Ryan Holiday is a renowned author, with a string of bestselling books to his credit, including "Trust Me, I'm Lying", an exposé that delves into the inner workings of the media system, which garnered rave reviews from the Financial Times, with the publication describing it as a "disturbing, astonishing book". His other notable works include "Growth Hacker Marketing" and "The Obstacle Is The Way", all of which were published by Penguin. Notably, his books have been translated into 20 languages, and his writing has appeared in a wide range of prominent publications, including the Columbia Journalism Review, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company.
Prior to his successful writing career, Ryan Holiday held the position of Director of Marketing for American Apparel, where he spearheaded several controversial and groundbreaking marketing campaigns that garnered international attention and recognition. Throughout his career, he has ghostwritten, marketed, or advised on dozens of bestselling books, including projects with notable authors such as Robert Greene, Tim Ferriss, and Tucker Max, among many others. His impressive client roster includes the New York Observer, Complex, and Thought Catalog. Today, Ryan Holiday resides in Austin, Texas.