Ego Is the Enemy

De: Ryan Holiday

Narrado por: Ryan Holiday

"While the history books are filled with tales of obsessive visionary geniuses who remade the world in their images with sheer, almost irrational force, I've found that history is also made by individuals who fought their egos at every turn, who eschewed the spotlight, and who put their higher goals above their desire for recognition." (From the prologue)

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Ego kills. Humbleness fullfills.

I loved the concept. Is just that the chapter on passion threw me off. His definition of passion didn't match mine. I see passion as a strength rather than a weakness. And I see purpose as even stronger than passion. I think you need both to succeed.

It's not about you

It's not about you. Great examples how ego got in the way of true success.

Nice history lesson/confirmation/continuing education

I enjoyed the book very much and was drawn to it because our late teacher Brugh Joy. He wrote Joy's Way and taught that we should "let no one steal our peace" but warned there is a caveat: "the ego is the theif ."
Never rated book with all fives! Until now.
66 year old student beginner
White Wolf

Great Message and Reminder

What did you love best about Ego Is the Enemy?

I thoroughly enjoyed the anecdotes and lessons learned from the historical figures.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ego Is the Enemy?

Katherine Graham story, struggles and vindication as one of the most successful CEOs in her time (if not ever).

Have you listened to any of Ryan Holiday’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from Ego Is the Enemy?

Stay humble. Work hard at being a better person and the best version of yourself and success will follow.

Any additional comments?

A book for anybody looking to improve and become a better version of one's self!

So good I had to buy Obstacle is the way

Would you consider the audio edition of Ego Is the Enemy to be better than the print version?

I just listen to the audio version and the print version is arriving soon.

What other book might you compare Ego Is the Enemy to and why?

long walk from freedom because I can tell the honesty just from listening to the book

Have you listened to any of Ryan Holiday’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

this is my 1st one but I am hooked

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

yes yes yes ... several of them "this is not my life, it's just a moment in my life" now that word gave me a boost .

Any additional comments?

I LLOVE THIS BOOK...