Description
In Ego Is the Enemy, Holiday defines ego as an unhealthy belief in one’s own importance, distinguishing it from confidence and self-assurance. He argues that ego is a destructive force that impedes personal and professional growth by clouding judgment, hindering learning, and leading to failure. The book is divided into three parts—Aspire, Success, and Failure—each examining how ego manifests at different stages of life and career.
Holiday supports his arguments with a vast array of stories and examples from literature, philosophy, and history, featuring figures such as George Marshall, Jackie Robinson, Katharine Graham, Bill Belichick, and Eleanor Roosevelt, who all reached the highest levels of power and success by conquering their own egos.
The book serves as a guide to cultivating humility, embracing a continuous learning mindset, and overcoming the destructive nature of ego at every stage of life.
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