--- product_id: 163876242 title: "STILLNESS IS THE KEY" price: "£10.39" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/163876242-stillness-is-the-key store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Top #130 in Self-Help & Strategy 4.6⭐ rating, 10,489 reviews Rich, quotable wisdom & insights STILLNESS IS THE KEY **Price:** £10.39 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧘‍♂️ Stillness isn’t just peace—it’s your secret weapon for unstoppable success. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** STILLNESS IS THE KEY - **How much does it cost?** £10.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/163876242-stillness-is-the-key) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unlock Timeless Wisdom:** Dive into profound lessons from history’s greatest minds and modern icons. - • **Master Emotional Resilience:** Learn practical strategies to control anger and cultivate calm in chaos. - • **A Bestseller with Social Proof:** Join over 10,000 readers who rated it 4.6 stars for life-changing impact. - • **Cultivate Stillness for Success:** Harness the power of solitude and reflection to boost creativity and clarity. - • **Premium Quality Reading Experience:** Printed on high-quality material, designed for multiple reads and note-taking. ## Overview Stillness Is The Key by Ryan Holiday is a top-ranked, critically acclaimed self-help book blending historical wisdom and modern psychology. With over 10,000 glowing reviews and a 4.6-star rating, it offers actionable insights on temperance, emotional control, and purposeful living, all printed on premium quality pages designed for deep engagement and repeated reflection. ## Description STILLNESS IS THE KEY : Holiday, Ryan: desertcart.in: Books Review: A book that can be pathfinder for a Happy living. - "Stillness Is The Key" by Ryan Holiday is not just a page turner but also a multiple page marker. The urge to mark pages, paragraphs and even more number of lines while reading will just hold on to the book and the "Wisdom thoughts" that you come across them will definitely instil a feel of even write, read and reread to go into the profound depth & meaning of the words mentioned.The book also acts as a shortcut for readers to gain the essence of having read multiple books with emphasis on the importance of temperence, spirituality, humanity,compassion ,virtue and above all to stay Still and live life complete and full, besides co.ing across to know and learn about many successful people, their stories,ideas,mistakes etc mentioning both their successes and failures.The valuable quotes before the beginning of each chapter that come across while reading are all touching and thought-provoking.The book also reflects upon seeking solitude(eg.putting the emphasis on reflecting on thoughts rather than reacting),seeing deep into the nature and experiencing the Joyous stillness(eg.Japanese concept of taking a forest bath or like in the poetry of William Wordsworth),having a good walk and the ideas of worth that comes out(eg.Walt Whitman,Kierkegaard,Ernest Hemmingway etc),cultivating an hobby(eg.as that of cutting trees by William Gladstone),controlling anger(eg.Micheal Jordon who was slighted but who made a strong winning mentality instead of despairing -- NB: May Google or watch on Youtube and enjoy ) and many more to read and remember.You also read and learn not just about leading a happy & and successful life but also to face death fearlessly. A book that can be a pathfinder for happy living. Review: Excellent - Good book. Thank you very much. ## Features - Langugage: English - Filled with wisdom and examples from historical and contemporary figures - It is made up of premium quality material. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,790 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #126 in Action & Adventure (Books) #178 in Self-Help for Success #194 in Analysis & Strategy | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 10,489 Reviews | ## Images ![STILLNESS IS THE KEY - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+1mI1qK1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A book that can be pathfinder for a Happy living. *by S***A on 1 October 2023* "Stillness Is The Key" by Ryan Holiday is not just a page turner but also a multiple page marker. The urge to mark pages, paragraphs and even more number of lines while reading will just hold on to the book and the "Wisdom thoughts" that you come across them will definitely instil a feel of even write, read and reread to go into the profound depth & meaning of the words mentioned.The book also acts as a shortcut for readers to gain the essence of having read multiple books with emphasis on the importance of temperence, spirituality, humanity,compassion ,virtue and above all to stay Still and live life complete and full, besides co.ing across to know and learn about many successful people, their stories,ideas,mistakes etc mentioning both their successes and failures.The valuable quotes before the beginning of each chapter that come across while reading are all touching and thought-provoking.The book also reflects upon seeking solitude(eg.putting the emphasis on reflecting on thoughts rather than reacting),seeing deep into the nature and experiencing the Joyous stillness(eg.Japanese concept of taking a forest bath or like in the poetry of William Wordsworth),having a good walk and the ideas of worth that comes out(eg.Walt Whitman,Kierkegaard,Ernest Hemmingway etc),cultivating an hobby(eg.as that of cutting trees by William Gladstone),controlling anger(eg.Micheal Jordon who was slighted but who made a strong winning mentality instead of despairing -- NB: May Google or watch on Youtube and enjoy ) and many more to read and remember.You also read and learn not just about leading a happy & and successful life but also to face death fearlessly. A book that can be a pathfinder for happy living. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by V***L on 4 December 2025* Good book. Thank you very much. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read with some inconsistency *by P***R on 8 April 2025* Ryan Holiday’s Stillness is the Key is a thoughtful journey into the importance of achieving calm and clarity in life. He breaks down the idea of stillness into three dimensions: the mind, the spirit, and the body. By drawing from a wide variety of historical figures, philosophers, and leaders from different time periods and regions, Holiday makes a compelling case that stillness is not passive—it is powerful. On the aspect of the mind, Holiday stresses the importance of mental discipline. He presents the example of John F. Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis as someone who, under extreme pressure, maintained calm and rational thinking. One of the striking lines from this part of the book is: stillness is what aims the archer’s arrow. It reminds the reader that a clear and controlled mind leads to decisive action and true leadership. In the section on spirit, Holiday draws from Buddhism, Taoism, and Stoicism to show how inner peace is cultivated by living with purpose and accepting life as it is. He talks about Anne Frank’s spiritual strength even in the face of death. The line the world is like muddy water—best cleared by leaving it alone perfectly captures the essence of surrender and acceptance, which is central to spiritual stillness. In the body section, Holiday speaks of the need to care for our physical selves to reach harmony. He illustrates this through stories of athletes like Tiger Woods and how discipline of the body is tied to self-control. A memorable line from this section is: the body that each of us has was a gift, a vessel to carry us through life. However, the book takes a surprising turn in the final chapter, On the Final Act. Holiday concludes with the line: death brings an end to everything, to our minds, our souls, and our bodies, in final, permanent stillness. This statement seems contradictory to the spiritual philosophies he earlier appreciated. By stating that the soul comes to an end, he directly contradicts the beliefs of Hinduism, Jainism, and even Buddhism, which affirm the soul’s continuity. Hinduism describes the soul as eternal. The Bhagavad Gita says: "na jayate mriyate va kadachin", which means the soul is never born and never dies; it simply changes bodies from one life to another. Similarly, Jain philosophy teaches: "jivo akayo anantavihi", meaning the soul is formless, eternal, and indestructible. Both traditions describe the soul as 'chetan'—conscious and eternal—and the body as achetan—lifeless without the soul. Despite this philosophical inconsistency at the end, Stillness is the Key remains a powerful book that offers practical insights for modern life. Holiday’s storytelling and examples from different cultures make the book rich and engaging. ## Frequently Bought Together - Stillness is the Key: An Ancient Strategy for Modern Life - Ego is the Enemy: The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent - The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/163876242-stillness-is-the-key](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/163876242-stillness-is-the-key) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*