Discipline Is Destiny: Timeless Stoic values from the multimillion-selling author of THE DAILY STOIC

10/10 loved it

Book was exactly what I had expected. Recommended !

One more price less book from Ryan. Read it and read it again, so much wisdom in every page. Together with other Ryans books changed my life in much positive direction

Ryan Holiday’s Discipline is Destiny felt like a much-needed wake-up call, a guide to reclaiming control over the chaos of modern life. As I turned its pages, I was struck by how Holiday masterfully weaves ancient Stoic wisdom with contemporary examples, making the timeless pursuit of self-discipline feel both urgent and achievable. The book isn’t just about grinding harder; it’s about mastering oneself—body, mind, and soul—to live a life of purpose and balance. What resonated most with me was Holiday’s insistence that discipline isn’t merely about endurance or willpower; it’s about temperance, moderation, and the ability to say no to distractions that pull us away from our goals. His vivid storytelling—whether recounting the relentless work ethic of Lou Gehrig or the quiet restraint of Queen Elizabeth—illustrates how discipline shapes greatness without sacrificing humanity. The structure of the book is elegant yet profound. Divided into three sections—The Exterior (body), The Interior (mind), and The Magisterial (soul)—Holiday takes readers on a journey to understand discipline as more than just a tool for achievement. It’s a way to align our actions with our values, to find strength in restraint, and even to embrace failure as part of growth. His reminder that discipline is not perfection but persistence was both comforting and inspiring. What I loved most was its practicality. Holiday doesn’t preach unattainable ideals; instead, he offers actionable wisdom. For instance, the idea that discipline includes stepping back, slowing down, or even choosing inaction when necessary was a revelation. It made me rethink my own approach to productivity and success. Conclusion: Discipline is Destiny left me with a renewed sense of purpose and a clearer understanding of what it means to truly master oneself. It’s not just a book for leaders or high achievers; it’s for anyone who seeks freedom through self-control. As Holiday puts it, “Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.” This book reminded me that such power is within reach—if only we’re willing to cultivate it.

Es un libro que me ha parecido muy interesante y bien estructurado. La encuadernación es sólida y el tamaño de letra es adecuado, lo que facilita la lectura. El libro ofrece una visión profunda sobre la disciplina y su importancia en nuestras vidas. La escritura es clara y concisa, lo que hace que el libro sea fácil de seguir. El autor proporciona ejemplos prácticos y anecdóticos que ilustran los conceptos discutidos en el libro. Si estás interesado en temas de autoayuda y desarrollo personal, es un libro que puede ayudarte a reflexionar sobre la importancia de la disciplina en tu vida y a encontrar formas de mejorar tus hábitos y alcanzar tus objetivos.

So nice. However,A costly product. Actually it is original with hardcover as i want. And the book is so light weight.

Ryan Holiday is known for being a student of stoicism and teacher of stoic principles to people living in the modern world. He has been called a “modern philosopher.” Many of the stories in his book Discipline Is Destiny are about stoics such as Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Antoninius. To illustrate the principles he is teaching, Holiday also shares dozens of stories about exemplars of self-discipline, including military leaders, politicians, musicians, artists, and athletes. He opens the book with a legend about Hercules at a crossroads and how he was offered the opportunity to choose one of two paths: One was the tempting path of a life of ease, without want, unhappiness, fear, or pain, with every desire fulfilled. The other was a long path of sacrifice, scary moments, and hard work, with no promise of rewards except in proportion to the effort. The choice was between vice or virtue, the easy way or the hard way. Hercules chose the virtuous path, and it made all the difference. Holiday explains that in the ancient world there were four key virtues: Courage, Temperance, Justice, and Wisdom. Simply put, he says that practicing these virtues is doing the right thing rather than the easy thing, and it’s the key to a life of excellence and honor. In this book, he focuses on temperance, defined as self-control, moderation, composure, and balance. In a word, discipline. It's been said that discipline is freedom, and in the introduction, he quotes Eisenhower who said, “Freedom is actually only the opportunity for self-discipline. “In the introduction he adds that self-discipline (temperance) is the ability to work hard, to say no, to practice good habits, to set boundaries, to train, to prepare, to ignore temptations and provocations, to keep your emotions in check, and to endure painful difficulties. Self-discipline is how you realize your potential, and one line really struck me about this: Holiday said that “Failing to realize your full potential is a terrible punishment” (for not being disciplined). The book is broken up into three parts. Part one is titled, “The Exterior” and it’s about the body. The author says we must dominate ourselves physically because if we don’t, outside forces will dominate us. There are numerous short chapters focusing on themes and tips such as attack the mornings, quit being a slave to bad habits, just show up, hustle, practice, sweat the small stuff, and more. The second part of the book is called, “The Inner Domain.” The body is only one vehicle for our self-discipline, says Holiday. Some people have complete command over their body, but are a mess everywhere else. True self-control means moderation not just in what we do physically, but also how we think and feel. In this section, numerous short chapters talk about topics such as set priorities, do the hard thing first, resist temptation, set boundaries, do your best, avoid perfectionism, focus, and pause before acting . The third and final part of the book is named “The Magisterial” (the soul). There are people who have a handle on their physical body as well as their mind, but most rare is one who combines those two disciplines with excellence in public life as a contributor to others and society. Some of the themes focus on handling criticism, being tolerant of others, making others better, being a leader, being kind, and more. Discipline is Destiny is fairly long, at 300 pages, but easy to read, and many chapters are very short. The book will be especially appreciated by people who like hearing stories of historical figures to illustrate all the points. Holiday is clearly well-read and an excellent writer. He’s motivating too. Countless highlightable passages leap off the page as calls to action. I’m not sure if this is Holiday’s best or most popular book (he’s written over a dozen, including NY Times bestsellers that sold millions of copies), but it’s a really good one. Readers may also want to check out some of his more well-known earlier titles such as The Obstacle Is The Way, Ego Is The Enemy, Stillness is the Key, and The Daily Stoic. I enjoy his writing style in general and I believe the subject matter of Discipline Is Destiny is supremely important. I think everyone should read about discipline and self-control, and do their best to put what they learn into practice every day. I would recommend this to just about everyone, and especially people who want to improve their fitness and health.