,“Ryan Holiday is one of his generation’s finest thinkers, and this book is his
best yet.”
—STEVEN PRESSFIELD, author of The War of Art
“The comedian Bill Hicks said the world was tainted with fevered egos. In
Ego Is the Enemy, Ryan Holiday writes us all a prescription: humility. This
book is packed with stories and quotes that will help you get out of your own
way. Whether you’re starting out or starting over, you’ll find something to
steal here.”
—AUSTIN KLEON, author of 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 and Nike’s Director of International Basketball
“I 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. Ryan’s insights are
priceless.”
—MARC ECKO, founder of Ecko Unltd and Complex
“I don’t 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 of Rounders, Ocean’s Thirteen, and Billions
“In his new book Ryan Holiday attacks the greatest obstacle to mastery and
true success in life—our insatiable ego. In an inspiring yet practical way, he
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 of Mastery
“We’re often told that to achieve success, we need confidence. With
refreshing candor, Ryan Holiday challenges that assumption, highlighting
how we can earn confidence by pursuing something bigger than our own
success.”
—ADAM GRANT, author of Originals and Give and Take
“Once 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 HLN’s Dr. Drew On Call and Loveline
“In this day and 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 had this gem as a
reference during my playing days.”
—LORI LINDSEY, former U.S. Women’s National Team soccer player
“Philosophy 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. It’s no exaggeration to say that, after finishing it, you’ll never
open your laptop and sit down to work the same way again.”
—JIMMY SONI, Former Managing Editor of The Huffington Post and author of Rome’s Last Citizen
“I 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 me back to the humility and
work ethic it took to win the Olympics.”
—CHANDRA CRAWFORD, Olympic Gold Medalist
“What a valuable book for those in positions of authority! It has made me a
better judge.”
—THE HONORABLE FREDERIC BLOCK, U.S. District Judge and author of Disrobed
, ALSO BY RYAN HOLIDAY
Growth Hacker Marketing: A Primer on the Future of PR, Marketing, and
Advertising
Trust Me, I’m Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator
The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
best yet.”
—STEVEN PRESSFIELD, author of The War of Art
“The comedian Bill Hicks said the world was tainted with fevered egos. In
Ego Is the Enemy, Ryan Holiday writes us all a prescription: humility. This
book is packed with stories and quotes that will help you get out of your own
way. Whether you’re starting out or starting over, you’ll find something to
steal here.”
—AUSTIN KLEON, author of 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 and Nike’s Director of International Basketball
“I 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. Ryan’s insights are
priceless.”
—MARC ECKO, founder of Ecko Unltd and Complex
“I don’t 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 of Rounders, Ocean’s Thirteen, and Billions
“In his new book Ryan Holiday attacks the greatest obstacle to mastery and
true success in life—our insatiable ego. In an inspiring yet practical way, he
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 of Mastery
“We’re often told that to achieve success, we need confidence. With
refreshing candor, Ryan Holiday challenges that assumption, highlighting
how we can earn confidence by pursuing something bigger than our own
success.”
—ADAM GRANT, author of Originals and Give and Take
“Once 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 HLN’s Dr. Drew On Call and Loveline
“In this day and 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 had this gem as a
reference during my playing days.”
—LORI LINDSEY, former U.S. Women’s National Team soccer player
“Philosophy 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. It’s no exaggeration to say that, after finishing it, you’ll never
open your laptop and sit down to work the same way again.”
—JIMMY SONI, Former Managing Editor of The Huffington Post and author of Rome’s Last Citizen
“I 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 me back to the humility and
work ethic it took to win the Olympics.”
—CHANDRA CRAWFORD, Olympic Gold Medalist
“What a valuable book for those in positions of authority! It has made me a
better judge.”
—THE HONORABLE FREDERIC BLOCK, U.S. District Judge and author of Disrobed
, ALSO BY RYAN HOLIDAY
Growth Hacker Marketing: A Primer on the Future of PR, Marketing, and
Advertising
Trust Me, I’m Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator
The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
