A bird named Only likes his quiet time and alone time, but he does not want to be lonely.

When a mischievous mouse's action causes a snowball effect and disrupts the peace of the other animals, it is up to the forest and a bear cub to help restore order and quiet once more.

In his new book, Stillness Is the Key, Holiday draws on timeless Stoic and Buddhist philosophy to show why slowing down is the secret weapon for those charging ahead. All great leaders, thinkers, artists, athletes, and visionaries share one indelible quality. It enables them to conquer their tempers. To avoid distraction and discover great insights. To achieve happiness and do the right thing. Ryan Holiday calls it stillness--to be steady while the...