“The goodness inside you is like a small flame, and you are its keeper. It's your job, today and every day, to make sure that it has enough fuel...every person has their own version of the flame...so long as your flame flickers, there will be some light in the world.”
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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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