Stoicism
Ryan Holiday is an internationally acclaimed writer and media strategist, author of bestselling books including *The Obstacle Is the Way*, *Ego Is the Enemy*, *The Daily Stoic*, and *Conspiracy*, with over four million copies sold in thirty languages. His works have inspired a global audience ranging from NFL coaches and elite athletes to TV personalities and political leaders. At 19, he left college to apprentice under Robert Greene, launching a successful marketing career that included his role as Director of Marketing at American Apparel. Later, he founded Brass Check, a creative agency that has worked with Google, TASER, and bestselling authors like Neil Strauss, Tony Robbins, and Tim Ferriss.
Ryan Holiday’s career spans strategic consulting and authoring trendsetting books. He began as an apprentice to Robert Greene, an experience that led to his marketing role at American Apparel before founding Brass Check. Through his agency, Holiday has advised prominent clients, including Google, Complex, and literary giants. He is a modern advocate of stoicism, explored through his popular platform *Daily Stoic* and conferences. His insights have been published in outlets like *The New York Times*, *USA Today*, and *Fast Company*, where he delves into strategy, philosophy, and personal growth.
Ryan Holiday’s conferences blend cutting-edge marketing strategy with stoic philosophical principles. With a direct and reflective style, Holiday teaches audiences to control what they can and respond wisely and calmly to challenges. His talks inspire attendees to overcome obstacles, turn setbacks into competitive advantages, and find clarity in personal and professional life. His focus on stoicism provides a practical framework for personal development and resilience.
Inspired by his bestselling book, this talk explores how we can use obstacles in our lives as opportunities for growth and achievement. Holiday provides audiences with practical tools based on stoic philosophy to face adversity and turn difficulty into a competitive advantage, illustrated with examples of leaders and public figures who have applied these principles.
In this talk, Holiday examines how stoic principles can help us build a life with greater purpose and emotional control. He shares the key ideas of Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius, adapting them to contemporary life and offering a guide to cultivate resilience amid life’s uncertainties and ups and downs.
If you’re looking for an inspiring and practical talk on resilience, marketing, or stoicism, you can book Ryan Holiday through Thinking Heads. As one of the leading figures in modern stoic philosophy, Ryan provides expert insights into overcoming adversity and applying stoicism to daily life. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and to secure his participation in your next event.
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