Ryan Holiday

Action is commonplace, right action is not.

Ryan Holiday

An entrepreneur is someone with faith in their ability to make something where there was nothing before. To them, the idea that no one has ever done this or that is a good thing.

Ryan Holiday

As a general rule, however, the more accessible you can make your product, the easier it will be to market. You can always raise the price later, after you’ve built an audience.

Ryan Holiday

Being criticized in the media is a good problem to have – most of the time. It means you’re doing something that is at least interesting or cool or crazy enough to be noticed. It might not always feel good, but it’s usually better than the alternative of obscurity.

Ryan Holiday

Blessings and burdens are not mutually exclusive.

Ryan Holiday

Conning the conmen is one of life’s most satisfying pleasures.

Ryan Holiday

Creating is often a solitary experience. Yet work made entirely in isolation is usually doomed to remain lonely.

Ryan Holiday

Death doesn’t make life pointless, but rather purposeful.

Ryan Holiday

Each time, you’ll learn something. Each time, you’ll develop strength, wisdom, and perspective. Each time, a little more of the competition falls away. Until all that is left is you: the best version of you.

Ryan Holiday

Everything must be done in the service of the whole.

Ryan Holiday