Failure Is An Option: An Attempted Memoir

By Ryan Holiday

Failure Is an Option: An Attempted Memoir

by H. Jon Benjamin

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	17069 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	253 pages

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Failure Is An Option is a hilarious and insightful memoir about the importance of failure. Author Ryan Holiday draws on his own experiences to show how failure can be a valuable teacher, and how it can lead to greater success in the long run.

Holiday starts the book by describing his own experiences with failure. He was a successful entrepreneur in his early 20s, but he lost everything in the 2008 financial crisis. He was also fired from his dream job at Google. These experiences were devastating at the time, but Holiday eventually came to see them as valuable lessons. He learned the importance of perseverance, resilience, and adaptability.

Holiday argues that failure is an essential part of life. It is something that everyone experiences, regardless of their age, background, or profession. The key is to not let failure define you. Instead, you should learn from it and move on. Holiday provides a number of practical tips for how to do this, such as:

• Don't be afraid to take risks.
• Don't compare yourself to others.
• Learn from your mistakes.
• Don't give up.

Failure Is An Option is a must-read for anyone who has ever experienced failure. It is a funny, inspiring, and ultimately hopeful book that will help you to see failure in a new light.

Reviews

“Failure Is An Option is a brilliant book about the importance of failure. Ryan Holiday writes with wit and wisdom about his own experiences with failure, and he offers valuable advice on how to learn from our mistakes and move on.” — Seth Godin, author of The Dip

“Ryan Holiday is one of the most insightful writers on the topic of failure. Failure Is An Option is a must-read for anyone who wants to succeed in life.” — Tim Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek

“Failure Is An Option is a hilarious and heartwarming memoir about the importance of failure. Ryan Holiday shows us that failure is not something to be feared, but rather an opportunity to learn and grow.” — David Sedaris, author of Calypso

About the Author

Ryan Holiday is an author, blogger, and podcaster. He is the author of several books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Stillness Is the Key. Holiday's work has been translated into over 30 languages and has sold over 1 million copies worldwide.

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Failure Is an Option: An Attempted Memoir

by H. Jon Benjamin

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	17069 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	253 pages

FREE