In "Ego is the Enemy," Ryan Holiday unveils the insidious nature of ego and its ability to undermine our success and fulfillment. Through gripping anecdotes from history and modern life, he illustrates how arrogance and self-importance can sabotage our goals, relationships, and happiness. Holiday offers practical strategies to cultivate humility and self-awareness, emphasizing the power of resilience and a growth mindset. With each page, readers are challenged to confront their own inner obstacles and redefine what true success looks like. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that teaches you how to silence your ego and unleash your full potential!
By Ryan Holiday
Published: 2019
"Imagine you’re a child again and you want to be an astronaut. What do you have to do? You have to learn the skills to get there."
Buku yang Anda pegang saat ini ditulis dengan satu asumsi optimis: Ego Anda bukanlah kekuatan yang harus Anda puaskan pada setiap kesempatan. Ego dapat diatur. Ego dapat diarahkan. Dalam buku ini, kita akan melihat orang-orang, seperti William Tecumseh Sherman, Katharine Graham, Jackie Robinson, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bill Walsh, Benjamin Franklin, Belisarius, Angela Merkel, dan George C. Marshall. Bisakah mereka mendapatkan yang telah mereka dapatkan sekarang—menyelamatkan perusahaan yang hampir bangkrut, menguasai seni peperangan, menjaga kekompakan tim bisbol, merevolusi strategi rugbi, melawan tirani, dan menghadapi ketidakberuntungan—jika ego menguasai mereka dan membuat mereka hanya memikirkan diri sendiri? Hal yang membuat mereka sukses adalah pemahaman terhadap realitas dan kesadaran—sesuatu yang pernah dikatakan oleh seorang penulis dan ahli strategi Robert Greene, “kita perlu menyerupai laba-laba dalam sarangnya”. Itulah inti dari kehebatan mereka, kehebatan penulisan, kehebatan desain, kehebatan bisnis, kehebatan dalam pemasaran, dan kehebatan kepemimpinan mereka. Yang kami temukan saat mempelajari orang-orang tersebut adalah mereka selalu memiliki dasar berpikir, berhati-hati, dan realistis. Tidak ada satu pun dari mereka yang tidak memiliki ego sama sekali. Akan tetapi, mereka tahu cara meredamnya. Tahu cara menyalurkannya dan melepaskannya, ketika ego muncul. Mereka hebat namun tetap rendah hati. Sebentar, tunggu dulu, tetapi ada juga beberapa orang yang memiliki ego tinggi dan sukses. Bagaimana dengan Steve Jobs? Kanye West? Beberapa dari mereka mempelajari kerendahan hati. Beberapa orang memilih ego. Beberapa mempersiapkan diri untuk perubahan nasib, positif ataupun negatif. Yang lainnya tidak siap. Yang mana yang akan Anda pilih? Akan menjadi siapakah Anda? Yang pasti, Anda telah memilih buku ini karena merasa bahwa Anda membutuhkan menjawab pertanyaan itu, cepat atau lambat, sadar atau tidak sadar.
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“Imagine you’re a child again and you want to be an astronaut. What do you have to do? You have to learn the skills to get there.”
EGO IS THE ENEMY
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Ryan Holiday is a prominent American author, marketer, and media strategist known for his writings on Stoicism and personal development. He gained widespread recognition for his bestselling books, including "The Obstacle Is the Way," "Ego Is the Enemy," and "The Daily Stoic," which have made Stoic philosophy accessible to a modern audience. With a background in media, he has worked with various high-profile clients and is known for his innovative approaches to marketing and brand building. In addition to his writing, Holiday serves as the founder of the creative agency Brass Check, where he helps authors and brands develop their stories. An engaging speaker and thought leader, he continues to inspire individuals to embrace resilience and self-improvement through his insights and teachings.
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