Book description
The #1 New York Times Bestseller that shows why slowing down is the key to getting ahead
'Choose the focused inner stillness that Ryan champions' - Mark Manson #1 Bestselling author The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
'Some authors give advice. Ryan Holiday distills wisdom. This book is…
Why read it?
1 author picked Stillness is the Key as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Holiday explains how finding time for quiet or stillness, as he calls it, is the key to conquering your temper, avoiding distractions, and discovering great insights. Slowing down is the balancing mechanism everybody needs when living a busy life.
The book shows how historical people such as Churchill needed stillness through activities like bricklaying to balance his busy life. The book is very engaging and offers an inspirational and practical way for us to recharge and find self-mastery and discipline in our busy lives filled with distractions.
From Havard's list on how we get distracted and how to reclaim your attention.
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