RIGHT THING RIGHT NOW SUMMARY

Summary

"Any philosophy that hardens you to the plight of other people, any philosophy that punches down… instead of up…, any philosophy that rages instead of loves? These ideas are the plagues of our time." Holiday believes that what truly matters in life is how a person treats other people, and his book is an exploration of numerous principles that can help a person live a life of virtue.

Stoicism, he explains, teaches people that challenges present opportunities. And these ideas form the basis of his book which is broken into three categories: The Me, The We, and The All.

Holiday writes that "doing the right thing almost always takes courage, just as moderation is impossible without the wisdom to know what is worth choosing. What good is courage if not applied to justice? What good is wisdom if it doesn't make us more modest?" As such, these virtues provide a compass by which people can follow. This Guide will give you good insights, and an overall understanding of the book.