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authorPaul Buetow <paul@buetow.org>2024-08-24 19:59:34 +0300
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> Published at 2023-05-06T17:23:16+03:00
+## Table of Contents
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+* ⇢ "The Obstacle is the Way" book notes
+* ⇢ ⇢ Introduction
+* ⇢ ⇢ Reframe your perspective
+* ⇢ ⇢ Embrace rationality
+* ⇢ ⇢ Control your response
+* ⇢ ⇢ Practice emotional and physical resilience
+* ⇢ ⇢ Persistence and patience
+* ⇢ ⇢ Embrace failure
+* ⇢ ⇢ Be adaptable
+* ⇢ ⇢ Embrace non-action
+* ⇢ ⇢ Leverage crisis
+* ⇢ ⇢ Build your inner citadel
+* ⇢ ⇢ Love everything that happens
+* ⇢ ⇢ Conclusion
+
+## Introduction
+
These are my personal takeaways after reading "The Obstacle Is the Way" by Ryan Holiday. This is mainly for my own use, but you might find it helpful too.
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Don't always try to use the front door; a backdoor could open. It's nonsense. Don't fight the judo master with judo. Non-action can be action, exposing the weaknesses of others.
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## Embrace rationality
It is a superpower to see things rationally when others are fearful. Focus on the reality of the situation without letting emotions, such as anger, cloud your judgment. This ability will enable you to make better decisions in adversity. Ability to see things what they really are. E.g. wine is old fermented grapes, or other people behaving like animals during a fight. Show the middle finger if someone persists on the stupid rules occasionally.