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Ego Is The Enemy (Audiobook) Ryan Holiday

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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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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Ego and the Narrative of Success
02:20 • 10min
3
The Dangers of Ego
12:34 • 18min
4
Sherman's Rise and Strategic Brilliance
30:54 • 8min
5
The Enemy of Success: Ego
38:50 • 13min
6
The Influence of John Boyd in Modern Warfare
52:15 • 3min
7
Staying True to Yourself
55:22 • 33min
8
The Anthem Bulo: Serving Others for Personal Growth
01:28:44 • 12min
9
Restraint and Self-Control: Lessons from Jackie Robinson
01:40:18 • 22min
10
The Danger of Early Pride
02:02:11 • 24min
11
The Destructive Nature of Ego
02:25:53 • 13min
12
The Adaptive Mongol Empire
02:39:02 • 20min
13
The Paths of Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman after the Civil War
02:58:47 • 4min
14
The Destructive Nature of Ego
03:02:26 • 25min
15
Avoiding the 'Disease of Me'
03:27:54 • 19min
16
The Leadership Qualities of Chancellor Angela Merkel
03:46:59 • 34min
17
Choosing a Lifetime: Malcolm X's Transformation in Prison
04:21:25 • 4min
18
Turning Adversity into Opportunites
04:25:06 • 4min
19
The Unrecognized Victories and Unjust Treatment of Belisarius
04:29:30 • 5min
20
The Importance of Detachment and Redefining Success
04:34:47 • 5min
21
Hitting Rock Bottom: Catalyst for Transformation
04:39:29 • 28min
22
The Campaign to Destroy 'Citizen Kane'
05:07:43 • 4min
23
Overcoming Ego for Success
05:11:22 • 23min