Right Thing, Right Now

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In his New York Times bestselling work, Ryan Holiday emphasizes the importance of self-discipline and the necessity of doing what’s right, even when faced with challenges. He asserts that a strong sense of justice is foundational to living a courageous, wise, and disciplined life. Contrary to modern beliefs that acting justly is optional, Holiday argues that the lack of commitment to justice contributes significantly to contemporary unhappiness. Drawing on inspiring stories of historical figures like Marcus Aurelius, Florence Nightingale, Jimmy Carter, Gandhi, and Frederick Douglass, Holiday illustrates the virtues of kindness, honesty, integrity, and loyalty as essential elements of upright living. These role models demonstrate the transformative power of adhering to a moral code, while cautionary tales of unjust leaders highlight the consequences of a poorly formed conscience. The Stoics acknowledged that living justly is not easy, but they maintained that it is necessary. Sacrificing principles for lesser pursuits is a path only taken by cowards and fools. Holiday’s work serves as a powerful antidote to the moral failures of our time and provides a guide for living virtuously.