A #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller with over one million copies sold, The Obstacle Is the Way has become a modern classic for leaders, creatives and high achievers worldwide. Drawing on the timeless philosophy of Stoicism, Ryan Holiday reveals how focusing on what we can control and turning adversity into advantage leads to lasting success. From Marcus Aurelius’s insight that “what stands in the way becomes the way” to real-life examples ranging from John D. Rockefeller and Amelia Earhart to Steve Jobs, elite athletes and championship teams, the book shows that resilience and perspective matter more than talent or luck. Practical, inspiring and grounded in history, it offers a powerful framework for transforming frustration, setbacks and obstacles into strength, growth and opportunity.