Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday Live in Sydney: The Stoic Life

Ryan Holiday is a New York times #1 bestselling author, host of The Daily Stoic & former American Apparel marketing director. Ryan’s talks are inspirational, full of powerful educational insights that leave attendees energised to grow & make the changes needed to reach their ultimate potential.
Few writers have done more to bring ancient, timeless wisdom and cutting-edge marketing strategies together than Ryan Holiday. His philosophically driven bestselling books have sold over six million copies and spent more than 200 weeks on bestseller lists. His books are taught in colleges and marketing programs around the world, including Trust Me I’m Lying, which revealed the massive vulnerabilities (and opportunities) in the global media system in 2012.

He has directly influenced Super Bowl-winning teams like the New England Patriots, NBA Champions like the San Antonio Spurs, and Olympic Gold Medalists, as well as sitting Senators, military leaders and some of the biggest and most important companies in the world like Google, Twitter and Microsoft.

At the core of Ryan’s teachings is Stoicism, popularized through his NY Times Bestselling books including Obstacle is the Way, Stillness is the Key, Ego is the Enemy, and his latest, book Discipline is Destiny. What is Stoicism? The idea that while we don’t always control what happens to us in life, we always control how we respond. Illustrated vividly with stories from the greats (and not-so-greats) of history, Ryan provides a framework for overcoming obstacles, scaling new challenges and battling both the ups and downs and life. Profiled by the New York Times, Sports Illustrated and ESPN, Ryan counts among his clients and followers some of the biggest names in business, tech, culture and professional athletics.

Join Ryan Holiday as he shares his unique insight and perspective on a variety of topics include…
… timeless art of turning trials into opportunities to grow and improve.
… the destructive effects of ego and how to replace it with humility and quiet confidence.
… practical philosophy of Stoicism, the secret weapon of history’s great figures, from emperors to artists and activities to fighter pilots.
… the Four Tenants of Stoic Leadership: Wisdom, Courage, Temperance and Justice

What others say
“Ryan Holiday is the rare blend of a total pro who’s also likeable and approachable. He brings an “everyman” spirit to a topic that could go over heads in the wrong hands. Ryan’s content was insightful, relevant, timely, and forward thinking. To this day I still get notes from our members that attended that event telling me what an impact it had on their lives and their business.” EO

“Ryan Holiday is one of his generation’s finest thinkers…” — Steven Pressfield, author of the New York Times bestseller The War of Art

“Holiday is part Machiavelli, part Ogilvy, and all results…this whiz kid is the secret weapon you’ve never heard of.” — Tim Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek and Tools of Titan

“I don’t have many rules in life, but one I never break is: If Ryan Holiday writes a book, I read it as soon as I can get my hands on it.” — Brian Koppelman, screenwriter and director, Rounders, Ocean’s Thirteen and Billions

“[The Obstacle Is the Way is] a book for the bedside of every future—and current—leader in the world.” — Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power and Mastery

Event Times:
6:00pm -7:00pm VIP (Doors open at 5pm) - Only VIP ticket holders have access to this portion of the evening.

7:30-8:30pm: Main Lecture (Doors open at 7PM GA tickets)

8:30pm-9:30pm Q&A