Ego Is the Enemy:The Ego is the Enemy

I think this book has bought profound changes in my life. Nowadays I have become better in managing my relationship with others. I wanted to recommend this book to others, so I have even kept it as my profile picture in social media

Received as expected for a paperback copy should be. The quality of paper used could have been better.

Good choice of subject. Superb writing style dotted with personal experience & historical stories. A well written guide for self-growth.

Ryan Holiday has a way of writing that resonates with me and his analogies and stories of different personalities make it easier to understand the philosophy and take something with me after reading his books. I really enjoyed this one. It took me time but in the end I feel like I’ve taken some really important lessons from this book that will help me in the future if I choose to sweep the floor everyday.

Ryan Holiday's Ego Is the Enemy is a provocative and insightful look at how allowing ego to go unchecked can undermine our efforts and prevent us from reaching our full potential. Drawing deeply from ancient philosophy, Holiday provides a sobering reminder that the greatest enemy lies within each of us.The book offers a wealth of wisdom on how to cultivate humility, focus on the process rather than the results, and pursue mastery by remaining a perpetual student. Holiday argues persuasively that our ego's constant craving for recognition, entitlement, and creating self-aggrandizing narratives can blind us to reality and practical progress.Some of the most compelling sections explore the perils of early pride, how success can breed complacency, and the toxic "disease of me" that often infects teams after tasting victory. Holiday's antidote is to find inspiration in the vast cosmos, maintain an "indifferent spectator" to judge yourself by internal standards, and recognize that failure and adversity are inevitable phases of growth.With examples ranging from historical figures to modern entrepreneurs and artists, Ego Is the Enemy provides a powerful framework for steadying one's mind and nurturing the qualities - resilience, purpose, diligence - required for enduring achievement. An invigorating and honest book, it will fortify readers to disarm ego's grip and master their greatest internal opponent.In its relentless focus on combating the ego through self-awareness, discipline and non-attachment, the core message resonates strongly with the seminal Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita. Like Holiday's work, the Gita emphasizes doing one's duty without being attached to the fruits of action or adulation as the path to fulfillment.

This book is certainly a very good, useful and thought provoking read on the dangers of ego. However I find the cherry-picking of examples to be disingenuous. It would have been useful to show a more balanced view on the advantages and the disadvantages of ego and related subjects.

Content wise good but writing style is a bit difficult to understand. Atleast for me.

Loved it, will force you to be a better human ..Must read for everyone , English is bit tough

Livro excelente!

Uno dei libri piú belli che abbia mai letto. Fantastico. L'ho riletto due volte di fila, ricominciandolo subito dopo averlo finito per la prima volta.Un libro che vorrei che tutti potessero leggere almeno una volta.

Muy buen libro, facil de leer y interesante

Auf dem Cover steht schon: „Re-read it each year. Its that important“. Ich stimme hier voll zu. In jedem Kapitel behandelt der Autor Ryan Holiday einen weiteren Aspekt in unserem Leben, der zu großes Ego hervorruft und was man dagegen tun kann. Die Kapitelüberschriften sind hierbei entweder als Appell oder als Merksatz formuliert. Die Überschriften fassen das gesamte Kapitel in ein paar Worten zusammen, sodass man nur einmal die Überschrift lesen muss, um sich an das gesamte Kapitel und seinen wichtigen Inhalt zu erinnern.Das Buch half mir sehr bei meiner Laufbahn als angehender Athlet und meinem Mindset und meinen Gedanken beim und außerhalb des Sports.Das wird definitiv nicht das letzte Mal sein, dass ich dieses Buch gelesen habe und auch The Daily Stoic und The obstacle ist the way sind bereits bestellt.

Un livre de développement personnel vraiment très bon !J’ai adoré. Cet ouvrage peut aider les personnes dont le fort égo leur jouent des tours autant qu’il est intéressant pour les autres.À conserver dans sa bibliothèque pour se replonger dedans de temps à autres pour se recentrer.Je le recommande vivement à quiconque voudrait en apprendre et comprendre d’avantage sur le rôle et l’impact de l’égo sur soit.