Wisdom Takes Work: Timeless Stoic values from the multimillion-selling author of THE DAILY STOIC

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Ryan Holiday

Wisdom Takes Work

Timeless Stoic values from the multimillion-selling author of THE DAILY STOIC

Ryan Holiday

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28 October 2025

Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500; Psychology; Business & management; Self-help & personal development

Wisdom depends on curiosity. It demands humility. It requires a willingness to learn from the past in order to overcome the obstacles of the present - and we need it more than ever.

In this fourth and final instalment of his bestselling Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday reveals a method of self-education that can be honed throughout our lives. Drawing on stories of the Stoics, the Buddha, and modern greats from Abraham Lincoln to Joan Didion, he shows how to cultivate wisdom through reading, contemplation and discernment. He teaches us how to think critically, listen intently and escape the traps of tribalism, certainty and self-righteousness. As the Stoics knew, all other virtues depend on wisdom. It takes work. But it's worth it.

By: Ryan Holiday
Imprint: Profile
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 180mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 412g
ISBN: 9781788166294
ISBN 10: 1788166299
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 28 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Ryan Holiday is one of the world's bestselling living philosophers. His books, including The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily Stoic, have spent over 300 weeks on the bestseller charts, appear in over forty languages and have sold over 6 million copies. His bookshop, The Painted Porch, sits on historic Main Street in Bastrop, Texas.

Reviews for Wisdom Takes Work: Timeless Stoic values from the multimillion-selling author of THE DAILY STOIC

A deeply thoughtful yet entertainingly readable description of the journey to wisdom by a modern age philosopher. -- General Stanley McChrystal, retired US Army general and author of On Character PRAISE FOR THE STOIC VIRTUES SERIES * : * An urgent call to arms for each and all of us -- Matthew McConaughey Ryan Holiday is a genius -- Chris Evans A clear and inspiring guide -- Robert Greene A message all of us need to hear -- Arnold Schwarzenegger A gift to humanity -- Dr. Edith Eva Eger Ryan Holiday has helped bring the ancient teaching of Stoicism to millions of readers - from athletes and politicians to CEOs. * Good Morning America * Some authors give advice. Ryan Holiday distills wisdom -- Cal Newport Ryan Holiday is among the most psychologically wise writers I know -- Angela Duckworth