

Ego Is The Enemy (Audiobook) Ryan Holiday
36 snips May 6, 2023
In this podcast, Ryan Holiday, author of 'Ego Is The Enemy', discusses the dangers of ego and the importance of humility and self-awareness. He explores the negative effects of ego on ambition, success, and relationships, using examples from history and personal experiences. The podcast also highlights the strategic brilliance of General Sherman during the Civil War, the influence of strategist John Boyd in modern warfare, and the importance of restraint and self-control using Jackie Robinson's journey as an example. It emphasizes the need to stay true to oneself, avoid early pride, and recognize the destructive nature of ego in achieving success.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Ego and the Narrative of Success
02:20 • 10min
The Dangers of Ego
12:34 • 18min
Sherman's Rise and Strategic Brilliance
30:54 • 8min
The Enemy of Success: Ego
38:50 • 13min
The Influence of John Boyd in Modern Warfare
52:15 • 3min
Staying True to Yourself
55:22 • 33min
The Anthem Bulo: Serving Others for Personal Growth
01:28:44 • 12min
Restraint and Self-Control: Lessons from Jackie Robinson
01:40:18 • 22min
The Danger of Early Pride
02:02:11 • 24min
The Destructive Nature of Ego
02:25:53 • 13min
The Adaptive Mongol Empire
02:39:02 • 20min
The Paths of Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman after the Civil War
02:58:47 • 4min
The Destructive Nature of Ego
03:02:26 • 25min
Avoiding the 'Disease of Me'
03:27:54 • 19min
The Leadership Qualities of Chancellor Angela Merkel
03:46:59 • 34min
Choosing a Lifetime: Malcolm X's Transformation in Prison
04:21:25 • 4min
Turning Adversity into Opportunites
04:25:06 • 4min
The Unrecognized Victories and Unjust Treatment of Belisarius
04:29:30 • 5min
The Importance of Detachment and Redefining Success
04:34:47 • 5min
Hitting Rock Bottom: Catalyst for Transformation
04:39:29 • 28min
The Campaign to Destroy 'Citizen Kane'
05:07:43 • 4min
Overcoming Ego for Success
05:11:22 • 23min