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Ego is the Enemy
Ryan Holiday · 2016 · 320 pages
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About the book
Ryan Holiday challenges the idea that unchecked self-confidence leads to success. Instead, he argues that ego—our need for validation, recognition, and superiority—often sabotages us. The book is divided into three parts: Aspiring (learning), Success, and Failure, showing how ego hinders us at every stage of life.
With historical and philosophical examples, Holiday offers a stoic approach to personal development, emphasizing humility, a willingness to learn, and a focus on excellence for its own sake rather than external approval. A much-needed antidote to the cult of self-promotion, particularly relevant in the age of social media.
Book details
| Author | Ryan Holiday |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ego Is the Enemy |
| Year of publication | 2016 |
| Pages | 320 |
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