Hey everyone, this is Og Maciel with another book recommendation from Bellwether. Your weekly book recommendation is delivered every Tuesday—no miss, no fail! This week, I’m excited to recommend a book that falls into the self-help category, but don’t roll your eyes just yet! I know the term "self-help" can make people cringe, but trust me, this book is different. By the time you finish hearing what I have to say—and if you give it a chance—I think you’ll agree it’s worth your time.

It was with a bit of trepidation that I started this book, being that there was a lot of hype about it and the assumptions I had made from this hype and what the 'Zen' part of its title implied. My concern being that I didn't want to set myself for disappointment if the book didn't live up to the (very) high expectations I had. I must say, this book is very dense and it was not an easy read.

“The Obstacle is the Way” was the book that introduced me to Stoicism and perhaps is responsible for bringing this ancient philosophy to a new generation. I have recommended it multiple times and referred to it whenever I am giving friends and family advice about their personal or work-related challenges, as well as for my own day-to-day challenges. Holiday’s ability to distill Stoic principles into practical advice has been invaluable in helping me and those around me navigate obstacles with a more positive and resilient outlook.

"We forget: In life, it doesn’t matter what happens to you or where you came from. It matters …