Ryan Holiday

4.75 out of 5

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author & Founder of The Daily Stoic

Austin, TX, USA

Ryan Holiday Biography

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 10 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 Holiday’s teachings is Stoicism, popularized through his New York Times bestselling books, including "Right Thing, Right Now," "The Obstacle Is the Way," "Stillness Is the Key," Ego Is the Enemy," "Discipline Is Destiny," and his latest book, "Wisdom Takes Work."

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 of history, Holiday 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, he counts among his clients and followers some of the biggest names in business, tech, culture and professional athletics.

Holiday lives just outside of Austin, Texas where writes in between running his bookstore The Painted Porch, raising two boys, and taking care of his donkeys.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/02/2026.

Ryan Holiday Speaking Topics

  • Stoicism - What Ancient Wisdom Can Teach Us

    Timeless Tools for Modern Resilience

    In uncertain times, Stoicism offers powerful tools for clarity, resilience, and peace of mind. This talk explores timeless Stoic principles—control what you can, release what you can’t, and turn adversity into strength. Through modern examples and actionable takeaways, audiences learn how to lead, live, and thrive with ancient wisdom that meets today’s challenges.

  • The Obstacle is the Way

    From Roadblocks to Breakthroughs

    What if your biggest challenge is actually your greatest advantage? Ryan Holiday shares powerful stories, from ancient Rome to modern boardrooms, on how to turn setbacks into stepping stones. Audiences walk away with a new mindset and proven strategies to transform obstacles into fuel for success.

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Ryan Holiday Videos

Ryan Holiday: The Urgent Need for Stoicism - YouTube

Ryan Holiday: The Urgent Need for Stoicism - YouTube

After dropping out of college at 19 to apprentice under Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power, Ryan Holiday became the director of ...

Ryan Holiday: "Stillness is the Key" | Talks at Google

Ryan Holiday: "Stillness is the Key" | Talks at Google

Ryan Holiday joins Talks at Google to discuss how he draws on timeless stoic and buddhist philosophy to demonstrate why slowing down is the secret...

Changing Your Life With Stoic Philosophy | Ryan Holiday Speaks To ...

Changing Your Life With Stoic Philosophy | Ryan Holiday Speaks To ...

The South Carolina Gamecocks asked Ryan Holiday to speak to the football team about ego and how to avoid it. Learn more about Stoicism and ...

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Ryan Holiday is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Stoicism - What Ancient Wisdom Can Teach Us, The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is The Enemy, The Four Virtues of Stoic Leadership and The Perennial Seller. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ryan Holiday for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Ryan Holiday generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Jesse Itzler, Erica Dhawan, Cassandra Worthy and John "GUCCI" Foley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ryan Holiday for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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