There are lots of videos about how to write a book, but rarely anyone documents the process. This is what I need Ryan, and thank you for inspiring me to finally start my research and write a book.
This is a brilliantly honest BTS. Although this is about the ups and downs of writing a book, it really can be applied to pursuing any long-term passion project. Bravo and thank you for releasing this.
Man, book writing aside, I’m impressed that you video file management is good enough that you were able to film over two years and then actually have all the assets (and know where they are) when it was time to edit them into one video!
This video was so valuable to me. Thank you, Ryan. Not just as an aspiring writer who needs to hear the story of discipline, but as a human being who needs to remember that the process is what is transformative, not the result.
Anybody watching this for the first time after reading? Can’t imagine it being called Self-Discipline is Salvation - both great titles but Discipline is Destiny has a divine ting to it - as did reading the book!
I like the lo-techness of this video. Obviously Ryan has a whole team of assistants, and even a proper camera crew at times. But this video is Ryan just putting his phone on its little stand and documenting his process, and the key moments in producing a book. It feels personal, simple, and authentic.
I'm so happy to have watched this this morning, taking notes of what Ryan says, while waiting for Dicipline is Destiny which is being delivered in only a few hours. Thank you Ryan for making this happen, and for all the hard work you put out to this world.
Absolutely loved this book. Bought it at an airport simply because of the title and finished it before I landed :) He definitely made the right choice on the title and although at the time I didn't realize it was the second book in the series I just ordered Courage is calling and cant wait to read that one as well.
THANK YOU so much for this video Ryan! I am in the midst of writing a children's book now on the Rhizosphere, soil fertility, and Regenerative Agriculture. This video (and your content in general) have been great guides and sources of wisdom for me🙏💜🤗
Thanks for sharing how you write your books Ryan, you are great at it, I will read all your books. This is very inspiring, and gives me motivation and processes and how to use temperance for whatever I work on.
Thank you for not only writing the book, but also documenting the process so thoroughly. I appreciate the insights and look forward to listening to the audiobook - currently listening to Courage is Calling!
Such an intriguing portrayal of the book-writing process. Thanks for lifting the veil and allowing us to journey with you as accomplish such an awesome feat of self-discipline. As one who struggles with crippling procrastination I look forward to reading your work.
Look forward to reading the final product. Thank you for sharing this process with writing. Your previous videos have inspired me to start developing my commonplace book!
An incredible look into your process. Totally riveting. Really feels like the culmination of all your work on this channel. Bravo to everyone involved making it! Thanks for openly sharing all your wisdom, Ryan.
Hey, I''m looking forward to reading this. I read The Daily Stoic almost every day, & love the things I learn from it. Thanks for hanging in there, dude.
Have been following you for more than a decade. You are a real source of inspiration. Discipline to put out such great content whether be the daily stoic mails , books that you publish , video contents and podcasting with amazing guests requires highest level of consistency and perseverance. You have made a mark and inspired many. Loads of good luck and best wishes with Discipline is Destiny. Iam sure this will rock too. Cheers
Thank you for showing the process! I've been mulling around the idea of writing a book and the way you expressed it as, just keep moving forward no matter how small is the push I need to just start doing something! Just pre-ordered the book today (I ordered the Audible one a while back) and looking forward it it!
Thank you for doing this & making it so transparent, practical and possible. For an aspiring writer who procrastinates constantly. Having to nail myself down to the chair, to just sit and do the work. It’s hard to force yourself but discipline is definitely the way through…. Thank you for oiling the wheel so to speak.
Thank you for sharing this Ryan. I haven't read your books yet but I soon will, I'm just currently finishing Discourse and Writing of Epectitus first. 😀
This was the best book I have ever read and I have read all of Holiday’s books and many he suggests! It is amazing after reading to be able to see the process of it being written. As Holiday continues to bring Stoicism ‘into the arena’ as he says leading to part 3, he will put himself on the Mount Rushmore of Stoics by sharing this philosophy when the world has needed it most in all of history.
Thank you Ryan for giving us a look into the entire process of writing a book and getting it published. Good luck with writing your third book in the series.
