Living in the present moment with a clear head requires courage and continuous effort. Ryan Holiday highlights the example of General George C. Marshall, who refused to keep a diary during World War II to avoid self-deception and second-guessing his critical decisions. 'A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you,' he quotes C.S. Lewis. This commitment to practicality over performance ensures clarity of thought and access to genuine creativity. | Ryan Holiday | Ego Is the Enemy

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Living in the present moment with a clear head requires courage and continuous effort. Ryan Holiday highlights the example of General George C. Marshall, who refused to keep a diary during World War II to avoid self-deception and second-guessing his critical decisions. 'A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you,' he quotes C.S. Lewis. This commitment to practicality over performance ensures clarity of thought and access to genuine creativity.

-- Ryan Holiday