Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday has transitioned from marketing strategist to bestselling author, sharing insights on Stoicism and personal development with a global audience. After debuting on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list with his first book, ‘Trust Me, I’m Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator’ in 2012, Ryan Holiday solidified his transition from a renowned marketing strategist to a prolific author and philosopher. Prior to his pivot to authorship, Holiday established a reputation in the entertainment industry for unconventional marketing strategies. This included serving as a marketing director for American Apparel, where he was recognized for utilizing tactics such as pranking media outlets, posing as a fake expert for stories, and orchestrating campaigns against film narratives to generate public interest.

Most recently, Holiday published ‘The Daily Dad’ in 2023, offering daily wisdom for fathers seeking practical advice. His latest work, ‘Right Thing, Right Now: Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds.,’ was released in 2024, continuing his mission to make ancient philosophy accessible and actionable for a global audience through concrete principles and narratives.