An exceptionally insightful video. I'm in my sixth decade and came to Stoicism through Ryan in the last year. My life past and present makes more sense.
Just ordered Discipline is Destiny here in Germany. The German version is as well out there - but still prefer the English version to hear Ryan`s voice I guess… Can`t wait to get it… Thanks,Ryan, for all your work!
Thanks for the perspective. I'm nearing the end of writing my book of incorporating stoicism into directing theater and working with actors. Your process has helped. Just got Discipline is Destiny in the Mail. Diving in.
Thanks for sharing this Ryan, it was a real insight into your process, as well as the importance of showing up every day and chipping away at the goals we want to achieve.
Hi Ryan, have you ever thought about creating a course to "learn" your process to write a book? I mean, what's you methodology to research, to take notes, to classify the info, etc. Thanks!
I find the writing process fascinating, thank you for giving us a peak into your process and all thats involved into creating a book. Good luck and I look forward to the books release.
Joanne Bass is the highest ranking ENLISTED Airman. But we get the point. So dope that she played (even a minor) part in the title selection. Cant wait to read it!
Ryan - your commitment to the process and rigor with note taking and preparation is admirable. I appreciate you having the foresight and meticulous attention to detail to help aspiring writers.
What a great video, and how privileged we are to live in an age where we can get things like this for free on the internet!
PPL take it for granted
Fax, my guy
CANT WAIT TO READ DISCIPLINE IS DESTINY!
My copy just dropped!
Ryan, this is amazing. A real gift. Thank you for capturing and sharing your process. I literally stopped what I was doing to watch this.
Well said! I did the same
Same! uwu
There are lots of videos about how to write a book, but rarely anyone documents the process. This is what I need Ryan, and thank you for inspiring me to finally start my research and write a book.
Whats yours gonna be about?
How much progress have you made? I am interested in the topic
This is a brilliantly honest BTS. Although this is about the ups and downs of writing a book, it really can be applied to pursuing any long-term passion project. Bravo and thank you for releasing this.
Man, book writing aside, I’m impressed that you video file management is good enough that you were able to film over two years and then actually have all the assets (and know where they are) when it was time to edit them into one video!
This video was so valuable to me. Thank you, Ryan. Not just as an aspiring writer who needs to hear the story of discipline, but as a human being who needs to remember that the process is what is transformative, not the result.
Anybody watching this for the first time after reading? Can’t imagine it being called Self-Discipline is Salvation - both great titles but Discipline is Destiny has a divine ting to it - as did reading the book!
Love being able to watch the whole documentary! Can't wait to read the book this week! Keeps grinding Ryan!
Top 5 favorite TH-camrs these days 💎
This kind of videos are your best ones Ryan.
I like the lo-techness of this video. Obviously Ryan has a whole team of assistants, and even a proper camera crew at times. But this video is Ryan just putting his phone on its little stand and documenting his process, and the key moments in producing a book. It feels personal, simple, and authentic.
I'm so happy to have watched this this morning, taking notes of what Ryan says, while waiting for Dicipline is Destiny which is being delivered in only a few hours. Thank you Ryan for making this happen, and for all the hard work you put out to this world.
Ryan, I'm a raving fan because of your AUTHENTICITY in this, and all of your videos and Stoic emails.
Massive Respect.
Absolutely loved this book. Bought it at an airport simply because of the title and finished it before I landed :) He definitely made the right choice on the title and although at the time I didn't realize it was the second book in the series I just ordered Courage is calling and cant wait to read that one as well.
wow....thanks Ryan for showing ur real time process of writing....
DISCIPLINE IS DESTINY has been dispatched, should arrive tomorrow. Looking forward to it.
THANK YOU so much for this video Ryan! I am in the midst of writing a children's book now on the Rhizosphere, soil fertility, and Regenerative Agriculture. This video (and your content in general) have been great guides and sources of wisdom for me🙏💜🤗
Excellent video, and coincidentally, perfect timing for me! Thank you.
