About the book: 2020 / The modern world is deafening and distracting. News about one crisis after another appears on every screen, and we have many screens. The work is exhausting and never ends. How to stop? How to concentrate in order to think everything through and make an informed decision? What is the secret of those who manage to remain focused and cool in almost any situation? Ryan Holiday analyzed the works of the greatest thinkers of all time and came to the conclusion that the main component of success of outstanding leaders, thinkers, artists, athletes and businessmen is calm. In his book, he explains how to learn to respond correctly to your environment and make full use of your abilities at any time, anywhere and in any circumstances. Published in Russian for the first time.