
Titles in This Set
The Obstacle Is the Way
Ego Is the Enemy
The Daily Stoic
The Daily Stoic Journal
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format (Paperback & Hardcover)
Publisher: Profile Books
Overview
This four-book collection gathers Ryan Holiday's influential works on Stoic philosophy, bringing together The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and The Daily Stoic Journal in one set. Together they trace a path from confronting adversity to taming ego, then building a daily practice of reflection through 366 meditations and a companion journal for notes. Drawing on Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, Holiday translates ancient wisdom into modern, actionable guidance for resilience, humility, and clarity. Perfect for readers of self-help, leadership, and philosophy wanting a complete, real-world toolkit for calmer, disciplined living.
About the Books
The Ryan Holiday Stoic collection reads as a progressive journey through philosophy that has guided leaders, athletes, and thinkers for over two thousand years. It opens with The Obstacle Is the Way, arguing that adversity contains the seed of advantage, using figures from Roman emperors to modern innovators to show how perception, action, and will turn setbacks into steps forward. Ego Is the Enemy then examines the quieter danger of success: unchecked pride. Holiday walks through aspiration, achievement, and failure, showing how humility and discipline protect long-term growth in careers, relationships, and creative work. The Daily Stoic shifts from big ideas to daily habit, offering 366 short meditations pulled from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, each paired with modern commentary for a year-round practice of calm, clear thinking. Rounding out the set, The Daily Stoic Journal gives that practice a physical home, with structured morning and evening prompts and space for personal reflection. Read together, the four books move from mindset to self-mastery to daily ritual to personal application, giving readers both the philosophical foundation and everyday tools to put Stoicism into practice.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Obstacle Is the Way — Uses stories of Roman emperors, athletes, and entrepreneurs to show how perception and action can turn hardship into advantage.
Ego Is the Enemy — Traces the arc of aspiration, success, and failure to argue that humility, not self-regard, sustains long-term achievement.
The Daily Stoic — Offers 366 daily meditations drawn from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, each paired with modern commentary for everyday practice.
The Daily Stoic Journal — Provides structured morning and evening prompts and weekly themes so readers can put Stoic reflection into a lasting daily habit.
About the Authors
Ryan Holiday is an American author and media strategist known for translating Stoic philosophy into practical guidance for modern readers. His books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and The Daily Stoic, have introduced Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus to a wide new audience and are widely read in business, sports, and leadership circles. The Daily Stoic and The Daily Stoic Journal were co-written with Stephen Hanselman, a book editor with expertise in classical philosophy who helped select and translate the ancient source material used throughout the collection.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This collection turns timeless philosophy into everyday tools for resilience, focus, and humility. It's a thoughtful birthday or graduation gift, a steady companion for stressful seasons, and an easy addition to a home library or office shelf. Readers who want practical wisdom rather than abstract theory will find this set genuinely useful, season after season.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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