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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-100593191692

ISBN-139780593191699

eBay Product ID (ePID)20057244641

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Book TitleDiscipline Is Destiny : the Power of Self-Control

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2022

TopicPersonal Growth / General, Motivational, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Motivational & Inspirational, Self-Management / General

GenrePhilosophy, Self-Help, Business & Economics

AuthorRyan Holiday

Book SeriesThe Stoic Virtues Ser.

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight12.2 Oz

Item Length7.3 in

Item Width5.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2022-018989

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"Ryan Holiday has helped bring the ancient teaching of Stoicism to millions of readers--from athletes and politicians to CEOs."-- GOOD MORNING AMERICA "A brisk and absorbing read." -- ANNIE DUKE, bestselling author of Thinking In Bets "A powerful case for the virtues and values that leaders must live by in the modern world." -- ADMIRAL JAMES STAVRIDIS, former NATO 16th Supreme Allied Commander, "Ryan Holiday has helped bring the ancient teaching of Stoicism to millions of readers--from athletes and politicians to CEOs."-- GOOD MORNING AMERICA "A brisk and absorbing read." -- ANNIE DUKE, bestselling author of Thinking In Bets "A powerful case for the virtues and values that leaders must live by in the modern world." -- ADMIRAL JAMES STAVRIDIS, former NATO 16th Supreme Allied Commander "Well-meant advice for making positive life choices." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS

Dewey Decimal158.1

SynopsisNothing is possible without it and everything is enhanced by it. The ancient virtue of self-control-temperance-is more essential than ever. If we're not in control of our emotions, our urges, our habits, who is? If our bodies, minds, and spirits run unrestrained, where will we end up? From elite athletes to heads of state, military leaders to philosophers, the greatest battles in history have always been with the self. And only those that win this battle-the victory of self-mastery-are fit to rule. Discipline is destiny. It determines what we can do. It determines who we are. Do you have it? What can you do with it? Book jacket., The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! In his New York Times bestselling book Courage is Calling , author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. In this much-anticipated second book of his Stoic Virtue series, Holiday celebrates the awesome power of self-discipline and those who have seized it. To master anything, one must first master themselves-one's emotions, one's thoughts, one's actions. Eisenhower famously said that freedom is really the opportunity to practice self-discipline. Cicero called the virtue of temperance the polish of life. Without boundaries and restraint, we risk not only failing to meet our full potential and jeopardizing what we have achieved, but we ensure misery and shame. In a world of temptation and excess, this ancient idea is more urgent than ever. In Discipline is Destiny , Holiday draws on the stories of historical figures we can emulate as pillars of self-discipline, including Lou Gehrig, Queen Elizabeth II, boxer Floyd Patterson, Marcus Aurelius and writer Toni Morrison, as well as the cautionary tales of Napoleon, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Babe Ruth. Through these engaging examples, Holiday teaches readers the power of self-discipline and balance, and cautions against the perils of extravagance and hedonism. At the heart of Stoicism are four simple virtues: courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom. Everything else, the Stoics believed, flows from them. Discipline is Destiny will guide readers down the path to self-mastery, upon which all the other virtues depend. Discipline is predictive. You cannot succeed without it. And if you lose it, you cannot help but bring yourself failure and unhappiness.

LC Classification NumberBJ1533.D49H65 2022

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May 31, 2025
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This book was recommended to me and since the beginning I got hooked, very good , very interesting.
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