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Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 979-8217168941
Reader’s Age: Adults 18+
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Author: Ryan Holiday
Release Date: October 28, 2025
Genre: Self Help & Motivation
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Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday: The Final Book in the Bestselling Stoic Virtues Series
About the Book
Wisdom Takes Work is Ryan Holiday’s fourth and final book in his bestselling Stoic Virtues Series. It explores how real wisdom is built through reading, reflection, and lived experience, not luck or talent.
About the Author
Ryan Holiday is one of the world’s bestselling living philosophers. His books, including The Daily Stoic, The Obstacle Is the Way, and Ego Is the Enemy, have sold over 10 million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages. He runs The Painted Porch, a bookstore in Bastrop, Texas.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is for readers who want to think more clearly and make better decisions in a noisy world. It’s a great pick for anyone who enjoys stoicism, self-improvement, or biography-driven non-fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Wisdom Takes Work part of a series?
Yes. It’s the fourth and final book in Ryan Holiday’s Stoic Virtues Series, following Courage Is Calling, Discipline Is Destiny, and Right Thing, Right Now.
Do I need to read the other Stoic Virtues books first?
No. Wisdom Takes Work works as a standalone read, though fans of the series will enjoy seeing how it ties the four virtues together.
Is this book good for beginners to stoicism?
Yes. Ryan Holiday writes in a clear, story-driven style that makes stoic philosophy easy to follow, even if you’ve never read philosophy before.
| Weight | 350 g |
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| Dimensions | 15.47 × 2.13 × 23.34 cm |
Through stories of figures like Montaigne, Seneca, Abraham Lincoln, and Joan Didion, Ryan Holiday breaks down how wisdom actually gets built over a lifetime. You'll learn why listening matters more than talking, how to question your own beliefs honestly, and why shortcuts in learning almost always backfire later. The book also looks at what happens when power and intelligence exist without wisdom to guide them, which feels especially relevant today.
