Ego Is the Enemy

Description

In an era that glorifies social media, reality TV, and other forms of shameless self-promotion, the battle against ego is more important than ever. Ryan Holiday argues that ego is the internal opponent that thwarts our efforts at every stage of life: whether we are aspiring to greatness, experiencing success, or dealing with failure. Drawing on the wisdom of Stoic philosophy and historical examples ranging from George Marshall to Eleanor Roosevelt, Holiday shows how the greatest leaders achieved their goals by subduing their egos and focusing on the work itself. He breaks the book into three parts—Aspire, Success, and Failure—to show how ego manifests differently in each phase. The book serves as a practical meditation on humility and discipline, urging readers to be "humble in our aspirations, gracious in our success, and resilient in our failures." It is a vital read for anyone looking to build a career or life based on reality rather than delusion.