Ryan Holiday’s philosophically-driven bestselling books have not only sold nearly two million copies, but they’ve directly influenced Super Bowl-winning teams like the New England Patriots, World Series champions like the Houston Astros, as well as sitting Senators, military leaders and some of the biggest and most important companies in the world like Google, Twitter, and Microsoft.
At the core of Ryan’s teachings is Stoicism, a philosophy he has brought back from ancient Rome and into the workplace, entrepreneurship, politics, and sports. The idea that while we don’t always control what happens to us in life, we always control how we respond. It’s this message, a framework for overcoming obstacles, scaling new challenges and battling both the ups and downs and life, illustrated vividly with stories from the greats (and not-so-greats) of history, that has brought Ryan in front of some of the most influential audiences in the world. He’s been profiled by the New York Times, Sports Illustrated and ESPN, and he counts among his clients and followers, some of the biggest names in business, tech, culture and professional athletics.
His book, Conspiracy, is being adapted into a major motion picture. His most recent book, Stillness Is the Key was listed on the New York Times’ and Wall Street Journal’s bestseller lists.