Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control (The Stoic Virtues Series)
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Following his New York Times bestselling work, Courage is Calling, where author Ryan Holiday advocated for a bold and courageous life from a Stoic perspective, comes the eagerly anticipated second installment in his Stoic Virtue series. In Discipline is Destiny, Holiday exalts the formidable influence of self-discipline and those who have harnessed its power.
To excel in any endeavor, one must first achieve mastery over oneself—over emotions, thoughts, and actions. Eisenhower famously proclaimed that freedom is essentially the opportunity to exercise self-discipline, while Cicero referred to the virtue of temperance as the polish of life. The absence of boundaries and restraint not only jeopardizes our accomplishments and potential but also ensures a path to misery and shame. In a world filled with temptation and excess, this ancient concept is more crucial than ever.
Discipline is Destiny explores the stories of historical figures who stand as exemplars of self-discipline, such as Lou Gehrig, Queen Elizabeth II, boxer Floyd Patterson, Marcus Aurelius, and writer Toni Morrison. It also offers cautionary tales from the lives of Napoleon, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Babe Ruth. Through these compelling examples, Holiday imparts the profound lessons of self-discipline and equilibrium, while cautioning against the pitfalls of extravagance and hedonism.
At the core of Stoicism lie four fundamental virtues: courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom. According to the Stoics, everything else flows from these virtues. Discipline is Destiny serves as a guide for readers on the journey to self-mastery, upon which the foundation of all other virtues rests. Discipline is not just a choice; it's predictive. Success is unattainable without it, and its absence inevitably leads to failure and unhappiness.
