STOICISM AND SUCCESS IN THE MODERN ERA ‘THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY’
and TASER. “The Obstacle Is the Way” represents a distillation of Holiday’s personal philosophy for success.
The book gets its name from a modern rephrasing of a Marcus Aurelius quote. The philosopher turned Roman emperor once said, “What stands in the way becomes the way.” From this principle, and the foundational tenets for stoicism developed by the ancient Greeks, Holiday presents a no- nonsense approach to problem-solving that is as old as time. Packed with examples ranging from American Civil War generals to Amelia Earhart, “The Obstacle” paints a clear, compelling picture of what this ancient philosophy has to offer the leaders of the future. The book has a hardline stance: “It doesn’t matter what happens to you. It matters what you do,” which removes factors of luck and talent from the equation. To Holiday, persistence trumps everything else. Those looking for feel-good quotes or self-affirming platitudes should probably skip this book. But for those who are serious about reaching their personal or professional goals, and who are willing to put in the work, “The Obstacle” is just the kind of kick in the pants you’ve been looking for.
Would you rather read an inspirational book favored by some of the biggest stars in the NFL, or a strategy guide found on the nightstands of some of the world’s most powerful political figures? Well, thanks to Ryan Holiday’s latest work, you don’t have to choose. “The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph” has been championed by leaders in almost every field, from musicians to governors. To understand why this work is winning such high praise, you first have to understand the man who wrote it. In classic entrepreneurial fashion, Holiday dropped out of college when he was just 19 years old, choosing instead to get his education under the direct mentorship of author and strategist Robert Greene. Eventually, his focus on media manipulation and human nature would land him at the top of the American Apparel marketing team. Now the head of his own strategy firm, Brass Check, Holiday and his team have advised major brands like Google
For a More Environmentally Friendly Air Compressor System As you can tell from our sponsorship of the Compressed Air Challenge, we believe that environmental stewardship should be a concern for everybody who works in or around the manufacturing industry. With that in mind, we wanted to share our top five tips to lessen the environmental impact of your system.
Sigmund Freud once famously said, “Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.” However, when it comes to selecting a cigar, that statement doesn’t hold up. With so many options to choose form, it can be hard to make an informed decision. A good place to start is knowing the basics of cigar sizes, shapes, and colors. SIZE & SHAPE Cigars come in two major shape categories: parejos (for anything that’s a straight cylinder) and figurados (for everything that isn’t). Among the parejos, you’ll find the corona, the standard bearer for cigar sizes. The grouping also includes the super-sized Churchill, and the short, fat robusto. The most common figurados are those with pointed tips, like the pyramid, but they can come in any number of shapes. COLOR Colors range from the greenish-hued double claro to the pitch-black oscuro. In between, you’ll see the claro, Colorado, and maduro varieties. As cigars get darker, their robustness increases.
1. Install an EPA-approved oil-water separator to ensure there is no oil or condensate in your water supply.
2. Fix all air leaks, which are the number one cause of wasted energy in air compressor systems.
3. Fix all oil leaks, which can be just as harmful as air leaks.
4. Calculate proper storage requirements to prevent leakage of excess compressed air.
5. Research heat recovery options for your system.
In addition to being good for the planet, these improvements will lower your energy costs, a win-win if we’ve ever heard one.
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