Ego is the Enemy: The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent by Ryan Holiday (Eng

Description: Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday A powerful meditation on the nature and dangers of ego, from the bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Its wrecked the careers of promising young geniuses. Its evaporated great fortunes and run companies into the ground. Its made adversity unbearable and turned struggle into shame. Every great philosopher has warned against it, in our most lasting stories and countless works of art, in all culture and all ages. Its name? Ego, and it is the enemy - of ambition, of success and of resilience. In Ego is the Enemy, Ryan Holiday shows us how and why ego is such a powerful internal opponent to be guarded against at all stages of our careers and lives, and that we can only create our best work when we identify, acknowledge and disarm its dangers. Drawing on an array of inspiring characters and narratives from literature, philosophy and history, the book explores the nature and dangers of ego to illustrate how you can be humble in your aspirations, gracious in your success and resilient in your failures. The result is an inspiring and timely reminder that humility and confidence are our greatest friends when confronting the challenges of a culture that tends to fan the flames of ego, a book full of themes and life lessons that will resonate, uplift and inspire. Notes Inspiring and practical, this is a powerful meditation on the nature and dangers of ego, from the bestselling author of Trust Me, Im Lying and The Obstacle Is The Way. Author Biography Ryan Holiday is the bestselling author of Trust Me, Im Lying, Growth Hacker Marketing and The Obstacle is the Way. His books have been translated into seventeen languages and his writing has appeared everywhere from the Columbia Journalism Review to Fast Company. He was director of marketing at American Apparel for many years, and his strategies in growth hacking and advertising are used as case studies by Twitter, YouTube and Google. Review Inspiring yet practical ... 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 * Mastery *Ryan Holiday is one of his generations finest thinkers, and this book is his best yet. -- Steven Pressfield, author * The War of Art *Highlights how we can earn confidence by pursuing something bigger than our own success. -- Adam Grant, author of * Originals and Give and Take *This book is packed with stories and quotes that will help you get out of your own way. Whether youre starting out or starting over, youll find something to steal here. -- Austin Kleon, author * Steal Like An Artist *This is a book I want every athlete, aspiring leader, entrepreneur, thinker and doer to read. Ryan Holiday is one of the most promising young writers of his generation. -- George Raveling, Hall of Fame Basketball coach, Nikes Director of International BasketballI see the toxic vanity of ego at play every day and it never ceases to amaze me how often it wrecks promising creative endeavors. Read this book before it wrecks you or the projects and people you love. Consider it as urgently as you do a proper workout regimen and eating right. Ryans insights are priceless. -- Marc Ecko, founder of Ecko Unltd and ComplexI dont have many rules in life, but one I never break is: If Ryan Holiday writes a book, I read it as soon as I can get my hands on it. -- Brian Koppelman, screenwriter and director, Rounders, Oceans Thirteen and BillionsOnce again Ryan Holiday has laid down the gauntlet for readers willing to challenge themselves with the tough questions of our time. Every reader will find truths that are pertinent to each of our lives. Ego can be the enemy if we are unarmed with the cautionary insights of history, scripture, and philosophy. As was said to St. Augustine more than a thousand years ago, "pick it up and read"; for to not do so is to allow the enemy to bring despair. -- Dr. Drew Pinsky, host of HLNs Dr. Drew On Call and Love LineIn this day in age where everyone seeks instant gratification, the idea of success is skewed - many believing the road to their goals is a linear path. As a former professional athlete I can tell you that the road is anything but linear. In fact it is one that consists of twists, turns, and ups and downs - it requires you to put your head down and put in the work. Ryan Holiday hits the nail on the head with this book, reminding us that the real success is in the journey and learning process. I only wish I had this gem as a reference during my playing days. -- Lori Lindsey, former U.S. Womens National Team soccer playerPhilosophy 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. Its no exaggeration to say that, after finishing it, youll never open your laptop and sit down to work the same way again. -- Jimmy Soni, former managing editor of Huffington Post and author of Romes Last CitizenI would like to rip out every page and use them as wallpaper so I could be reminded constantly of the humility and work it takes to truly succeed. In the margins of my copy, I have scrawled the same message over and over-pre-Gold. Reading this inspiring book brought back me back to the humility and work ethic it took to win the Olympics. -- Chandra Crawford, Olympic Gold MedalistWhat a valuable book for those in positions of authority! It has made me a better judge. -- The Honorable Frederic Block, United States District Judge and author of Disrobed Promotional A powerful meditation on the nature and dangers of ego, from the bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way Long Description A powerful meditation on the nature and dangers of ego, from the bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way . Its wrecked the careers of promising young geniuses. Its evaporated great fortunes and run companies into the ground. Its made adversity unbearable and turned struggle into shame. Every great philosopher has warned against it, in our most lasting stories and countless works of art, in all culture and all ages. Its name? Ego, and it is the enemy - of ambition, of success and of resilience. In Ego is the Enemy , Ryan Holiday shows us how and why ego is such a powerful internal opponent to be guarded against at all stages of our careers and lives, and that we can only create our best work when we identify, acknowledge and disarm its dangers. Drawing on an array of inspiring characters and narratives from literature, philosophy and history, the book explores the nature and dangers of ego to illustrate how you can be humble in your aspirations, gracious in your success and resilient in your failures. The result is an inspiring and timely reminder that humility and confidence are our greatest friends when confronting the challenges of a culture that tends to fan the flames of ego, a book full of themes and life lessons that will resonate, uplift and inspire. Review Text Inspiring yet practical ... 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. Promotional "Headline" A powerful meditation on the nature and dangers of ego, from the bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way Details ISBN1781257027 Author Ryan Holiday Pages 256 Publisher Profile Books Ltd Year 2017 ISBN-10 1781257027 ISBN-13 9781781257029 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Profile Books Ltd Subtitle The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 158.1 Translated from English Language English Publication Date 2017-08-03 Short Title Ego Is the Enemy UK Release Date 2017-08-03 AU Release Date 2017-08-03 Edition Description Main Audience General NZ Release Date 2017-08-22 Alternative 9781782832836 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:143274757;

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