Ego is the Enemy: The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent

In Ego is the Enemy, bestselling author and modern stoic thinker Ryan Holiday delivers a powerful guide to overcoming one of the most destructive forces that stands in the way of success: ego.

Drawing from the wisdom of ancient philosophy, military strategy, and the lives of historical and contemporary leaders, Holiday shows how ego—our unhealthy belief in our own importance—can sabotage ambition, blind us to our faults, and ruin relationships and reputations.

The book is structured around three stages of life that many people go through: Aspire, Success, and Failure. In each stage, ego is ever-present, lurking in the background, ready to lead us astray. Holiday offers practical strategies and timeless lessons to combat ego by cultivating humility, discipline, and self-awareness.

Whether you're just starting out, experiencing success, or recovering from a setback, Ego is the Enemy provides a clear roadmap to achieving personal and professional growth—not by feeding your ego, but by conquering it.