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Courage Is Calling

Fortune Favours the Brave
By Ryan Holiday
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Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday explores the timeless virtues of courage and bravery. Drawing from historical examples and Stoic philosophy, the book provides practical wisdom and inspiration for confronting fear and making bold choices in everyday life. It aims to empower readers to act with fortitude and integrity.
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You might enjoy this book if you are looking to develop greater courage in your life and wish to be inspired by historical examples and philosophical insights. It appeals to anyone interested in building resilience and facing challenges with strength and determination.

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Courage Is Calling

An inspiring anthem to the power, promise, and challenges of courage, the first in a series examining the timeless Stoic virtues from bestselling author Ryan Holiday.

The latest New York Times Bestseller from Stoic sensation Ryan Holiday - now in paperback

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'An urgent call to arms for each and all of us.' - Matthew McConaughey

'A clear and inspiring guide for how to develop this highest of human virtues.' - Robert Greene

Fortune favours the bold. All great leaders of history have known this, and were successful because of the risks they dared to take. But today so many of us are paralysed by fear.

Drawing on ancient Stoic wisdom and examples across history and around the world, Ryan Holiday shows why courage is so important, and how to cultivate it in our own lives. Courage is not simply physical bravery but also doing the right thing and standing up for what you believe; it's creativity, generosity, and perseverance. And it is the only way to live an extraordinary, fulfilled and effective life.

Everything in life begins with courage. Courage Is Calling will equip you with the bravery to begin.

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Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday has received praise for its urgent and inspirational message encouraging readers to embrace courage in their lives. Matthew McConaughey describes it as a call to arms, Chris Evans commends Holiday’s genius, and Robert Greene calls it a clear guide to developing courage. General Jim Mattis finds it a masterfully composed handbook for crafting a purposeful life, filled with timeless wisdom.

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ISBN: 9781788166287

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 241g

Pages: 304

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An amazing book that helps you be brave and take more risks!

My friends sometimes describe me as courageous and a risk-taker, and in many ways I know I am, but I’m also riddled with insecurities and have to work hard every day to keep my fears and anxieties at bay. Courage is Calling is a series of short essays that draw on stoic philosophy and actions of notable historical figures who’ve successfully answered the call. With essays such as “Defeat Fear With Logic” “If Not You, Then Who?” “Be The Decider” “Just A Few Seconds Of Courage” I refer to this book all the time and it was a permanent fixture on my desk when starting Book Hero!

About the Author

Ryan Holiday is one of the world's bestselling living philosophers. His books include The Obstacle Is the Way, The Daily Stoic, and Stillness Is the Key. Together, they've been translated into over 40 languages, sold over 4 million copies worldwide and spent over 300 weeks on the bestseller lists. He lives outside Austin with his wife and two boys ... and a small herd of cows and donkeys and goats. His bookstore, The Painted Porch, sits on historic Main St in Bastrop, Texas.

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