Wisdom Takes Work (Hardback)

Learn. Apply. Repeat.

Ryan Holiday

The final installment in the New York Times bestselling Stoic Virtues series: the essential, life-changing and hard-won virtue of wisdom

THE FINAL INSTALLMENT IN THE STOIC VIRTUES SERIES FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY SELLING SENSATION

Wisdom depends on curiosity. It demands humility. It requires a willingness to learn from the past in order to overcome the obstacles of the present - and we need it more than ever.

In this fourth and final instalment of his bestselling Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday reveals a method of self-education that can be honed throughout our lives. Drawing on stories of the Stoics, the Buddha, and modern greats from Abraham Lincoln to Joan Didion, he shows how to cultivate wisdom through reading, contemplation and discernment. He teaches us how to think critically, listen intently and escape the traps of tribalism, certainty and self-righteousness. As the Stoics knew, all other virtues depend on wisdom. It takes work. But it's worth it.

Publication date: 21/10/2025

£15.99

ISBN: 9781788166294

Imprint: Profile Books

Subject: Arts, Language & Literature, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Philosophy & Ideas

Wisdom Takes Work (Ebook)

Learn. Apply. Repeat.

Ryan Holiday

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The final installment in the New York Times bestselling Stoic Virtues series: the essential, life-changing and hard-won virtue of wisdom

THE FINAL INSTALLMENT IN THE STOIC VIRTUES SERIES FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY SELLING SENSATION

Wisdom depends on curiosity. It demands humility. It requires a willingness to learn from the past in order to overcome the obstacles of the present - and we need it more than ever.

In this fourth and final instalment of his bestselling Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday reveals a method of self-education that can be honed throughout our lives. Drawing on stories of the Stoics, the Buddha, and modern greats from Abraham Lincoln to Joan Didion, he shows how to cultivate wisdom through reading, contemplation and discernment. He teaches us how to think critically, listen intently and escape the traps of tribalism, certainty and self-righteousness. As the Stoics knew, all other virtues depend on wisdom. It takes work. But it's worth it.

Publication date: 21/10/2025

£14.99

ISBN: 9781782837565

ISBN 10 / ASIN: B0DTR5WLSN

Imprint: Profile Books

Subject: Arts, Language & Literature, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Philosophy & Ideas

Wisdom Takes Work (Audiobook)

Learn. Apply. Repeat.

Ryan Holiday

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The final installment in the New York Times bestselling Stoic Virtues series: the essential, life-changing and hard-won virtue of wisdom

THE FINAL INSTALLMENT IN THE STOIC VIRTUES SERIES FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY SELLING SENSATION

Wisdom depends on curiosity. It demands humility. It requires a willingness to learn from the past in order to overcome the obstacles of the present – and we need it more than ever.

In this fourth and final instalment of his bestselling Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday reveals a method of self-education that can be honed throughout our lives. Drawing on stories of the Stoics, the Buddha, and modern greats from Abraham Lincoln to Joan Didion, he shows how to cultivate wisdom through reading, contemplation and discernment. He teaches us how to think critically, listen intently and escape the traps of tribalism, certainty and self-righteousness. As the Stoics knew, all other virtues depend on wisdom. It takes work. But it's worth it.

Publication date: 21/10/2025

£24.99

ISBN: 9781805226345

ISBN 10 / ASIN: B0F9LFZ9DG

Imprint: Profile Books

Subject: Arts, Language & Literature, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Philosophy & Ideas

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Reviews for Wisdom Takes Work

'A deeply thoughtful yet entertainingly readable description of the journey to wisdom by a modern age philosopher.'

General Stanley McChrystal, retired US Army general and author of On Character 

'PRAISE FOR THE STOIC VIRTUES SERIES'

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'An urgent call to arms for each and all of us'

Matthew McConaughey 

'Ryan Holiday is a genius'

Chris Evans 

'A clear and inspiring guide'

Robert Greene 

'A message all of us need to hear'

Arnold Schwarzenegger 

'A gift to humanity'

Dr. Edith Eva Eger 

'Ryan Holiday has helped bring the ancient teaching of Stoicism to millions of readers - from athletes and politicians to CEOs.'

 Good Morning America

'Some authors give advice. Ryan Holiday distills wisdom'

Cal Newport 

'Ryan Holiday is among the most psychologically wise writers I know'

Angela Duckworth 

Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday is one of the world's bestselling living philosophers. His books, which include The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, Stillness Is the Key and the Stoic Virtues series, have appeared in more than 40 languages and sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. Together, they've spent over 300 weeks on the bestseller lists. He lives outside Austin with his wife and two boys…and a small herd of cows and donkeys and goats. His bookstore, The Painted Porch, sits on historic Main St in Bastrop, Texas.

Follow Ryan on X @ryanholiday and visit his website www.ryanholiday.net

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