An intergral part of his work has been the development and teaching of his rigorous and controversial training system, the Suzuki method, whose principles have also been highly influential in contemporary theater. He lives outside Austin, Texas, with his family.For over forty years, Tadashi Suzuki has been a unique and vital force in both Japanese and Western theater, creating and directing many internationally acclaimed productions including his famous production of The Trojan Women, which subsequently toured around the world. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and read by over two million people worldwide. He is a sought-after speaker, strategist, and the author of many bestselling books including The Obstacle Is the Way Ego Is the Enemy and The Daily Stoic. Ryan Holiday is one of the world’s foremost thinkers and writers on ancient philosophy and its place in everyday life. Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author * Digital Minimalism. Arianna Huffington Some authors give advice. Manu Ginobili, 4x NBA champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Whether you are an athlete, an investor, a writer or an entrepreneur, this little but soulful book will open the door to a healthier, less anxious and more productive life and career. Mark Manson #1 Bestselling author, * The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck * Ryan’s trilogy of The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy and Stillness is the Key are for sure must-reads. In this age of manufactured outrage and constant distraction, the ability to choose the focused inner stillness that Ryan champions is more important than ever. Because stillness is not merely inactivity, but the doorway to the self-mastery, discipline and focus necessary to succeed in this competitive, noisy world. Just as Winston Churchill used bricklaying as a time to recharge and reflect, or Oprah Winfrey learned deep empathy from her quiet childhood, we can all benefit from stillness to feed into our greater ambitions – whether winning a battle, building a business, or simply finding happiness, peace and self-direction.įilled with wisdom and examples from historical and contemporary figures, this book shows how to cultivate this quality in your own life. And, Holiday shows, it is entirely attainable. This quality, valued by every major school of thought from Buddha to Seneca, John Stuart Mill to Nietzsche, is urgently necessary today. The Zen Buddhists described it as inner peace, the Stoics called it ataraxia and Ryan Holiday calls it stillness: the ability to be steady, focussed and calm in a constantly busy world.

Throughout history, there’s been one indelible quality that great leaders, makers, artists and fighters have shared. ‘Ryan’s trilogy of The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy and Stillness is the Key are for sure must-reads.’ Manu Ginobili, 4x NBA champion and Olympic Gold Medalist.

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