Book description
Imagine waking up with that familiar knot of fear-stifling your voice, holding back your truth. What if courage isn't a rare gift, but a skill you can learn, right now? Ryan Holiday's Courage Is Calling isn't just another book-it's your personal coach, whispering wisdom into your ear as you drive home, walk the dog, or sit in silence. And it's a bestseller for a reason: millions of CEOs, athletes, and everyday warriors have already turned to Holiday's voice to transform fear into action.
In this audiobook, Holiday strips away the noise. He doesn't preach-he guides. You'll hear his calm, steady voice breaking down how fear actually works (spoiler: it's not your enemy, but your signal). Then, he shows you how to act-using stories that will make you sit up straight. Like Florence Nightingale, arriving at the battlefield with nothing but compassion, or Frank Serpico, risking everything to expose corruption, even when the cost was his own safety. You'll hear about Helvidius Priscus, a Roman senator who refused to back down from an emperor, and Nelly, a slave whose quiet defiance ignited Frederick Douglass's revolution. These aren't just history-they're blueprints for your courage.
Holiday's voice is like a trusted friend who's been through it all. He doesn't just tell you to "be brave." He shows you how to practice courage in your daily life-whether it's speaking up in a meeting, standing for what's right, or simply choosing truth over comfort. You'll feel the weight of those ancient Stoic teachings land with modern urgency: "Courage isn't the absence of fear. It's moving forward with it." And in a world screaming with fear-where silence feels safer than speaking truth-this audiobook is your lifeline.
This isn't philosophy for the classroom. It's the exact courage you need today: to challenge the status quo, to protect the vulnerable, to finally say what you've been holding back. Holiday's voice carries the weight of wisdom, but it's never intimidating. It's relatable. You'll hear the quiet strength in his words as he talks about Dr. King's moral clarity or a slave's quiet rebellion-and suddenly, courage feels possible, not mythical.
So here's the truth: You don't need more motivation. You need a way. Courage Is Calling gives you that path, delivered in the most intimate way possible-through Holiday's voice, in your ear, whenever you need it. Stop waiting for the "perfect moment." Your courage is already there, waiting to be called. Press play. Step into the arena. Your truth is worth it.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience