Self-Discipline Is Destiny

This highly anticipated new book in the "Modern Stoic Series" makes the case for courageous living. Ryan Holliday celebrates the power of self-discipline and those who seize it! To control anything, you must first control yourself - one's emotions, one's thoughts, one's actions. Eisenhower famously said that freedom is the opportunity to practice self-discipline. Cicero called the virtue of temperance the splendor of life. Without boundaries and limitations, we may not reach our full potential and jeopardize what we have accomplished. In a world filled with temptations and excessive desires, the practice of this ancient philosophy is more urgent than ever. In this book, Ryan Holliday draws on the stories of historical figures we can emulate as pillars of self-discipline, including baseball player Lou Gehrig, Queen Elizabeth II, boxer Floyd Patterson, Marcus Aurelius, author Toni Morrison, and more. Through these fascinating examples, Holliday teaches readers the power of moderation and balance, and warns against the dangers of indulging in luxury and hedonism.  At the heart of Stoicism are four simple virtues: courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom. Self-Discipline is Destiny will guide readers on the path to self-mastery on which all other virtues depend. Self-discipline is predictable and you cannot succeed without it. If you lose self-discipline, you will have to bear the consequences of failure and misfortune.