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How pride gets in the way of success and what to do about it
2016Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
Ryan Holiday argues that ego, the inflated sense of self, holds back people in the stages of aspiring, success and failure. He uses historical examples from Stoic thinkers, generals and business people. The book recommends humility and steady work.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who liked The Obstacle Is the Way.
What you will get
A companion to The Obstacle Is the Way.
Ego Is the Enemy Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Self-help · Humility · Stoicism · Success
Length
226 pages · ≈ 6 h
More about this book
Characters
Ryan Holiday and the historical figures he describes.
Setting
History, sports and business.
What makes it different
A Stoic argument against pride.
Feel
Direct, calm and short.
The Obstacle Is the Way
The Master Key System
Grit
Power vs. Force
As a Man Thinketh
Mastery
The Untethered Soul