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# Ego Is the Enemy Hardcover – 14 Jun. 2016

**Brand:** ryan holiday
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- **What is this?** Ego Is the Enemy Hardcover – 14 Jun. 2016 by ryan holiday
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| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #1,967 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Motivational Management & Leadership #38 in Success Self-Help #82 in Motivational Self-Help (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 21,035 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Make it
*by K***R on 22 July 2025*

Worth a read if you can make itVery eye opening in many ways not always about oneself. Enjoy the read

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8/10. A much needed slap round the face. But not perfect.
*by T***H on 13 May 2017*

This book is about getting over your ego and in doing so achieving your true potentialEveryone should understand the core idea of the book and will be entertained by the numerous historical references, stories and quotes. After reading this book you are guaranteed to work a lot harder and be less arrogant! Reading this book is an opportunity to understand your mind and change your ways for the better.I have a few criticisms though:The book feels repetitious in several places. I would also argue that the numerous historical references from ancient history could be interpreted differently. How can the author possibly have such confidence in the thoughts of individuals from the Roman Empire? That would be a thing called, er, ego?Since I read this book I can’t help noticing that there a lot of egotistical but successful people around me. Perhaps ego is the enemy but only to some people, some of the time? The book doesn’t entertain the concept that ego can be a good thing in some instances.By his own admission, the author has displayed egotism during his very successful career but never draws a link between the two.Here’s a list of some of the things I will take away from this book:Aspire• Ego, an over-inflated belief in ourselves, holds us back from our true potential• There are two types of people: those born with self belief (ego) and those who require achievement before believing in themselves• Understanding your own ability is important and this skill should be cultivated through a detached mindset• Be focussed on education (e.g. reading and doing) and action. Success will then take care of itself• Many of us respond to a challenging project by talking about it. Talk is cheap and anyone can do it. The hard task is confidently sitting in silence working on the hard tasks at hand• Define your values and purpose and choose these over titles and appearances.• Getting feedback is crucial but many people like to assume they are perfect. Try having three people in your life better, lesser and equal like MMA champion Frank Shamrock• Beware of passion in yourself and others. Passion is emotional and lacking in control and function.• You’re not as good and important as you think you are. You have no right to lord it over other people.• The path to greatness comes from hard work performed with a positive attitude.• Be present• Don’t boast• You need to work harder and longer than you thinkOn Success• The discipline required to reign in your ego only becomes harder as you become more and more successful• As you gain success in life you must keep learning because you will naturally find yourself encountering new situations and problems that you won’t understand• Don’t make up stories about your past events or believe them about other people . They are often dangerous and untrue.• Figure out what’s important to you (your values and purpose) and be very disciplined from chasing more, it will likely create a great unhappiness in you.• As your success grows your role changes and this requires you to be very self-aware of your abilities at the new skills required.• Throughout your life you must temper your ego with selflessness• Avoid the undisciplined pursuit of more. Figure out where you’re heading and in what mannerFailure• When failure arrives - and it will – ego will only make matters worse. Having the drive and patience to come through the other side is what we need.• Work hard, do the work and do it well. The rest is out of your hands so don’t let rejection and failure bother you• When we fail, make the smart choices and make it a success next time• Honestly appraise your own efforts regardless of success or failure• Turn the other cheek

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The more you read it the more you understand it.
*by Y***A on 25 September 2023*

I got this book after it was recommended as a great read by a number of people. Ryan Holiday's 'Ego is the Enemy' is an eye-opening journey into the perils of ego and the path to genuine success. Drawing from captivating historical anecdotes and contemporary examples, Holiday masterfully illustrates how ego can derail our progress and stifle personal growth. His message of humility, resilience, and the importance of focusing on the work rather than our image resonates powerfully. In my opinion, 'Ego is the Enemy' is a compelling guide for anyone seeking personal development and a fulfilling life. If you're looking for practical wisdom to conquer your ego's pitfalls, this book is a game-changer. Highly recommended!

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