Mentors Like Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday is a bestselling author known for his works on Stoicism and marketing. If you follow Ryan Holiday, these are the 24 most similar thought leaders we track, matched by profile similarity and ranked by their Modern Mentor AI credibility rating.

Mark Manson
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Mark Manson

#1 NYT Bestselling author, translated in 50 languages, sold 12M copies and runs a popular self-help blog.

Credibility rating: 539/1000

Cal Newport
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Cal Newport

Associate professor, bestselling author on culture-technology intersection, New Yorker contributor, podcast host.

Credibility rating: 450/1000

Brian Tracy
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Brian Tracy

CEO and chairman of Brian Tracy International, luminary speaker, prolific author, consultant for over 1000 companies.

Credibility rating: 410/1000

Timothy Ferriss
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Timothy Ferriss

Innovative businessperson, technology advisor and best-selling author known as ‘the Oprah of audio’.

Credibility rating: 379/1000

Robin Sharma
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Robin Sharma

World-renowned leadership speaker and guru, advised major corporations and global influencers; best-selling author.

Credibility rating: 300/1000

Robert Greene
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Robert Greene

New York Times bestselling author of self-help books, with deep influence in business and music circles.

Credibility rating: 285/1000

Mike Michalowicz
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Mike Michalowicz

Mike Michalowicz is a successful entrepreneur and author known for his innovative business strategies.

Credibility rating: 276/1000

Seth Godin
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Seth Godin

Seth Godin is a prominent author and marketing expert known for his influential books and innovative ideas.

Credibility rating: 260/1000

Benjamin P. Hardy
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Benjamin P. Hardy

Organizational psychologist, best-selling author of self-help books, and widely-read blogger. Father of six.

Credibility rating: 228/1000

Dan Ariely
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Dan Ariely

Duke University professor and founder of Center for Advanced Hindsight, author of multiple NYT bestsellers, startups owner.

Credibility rating: 226/1000

MJ DeMarco
11

MJ DeMarco

MJ DeMarco is an entrepreneur and best-selling author known for his insights on wealth and entrepreneurship.

Credibility rating: 190/1000

Steven Pressfield
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Steven Pressfield

Steven Pressfield is an acclaimed author known for his works in historical fiction and self-help.

Credibility rating: 128/1000

Brendon Burchard
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Brendon Burchard

Top personal growth trainer globally, bestselling author, and producer with millions following online.

Credibility rating: 127/1000

Greg Mckeown
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Greg Mckeown

Greg McKeown is a leadership strategist and author known for his book 'Essentialism.'

Credibility rating: 103/1000

Thibaut Meurisse
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Thibaut Meurisse

Thibaut Meurisse is a bestselling author known for his practical self-help books.

Credibility rating: 92/1000

Neil Strauss
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Neil Strauss

Neil Strauss is an acclaimed author and journalist known for his bestselling books and influential podcast.

Credibility rating: 69/1000

Damon Zahariades
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Damon Zahariades

Damon Zahariades is a productivity expert and owner of ArtOfProductivity.com.

Credibility rating: 57/1000

Peter Hollins
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Peter Hollins

Peter Hollins is a bestselling author and researcher in human psychology based in Seattle.

Credibility rating: 53/1000

Steven Kotler
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Steven Kotler

Steven Kotler is an American author and entrepreneur known for his nonfiction works.

Credibility rating: 50/1000

Nick Trenton
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Nick Trenton

Nick Trenton is an author and expert in emotional well-being and self-help.

Credibility rating: 46/1000

Dan S. Kennedy
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Dan S. Kennedy

Dan S. Kennedy is a renowned author and marketing consultant with a significant influence on entrepreneurs.

Credibility rating: 39/1000

Jim Edwards
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Jim Edwards

Jim Edwards focuses on copywriting, ebook publishing, and marketing strategies.

Credibility rating: 32/1000

Andrew Humington
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Andrew Humington

Neuroscience enthusiast turned author, shares insights on cognitive abilities, emotional intelligence, and happiness.

Credibility rating: 31/1000

Marcus Buckingham
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Marcus Buckingham

Marcus Buckingham is a leading researcher and author on strengths-based leadership and engagement.

Credibility rating: 17/1000

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