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Andy Stumpf recently go a tour down with author and host of the podcast The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday to get a tour of his store, The Painted Porch Bookshop in Bastrop, Texas. While there, Ryan gave him book recommendations and discussed his upcoming book about Admiral James Stockdale.
He has written several bestselling books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Stillness Is the Key, which blend Stoic philosophy with modern life to emphasize resilience, discipline, and self-awareness.
He’s also the former Director of Marketing at American Apparel and later founded the creative agency Brass Check, advising major brands and bestselling authors.
His latest release, Wisdom Is the Way, is the fourth book in his Stoic Virtues series, following Courage Is Calling, Discipline Is Destiny, and Right Thing, Right Now.
You can find his latest books here
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