast, and speaking engagements, Holiday promotes Stoic principles to help people navigate adversity, stress, and uncertainty. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his family. more
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