Ego can be a significant barrier to achieving success. It leads to an inflated sense of self-importance and distorts reality, preventing us from honestly connecting with the world and others. Ryan Holiday states, 'Ego is the enemy of what you want and of what you have: of mastering a craft, of real creative insight, of working well with others, of building loyalty and support.' By constantly inflating our own importance, ego isolates us from the realities of our world, blocking our paths to genuine success and fulfillment. The stories of John DeLorean and Alexander the Great illustrate how unchecked ego can lead to downfall. | Ryan Holiday | Ego Is the Enemy

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Ego as a Barrier to Success

Ego can be a significant barrier to achieving success. It leads to an inflated sense of self-importance and distorts reality, preventing us from honestly connecting with the world and others. Ryan Holiday states, 'Ego is the enemy of what you want and of what you have: of mastering a craft, of real creative insight, of working well with others, of building loyalty and support.' By constantly inflating our own importance, ego isolates us from the realities of our world, blocking our paths to genuine success and fulfillment. The stories of John DeLorean and Alexander the Great illustrate how unchecked ego can lead to downfall.

-- Ryan Holiday