Tag: #Ryan Holiday
Everything Takes Longer Than Expected
"It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take that into account."
People Tell You Who They Are
"Character is fate. I don't know why I expect it to be different than it was the time before. I don't know why I'm...
Anger Makes Everything Worse
"Anger always makes stuff worse. I don't think I've ever lost my temper and then afterward thought, I'm so glad I...
Hire Professionals (But Be Smart About It)
"If you think professionals are expensive, try hiring an amateur. I've tried to get around hiring. I've tried to do...
External Success Won't Fix Internal Problems
"You can't fix internal issues with external accomplishments. Hitting number one in the New York Times, selling...
Listen to Your Spouse
"I should just always listen to my wife. Every big business mistake I have made, my wife told me beforehand, that's...
Just Say No
Don't say maybe when what you really want to do is say no. Don't say I'll think about it. Don't say I'll try. If you...
Nothing is as Important as You Think It Is
"You got to chill out. When I think about the things that in my 20s I was so intense about, I cared so intensely...
The Paradox of Knowing It All
"It is impossible to learn that which you think you already know."
Finding Peace and Fulfillment Within
"You don't need to go out... You can get peace by retreating inside yourself... you can have that inside by having a...