Ryan Holiday
Author
Ryan Holiday is a writer and media strategist. He is the bestselling author of Trust Me, I’m Lying and many other books about marketing, culture, and the human condition. His work has been translated into over 30 languages and has appeared everywhere from the New York Times to Fast Company.
His company, Brass Check, has advised companies such as Google, TASER, and Complex, as well as multiplatinum musicians and some of the biggest authors in the world. He lives in Austin, Texas.

How choosing Stoic acceptance — not dour resignation — galvanized great leaders from Thomas Edison to Phil Jackson and Tony Hawk.
How the successful marketer used ancient philosophy to overcome modern obstacles and change his mindset.
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In his new book “Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave,” Ryan Holiday explores the virtue of courage and how to overcome fear.
Media strategist, writer, and college drop-out Ryan Holiday questions whether college is just an expensive way to go through the motions.
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The advertising legend Ryan Holiday, who maintains a humble profile, speaks to the difference between confidence and ego, exposing the latter as a thin veneer concealing weakness.
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