Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday is an American author, marketer, and prominent modern exponent of Stoic philosophy. Having dropped out of college at age 19 to apprentice under Robert Greene, he later served as director of marketing for American Apparel.

He achieved global literary fame as the author of bestselling books including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, Stillness Is the Key, and Daily Stoic.

Holiday’s accessible application of ancient Stoic philosophy to modern life and business has inspired millions of readers worldwide. He is a leading contemporary voice in philosophy.