Audiobook The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Imagine hitting a wall at work, feeling stuck in a rut, or facing a personal setback. That's exactly where Ryan Holiday's The Obstacle Is the Way arrives, perfectly timed. And the best way to experience this transformative audiobook? Let Holiday's calm, clear voice guide you through it during your commute, while you're working out, or even when you're just needing a mental reset. It's not just another self-help book; it's a practical, battle-tested philosophy that's captivated millions, including giants like Arnold Schwarzenegger, LL Cool J, and the coaches of the New England Patriots.
Holiday brilliantly distills ancient Stoic wisdom-focused on what you can control, not what you can't-into a powerful, modern toolkit. He shows how figures like Amelia Earhart, Ulysses S. Grant, and even Steve Jobs didn't triumph through sheer luck or genius alone. They turned their toughest obstacles into their greatest fuel. As Marcus Aurelius said centuries ago: "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." Holiday makes this ancient truth feel startlingly relevant today.
What makes the audiobook truly special is Holiday's delivery. You hear the conviction in his voice as he unpacks real stories-like Rockefeller overcoming business ruin or a tennis pro fighting back from injury-making the philosophy feel immediate, not abstract. You're not just reading words; you're hearing a mentor gently but firmly say: Your frustration is your signal, not your sentence. This isn't about ignoring pain; it's about using it to build resilience, clarity, and action. Within hours of listening, you'll start noticing your own "obstacles" as potential stepping stones, not dead ends.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, paralyzed by a problem, or just stuck in the same old loop, this audiobook is your key. It's the exact antidote to modern anxiety, offering not empty optimism, but a proven, actionable path forward. You'll finish it feeling equipped, not just inspired. And the best part? You can absorb its wisdom while doing something else-making it effortless to weave into your daily life. This isn't just a book you read; it's a mindset you start living. Ready to turn your next challenge into your advantage? The path is already here, waiting in your earbuds.
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Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
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Listening to fiction
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
Listening to audio lectures
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
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