In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project, I unpack Ryan Holiday’s The Obstacle Is the Way and five powerful lessons we can immediately apply to our own lives.

Drawing on the principles of Stoic philosophy, we explore how to stop wasting energy fighting what we can’t control, shift from “why me?” to “what now?”, take the next useful action, and recognise that sometimes the obstacle in front of us is developing exactly the qualities we need.

In this episode:
Focus on what you can control.
Stop asking “Why me?” and start asking “What now?”
Take the next useful action. * Ask what the obstacle is trying to develop in you.
Choose who you want to become through adversity.
Use the simple framework of Perception → Action → Will.

Life isn’t about finding a path without obstacles. It’s about becoming the person capable of moving through them. Sometimes the thing standing in your way is the way.

 

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In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project, I unpack Ryan Holiday&rsquo;s The Obstacle Is the Way and five powerful lessons we can immediately apply to our own lives. Drawing on the principles of Stoic philosophy, we explore how to stop wasting energy fighting what we can&rsquo;t control, shift from &ldquo;why me?&rdquo; to &ldquo;what now?&rdquo;, take the next useful action, and recognise that sometimes the obstacle in front of us is developing exactly the qualities we need.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Focus on what you can control.</li>
<li>Stop asking &ldquo;Why me?&rdquo; and start asking &ldquo;What now?&rdquo;</li>
<li>Take the next useful action. * Ask what the obstacle is trying to develop in you.</li>
<li>Choose who you want to become through adversity.</li>
<li>Use the simple framework of Perception &rarr; Action &rarr; Will.</li>
</ul>
Life isn&rsquo;t about finding a path without obstacles. It&rsquo;s about becoming the person capable of moving through them. Sometimes the thing standing in your way is the way.
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<a href="https://calendly.com/glennazar/60min">1-ON-1 MENTORING</a>

Inspiration, tips and advice to help you conquer your life, one day at a time. Glenn Azar is a former soldier, boxer and Helicopter Evacuation Medic who now runs an adventure business called Adventure Professionals. He uses his background, knowledge and lived experiences to share authentic tips that are useful, usable and implementable immediately to give you a boost in every area of life.

Inspiration, tips and advice to help you conquer your life, one day at a time.

Building Better Humans Project

The Obstacle is the Way

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