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Stillness Is the Key
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Throughout history, there's been one indelible quality that great leaders, makers, artists and fighters have shared. 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.
This quality, valued by every major school of thought from Buddha to Seneca, John Stuart Mill to Nietzsche, is urgently necessary today. And, Holiday shows, it is entirely attainable. 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.
Filled with wisdom and examples from historical and contemporary figures, this audiobook shows how to cultivate this quality in your own life. Because stillness is not merely inactivity, but the doorway to the self-mastery, discipline and focus necessary to succeed in this competitive, noisy world.
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- dennishosking
- 22-08-2021
Great lessons for living
When looking at reviews, many commented on the narration. I'm glad I downloaded it. The narration is not so bad (is there any irony in complaining about the narration of a book on stoicism 🤔)
A lot of great lessons, I'll be listening to this again (and, likely, again).
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- Dmitri Golovin
- 25-10-2019
WORTH IT
I almost didn't get this book because I didn't think I needed it, but the introspection this book helped me acheive is priceless. The value in this book is something we all are able to apply to enrich our lives, no matter who we are or how we are spending our lives. It's a perspective that will not only help you to rest or be still, but be centred in all that you do as well. Warning: Net productivity and fulfillment will increase after reading or listening to this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-04-2020
Really enjoyed it
Another great book by Ryan holiday, things in this book I will add into my life, stillness is the key
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-06-2022
#timemanagement
When time is of the essence, Ryan has once again pulled essence from past and showed that history tends to repeat over and over. Facts are a great leveller and don’t often lie. Listen for yourself about the perils of wasted time.
Would recommend this book to anyone who lives.
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- Me
- 18-07-2021
one of the best
great narrative, interesting facts and really makes you think about life. highly recommended to those who cannot switch off their brain
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- Anonymous User
- 31-10-2019
Easy to follow and highly informative
A great sourse of philosophical wisdom and historical story telling.
I can sense Ryan's enthusiasm.
I'll certainly listen to this again very soon.
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- Maddy
- 29-12-2019
Ryan is a God
This book reinforced what I already knew to be true but the way Ryan is able to articulate it in such a relatable way is amazing.
Essentially, the answers lie within us and the way to unlock our potential is to get to a place of stillness. So within, so without.
Service, being a good person, living a values driven life, being honest, living a life with purpose and giving back are essential to achieving stillness and happiness (not that happiness should be only goal but it’s definitely a by product).
Ryan is an incredible writer and speaks the TRUTH!
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- Paul james
- 18-11-2021
Brings together much wisdom
Recommend this book/audio, if you are interested in better living. And making the most of your time above ground.
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- Anonymous User
- 31-10-2019
Terrific book
I absolutely love this book - so many people could benefit from adopting just some of the ideas that Ryan addresses - thoroughly recommended
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- Kevin
- 27-03-2020
the great book on stoicism
a must for anyone who wants to read about stowism and stillness to improve your life.
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