Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday is a bestselling author writing about Stoicism, marketing, culture, and the human condition. Per ryanholiday.net, his books include Trust Me, I’m Lying; *The Obstacle Is the Way*; Ego Is the Enemy; Conspiracy; and others—translated into over 30 languages and appearing in outlets from the New York Times to Fast Company.
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Ryan Holiday is a bestselling author writing about Stoicism, marketing, culture, and the human condition. Per ryanholiday.net, his books include Trust Me, I’m Lying; *The Obstacle Is the Way*; Ego Is the Enemy; Conspiracy; and others—translated into over 30 languages and appearing in outlets from the New York Times to Fast Company.
He founded Brass Check, a creative advisory that has worked with companies such as Google, TASER, and Complex, as well as multiplatinum musicians and major authors. Based in Austin, Texas, Holiday’s public brand popularized practical Stoicism for entrepreneurs and leaders: turn obstacles into fuel, tame ego, and practice daily philosophy.
Why SUCCESS readers care
Holiday made Stoicism mainstream—obstacle-as-path frameworks that pair with entrepreneurship and leadership. His books are frequent recommendations in personal development and business circles.
Proof points
- Bestselling Stoicism/marketing titles: The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, Trust Me, I’m Lying, Conspiracy
- 30+ language editions
- Founder of Brass Check (Google, TASER, Complex among cited clients)
- Official hub: ryanholiday.net
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In Person
Sun, Oct 18, 2026|7:00 PM
Daily Stoic Live — Onstage with Ryan Holiday (Melbourne)
Ryan Holiday, bestselling author and leading interpreter of Stoic philosophy, brings Daily Stoic Live to Melbourne Town Hall. He examines steady decision-making, mental resilience and the discipline needed to stay effective amid distraction and volatility, drawing on his books from The Obstacle Is the Way to Wisdom Takes Work.
From $90Melbourne, VIC
In Person
Tue, Oct 20, 2026|7:00 PM
Daily Stoic Live — Onstage with Ryan Holiday (Brisbane)
Ryan Holiday brings Daily Stoic Live to Brisbane on his 2026 Australia and New Zealand tour with Thinkable. The evening explores how Stoic wisdom helps you handle setbacks, pressure and uncertainty with clarity and discipline.
View DetailsBrisbane, QLD
In Person
Wed, Oct 21, 2026|7:00 PM
Daily Stoic Live — Onstage with Ryan Holiday (Perth)
Ryan Holiday takes Daily Stoic Live to the Riverside Theatre at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre for an evening on applying ancient Stoic wisdom to modern pressures, setbacks and performance. The Perth date closes his 2026 Australia and New Zealand tour with Thinkable.
View DetailsPerth, WA
In Person
Mon, Nov 16, 2026|7:00 PM
Daily Stoic Live — Onstage with Ryan Holiday (Boston / Somerville)
Ryan Holiday brings Daily Stoic Live to Somerville Theatre for a keynote on Wisdom Takes Work, exclusive Q&A, and Painted Porch Bookshop pop-up. Mon Nov 16, 2026, 7:00pm (doors 6:00pm; VIP 5:30pm) at 55 Davis Square — official venue production page.
View DetailsSomerville, MA
In Person
Fri, Nov 20, 2026|7:00 PM
Daily Stoic Live — Onstage with Ryan Holiday (Nashville)
Ryan Holiday brings Daily Stoic Live to Rocketown in Nashville on Friday, November 20. The evening features a keynote drawn from Wisdom Takes Work, a live Q&A and a pop-up from his Painted Porch Bookshop.
View DetailsNashville, TN
In Person
Tue, Dec 8, 2026|7:00 PM
Daily Stoic Live — Onstage with Ryan Holiday (Philadelphia)
Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author and founder of The Daily Stoic, hosts an intimate evening of timeless Stoic wisdom at the Zellerbach Theatre in Philadelphia. Attendees will also hear first insights from his newest book, followed by conversation and Q&A.
View DetailsPhiladelphia, PA
In Person
Wed, Dec 9, 2026|7:00 PM
Daily Stoic Live — Onstage with Ryan Holiday (Washington, DC)
Daily Stoic Live comes to Capital Turnaround in Washington, DC, where Ryan Holiday shares practical Stoic wisdom on clarity, discipline and resilience drawn from his bestselling books. The evening includes insight from his newest book and audience conversation.
From $64Washington, DC
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In Person
Fri, Oct 16, 2026|7:00 PM
Daily Stoic Live — Onstage with Ryan Holiday (Sydney)
Bestselling author Ryan Holiday brings Daily Stoic Live to Sydney Town Hall, exploring how Stoic principles build steady decision-making, mental resilience and discipline in a distracted, volatile world. Presented by Thinkable as part of the 2026 Australia and New Zealand tour.
From $195Sydney, NSW
In Person
Tue, Oct 13, 2026|7:00 PM
Daily Stoic Live — An Evening with Ryan Holiday (Auckland)
Thinkable presents Daily Stoic Live with Ryan Holiday in Auckland: Stoic wisdom for modern pressure, setbacks, and high-performance clarity, plus Q&A. Oct 13, 2026 at Bruce Mason Centre — Auckland Live tickets NZ$90–$299; listed on ryanholiday.net/tour.
View DetailsAuckland