Thanks for sharing how you write your books Ryan, you are great at it, I will read all your books. This is very inspiring, and gives me motivation and processes and how to use temperance for whatever I work on.
Discipline is destiny is SOOOOOO GOOD!!!! Thank you for everything
Thank you for not only writing the book, but also documenting the process so thoroughly. I appreciate the insights and look forward to listening to the audiobook - currently listening to Courage is Calling!
As an aspiring writer and fan of Ryan holiday this is everything I didn’t know I needed! Your inspire hundred of writers everyday with these videos!
Commitment you have towards your work hats off man, and it doesn't felt like 32 min video ✌️
This was so very helpful to me as an amateur writer. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and giving us a glimpse of the book writing process.
Your steady willingness makes me try to overcome my own boundaries , thanks for sharing your whole process
Such an intriguing portrayal of the book-writing process. Thanks for lifting the veil and allowing us to journey with you as accomplish such an awesome feat of self-discipline. As one who struggles with crippling procrastination I look forward to reading your work.
Loved this look into your process. My copy just arrived and I read the first chapter this morning. Thank you for the work you do!
Look forward to reading the final product. Thank you for sharing this process with writing. Your previous videos have inspired me to start developing my commonplace book!
An incredible look into your process. Totally riveting. Really feels like the culmination of all your work on this channel. Bravo to everyone involved making it! Thanks for openly sharing all your wisdom, Ryan.
Hey, I''m looking forward to reading this. I read The Daily Stoic almost every day, & love the things I learn from it. Thanks for hanging in there, dude.
Have been following you for more than a decade. You are a real source of inspiration. Discipline to put out such great content whether be the daily stoic mails , books that you publish , video contents and podcasting with amazing guests requires highest level of consistency and perseverance. You have made a mark and inspired many. Loads of good luck and best wishes with Discipline is Destiny. Iam sure this will rock too. Cheers
Just bought this book - even more excited to read it now
Thank you for showing the process! I've been mulling around the idea of writing a book and the way you expressed it as, just keep moving forward no matter how small is the push I need to just start doing something! Just pre-ordered the book today (I ordered the Audible one a while back) and looking forward it it!
Thank you for doing this & making it so transparent, practical and possible.
For an aspiring writer who procrastinates constantly.
Having to nail myself down to the chair, to just sit and do the work. It’s hard to force yourself but discipline is definitely the way through….
Thank you for oiling the wheel so to speak.
Sir, your video unlock my mind for more obvious and practical approach in case of handling my existing notes..
Thank you for sharing this Ryan. I haven't read your books yet but I soon will, I'm just currently finishing Discourse and Writing of Epectitus first. 😀
It was a fascinating watch, congrats on your new book ! 🎉
This was the best book I have ever read and I have read all of Holiday’s books and many he suggests! It is amazing after reading to be able to see the process of it being written. As Holiday continues to bring Stoicism ‘into the arena’ as he says leading to part 3, he will put himself on the Mount Rushmore of Stoics by sharing this philosophy when the world has needed it most in all of history.
How did your life changed after reading Ryan Holiday's books?
Watched this video about 3 times now! Absolutely love it!
Ryan, you are one of the most inspiring people I've ever seen in my life. Keep up the work, and thank you!
Thank you Ryan for giving us a look into the entire process of writing a book and getting it published. Good luck with writing your third book in the series.
Looks a bit like the Robert Moses desk. Thank you for sharing Mr. Holiday!
Great meditation to start the day. Love the four virtues- courage, virtue, temperance, wisdom.
The new book is a masterpiece!
I freaking love it!
Thanks for all your discipline and hard work! You’ve changed my life!
Love this documentary, Ryan! Would love to see more of these documentaries in the future
Congratulations on the new book, Ryan. I grabbed a copy and look forward to reading it soon. Peace.
An exceptionally insightful video. I'm in my sixth decade and came to Stoicism through Ryan in the last year. My life past and present makes more sense.
This is so inspiring Ryan. Thanks for graciously sharing your process. I'm really looking forward to the new book!
Thank you Ryan for sharing your writing process….very inspiring 🐞😆
Admirable work, Ryan... So much involved work and you maintained your personal life and sanity...😊 You are strong...
