Obstacle is the WAY
Obstacle is the Way, yet another simple yet powerful book by Ryan, taking inspiration from the life of Marcus Aurilius. I have summarized the book in about 1100 words and laid down some key takeaways. Starts with the words of Marcus – “What comes in the way becomes the way.” The idea of the book is to help you overcome those obstacles - mental, physical, emotional or perceived and turn them to the way. Objective judgement now at this very moment Willing acceptance now at this very moment Unselfish Action now at this very moment of all external events and that is all you need. Ryan distributes the idea in 3 - Perception, action and will. PART 1 Perception Discipline of perception - Rockefeller's case and financial markets - only discipline and objectivity can make you successful. Struggled for 3.5 years to controlling 90% of oil markets. Economic crash or personal tragedies are bound to happen - see the good and revert to present. "Oh How blessed the young men are w...