Here are 5 reasons for you to read Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.
Ego is the Enemy is among the best books written about ego and pride.
It talks about why you need to overcome the temptation of getting to egoistic and become more humble.
In this blog, let me share with you why you should read Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.
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Reason no. 1: You and everyone else have ego
Whether you like it or not, ego is always there inside you.
It lives within us.
No one is exempted.
Even if you find the humblest person on earth, given the chance, his ego can still get the best of him.
The problem with ego is that it often leads to destruction.
It destroys a person inside out.
Not only that, but it is subtle and difficult to detect.
All this time when you think you’re doing fine with humility, someone points out your arrogance.
You might have remembered the last time –
- When you can’t say sorry even if it’s your fault.
- When you feel angry when someone cuts you off in traffic.
- When you feel superior for accomplishing something.
- When you feel entitled.
- When you think that the world owes you.
These are just symptoms of pride and ego.
Ego comes and manifests in various forms.
Whether you are succeeding or failing, ego is there.
This is the main reason that this book is a perfect way for you to understand what ego is and how it silently destroys your life.
Reason no. 2: The book received positive reviews
When a lot of people say a book is great, it is more likely that it is really great.
Actually, one of the reasons I picked up this book is that it has received a lot of praise.
On Amazon, it has 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 1,700 readers.
I think that’s pretty impressive.
Plus, I can personally attest to you that the book is just as amazing as to how most people review it.
Reason no. 3: The book comes with great stories
When I say that ego is a huge problem in most people, that’s an understatement.
The truth is that ego blinds people and it is difficult to recognize it in your life.
That’s why it is necessary for Ryan, the author of the book, to include different insightful stories to illustrate his points.
The stories are amazing.
They help readers see how many great men and women lost everything simply by letting their ego take control of themselves.
So, read the stories for yourself.
It’s a great review of history.
At the same time, it will prove to you how ego can break a person’s career, relationship, and even health.
Reason no. 4: The book shows you the benefit of controlling your ego
In life, you can’t successfully overcome something if you don’t know why you’re trying to overcome it.
As what best-selling book author Simon Sinek said, “Start with Why.”
The same is true with ego.
Overcoming pride is difficult and if you don’t have enough motivation to do it, you will fail.
In the process of telling you how ego is destructive, the book also tells you the many benefits you get from being humble.
From being able to forge a stronger relationship to becoming more successful in business, humility – the opposite of being proud – comes with a lot of advantages.
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Reason no. 5: The book is easy to read
Unlike other self-help books that have the tendency to become too abstract and impractical, the book is actually easy to understand.
Ryan has a unique way of telling you a story that brings life to what you read.
Some positive reviews from famous people
Here are some of the great reviews that the book, Ego is the Enemy received from various famous and prominent people.
“In his new book, Ryan Holiday attacks the greatest obstacle to mastery and true success in life—our insatiable ego. In an inspiring yet practical way, he teaches us how to manage and tame this beast within us so that we can focus on what really matters—producing the best work possible.”
—Robert Greene, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Mastery
“Ryan Holiday is one of his generation’s finest thinkers, and this book is his best yet.”
—Steven Pressfield, author of the New York Times bestseller The War of Art
“The comedian Bill Hicks said the world was tainted with fevered egos. In Ego Is The Enemy, Ryan Holiday writes us all a prescription: humility. This book is packed with stories and quotes that will help you get out of your own way. Whether you’re starting out or starting over, you’ll find something to steal here.”
—Austin Kleon, author of the New York Times bestseller Steal Like An Artist
“Forget yourself and focus on the work. Be humble and persistent. Value discipline and results, not passion and confidence. Be lesser, do more. This message is crucial, but the opposite of almost every other book. I wish everyone would read this. I need to re-read it each year. It’s that important.”
—Derek Sivers, author of Anything You Want
“Philosophy has gotten a bad rap, but Ryan Holiday is restoring it to its rightful place in our lives. This book—packed with unforgettable stories, strategies, and lessons—is perfect for anyone who strives to do and accomplish. It’s no exaggeration to say that, after finishing it, you’ll never open your laptop and sit down to work the same way again.”
—Jimmy Soni, former managing editor of Huffington Post and author of Rome’s Last Citizen
Is this book right for you?
This book is right for you if:
- You struggle with being egoistic
- You struggle with talking so much about yourself
- You think you already know a lot of things
- You feel cheated every time you lose or fail
- You feel like you are the most important person in the world
- You are a normal person who thinks you are already humble enough not to read this book
- You have a friend you think can benefit from this book
I can’t recommend this book highly enough.
It’s a great read.
I would say you can read this within just a week or two.
I would even dare to say that you will find yourself re-reading this book.
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