Ryan, I truly enjoyed this. You’re so inspirational. When I publish mine I’ll thank you for the inspiration. 🙏🏻👏🏻
Just ordered Discipline is Destiny here in Germany. The German version is as well out there - but still prefer the English version to hear Ryan`s voice I guess…
Can`t wait to get it…
Thanks,Ryan, for all your work!
What an inspiring film, wonderful to see your process in action.
Beyond awesome Ryan! Thanks for this video!
Thanks for the perspective. I'm nearing the end of writing my book of incorporating stoicism into directing theater and working with actors. Your process has helped. Just got Discipline is Destiny in the Mail. Diving in.
My gosh. It’s nice to know I’m not alone.
What an incredible journey and I feel obligated to read this book due to all of the research you put into it. I just purchased the book!!!
Thanks for sharing this! Amazing seeing the work that goes into this. And I also spotted the Iowa Hawkeyes gear. :)
Thanks for sharing this Ryan, it was a real insight into your process, as well as the importance of showing up every day and chipping away at the goals we want to achieve.
Hi Ryan, have you ever thought about creating a course to "learn" your process to write a book? I mean, what's you methodology to research, to take notes, to classify the info, etc. Thanks!
He has done videos on them.
Thank you for sharing the insight into your process.
Amazing video, and just finished the book which was just as amazing. Your work is inspiring, keep killing it.
Hi Sir Ryan, I've read your Daily Stoic, truly life-changing, keep up!
Wow! Amazing to see you work through your process! Thank you!
This was great. My book comes tomorrow from Amazon and can't wait. Thanks!
You are so wise. 😊 it’s obvious you work really hard for your books it’s really inspiring, thank you. ❤
So impressive. Relentless hard work. Mesmerising process.
Much love, when's the next installment in the virtue series?
Such an amazing effort Ryan - you are an inspiration to so many and you make me believe that I can become my best self!
Awesome to see how your process looks like! It's certainly an inspiration for my next book project that I just started. Research is waiting....
So well done, Ryan. What a privilege to watch your journeys from day one. Also, love the Temple of the Dog t-shirt! UP THE IRONS!
Such a helpful and inspiring video, Ryan ... thank you so much for this!
Thanks for sharing your process. Hope the book does great.
Thank you for your books! They have such an inspiration during hard times.
You amazingly organised, must get it done. Cool man, love your work, cheers. Thanks
this is awesome. thank you for documenting your process.
very inspiring ... "that's the magic of the process"
I find the writing process fascinating, thank you for giving us a peak into your process and all thats involved into creating a book. Good luck and I look forward to the books release.
Truly inspiring.
Love you're passion,and energy.
Inspiring. Thank you for posting this video Ryan.
my favorite video of all time
Where did you get that card organizer..?..thats what I want to know
It's really great seeing your process, thanks for sharing.
Impeccable collage Ryan, can't wait to read the new book. I wish you all the success 🍀
This is so interesting. Thank-you for sharing your process!
this the stuff right here Ryan thank you for this
Never knew you had a book out, well when I discovered it I then bought it! 😅
This is beautiful and inspiring! I love writing and notecards idea is great!!
Thank you 👏
Joanne Bass is the highest ranking ENLISTED Airman. But we get the point. So dope that she played (even a minor) part in the title selection. Cant wait to read it!
Ryan, where did you get the plastic bin organized for your cards. Amazon doesn’t seem to have it 😬
Thank you for this video. It’s interesting you had a charioteer and temperance, both being tarots cards number 7 and 14, intrinsically connnected!!
Could you please provide a link to the note card file box that you use? I have looked for it but can't find it. Thank you.
this was fascinating to watch:) congratulations Ryan:)
Thank you, Ryan.
I would love to be mentored by Ryan. Great guy!!
Just ordered!
Thank you for sharing this
Ryan - your commitment to the process and rigor with note taking and preparation is admirable. I appreciate you having the foresight and meticulous attention to detail to help aspiring writers.
REALLY enjoying this book!!