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    Book Summary of Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday
    Book Summary of Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday
    Book Summary of Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday
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    Book Summary of Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday

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    This is a summary of Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.

    Original book description:

    "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)

    Many of us insist the main impediment to a full, successful life is the outside world. In fact the most common enemy lies within: our ego. Early in our careers, it impedes learning and the cultivation of talent. With success, it can blind us to our faults and sow future problems. In failure, it magnifies each blow and makes recovery more difficult. At every stage, ego holds us back.

    Ego Is the Enemy draws on a vast array of stories and examples, from literature to philosophy to history. We meet fascinating figures such as George Marshall, Jackie Robinson, Katharine Graham, Bill Belichick, and Eleanor Roosevelt, who all reached the highest levels of power and success by conquering their own egos. Their strategies and tactics can be ours as well.

    In an era that glorifies social media, reality TV, and other forms of shameless self-promotion, the battle against ego must be fought on many fronts. Armed with the lessons in this book, as Holiday writes, "you will be less invested in the story you tell about your own specialness, and as a result you will be liberated to accomplish the world-changing work you've set out to achieve."

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFlashbooks
    Release dateJun 21, 2016
    ISBN9781987131741
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    • 4/5
      someone finally talks about ego. very good book and insightful

      1 person found this helpful

    • 3/5
      Great summary as always. But the ego is just as much a part of the human system as the self. Not the enemy, just different.
    • 4/5
      Decently summarized audiobook of a wonderful book. The narrator has a nice clean voice.
    • 5/5
      Brilliant advice, easy listening with handy information, clear and compact
    • 4/5
      It served its purpose, which was to give an overview of the original book and help me decide if I want to read it. Do I want to? Well, I definitely want to browse through it -- now that I know the highlights!
    • 5/5
      Loved it thanks for the book, so awesome ! !
    • 5/5
      Good summary. Straight to the point. I really enjoyed it
    • 5/5
      Good summary. Makes me want to read the full book.
    • 3/5
      Pretty well presented, but you get only the insights of the book.
    • 3/5
      Afortunadamente existen las sinopsis de los libros en versión audio. 5 ideas importantes contadas desde otra perspectiva, corto y al punto.
    • 5/5
      good ... as a personal guide to seeing and dealing with problems within yourself.
    • 5/5
      Great listening ..Ego is real enemy for our personal growth.
    • 5/5
      cool , you heave to read this book yea !