Book Lounge - The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday with guest Donald Robertson

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book The Obstacle Is the Way with special guest Donald Robertson. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *Donald Robertson explains the common misconception of Stoicism and apatheia centering around being emotionless, passionless or unfeeling. *The virtues and personal growth that are possible as a result of facing challenges, and thinking through what the most important goal really is. *The interesting gift Ryan Holiday sent to Donald Robertson as a reminder of their Stoic beliefs. Show Notes: https://donaldrobertson.name/ https://modernstoicism.com/ Marcus Aurelius 1900th Anniversary Event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/141293351217 Stoicon-x Military Conference: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/138626889759 Stoicon-x Women Conference: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/138604101599 What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life.  Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It’s more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you’ll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Audio Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey