Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Portfolio (June 14, 2016)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591847818
• ISBN-13: 978-1591847816
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.9 x 7.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces

Editorial Reviews Review “Ryan Holiday is one of his generation’s finest thinkers, and this book is hisbest yet.” –Steven Pressfield, author of _New York Times_ bestseller _The War of Art_ “The comedian Bill Hicks said the world was tainted with fevered egos. In _EgoIs The Enemy_, Ryan Holiday writes us all a prescription: humility. This bookis 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 stealhere.” –Austin Kleon, author of the _New York Times_ bestseller _Steal Like An Artist_ _ _ “This is a book I want every athlete, aspiring leader, entrepreneur, thinkerand doer to read. Ryan Holiday is one of the most promising young writers ofhis generation.” –George Raveling, Hall of Fame Basketball coach, Nike’s Director of International Basketball _ _ “I see the toxic vanity of ego at play every day and it never ceases to amazeme how often it wrecks promising creative endeavors. Read this book before itwrecks you or the projects and people you love. Consider it as urgently as youdo 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 Holidaywrites a book, I read it as soon as I can get my hands on it.” –Brian Koppelman, screenwriter and director, _Rounders, Ocean’s Thirteen_ and _Billions_ _ _ “In his new book Ryan Holiday attacks the greatest obstacle to mastery andtrue 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 focuson what really matters–producing the best work possible.” –Robert Greene, author of the 1 _New York Times_ bestseller _Mastery_ “We’re often told that to achieve success, we need confidence. With refreshingcandor, Ryan Holiday challenges that assumption, highlighting how we can earnconfidence by pursuing something bigger than our own success.” –Adam Grant, author of the _New York Times_ bestsellers _Originals_ and _Give and Take_ “Once again Ryan Holiday has laid down the gauntlet for readers willing tochallenge themselves with the tough questions of our time. Every reader willfind truths that are pertinent to each of our lives. Ego can be the enemy ifwe are unarmed with the cautionary insights of history, scripture, andphilosophy. 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 bringdespair.” –Dr. Drew Pinsky, host of HLN’s “Dr. Drew On Call” and “Love Line”_ _ “In this day in age where everyone seeks instant gratification, the idea ofsuccess 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 butlinear. 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 hitsthe nail on the head with this book, reminding us that the real success is inthe journey and learning process. I only wish I had this gem as a referenceduring 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 itsrightful place in our lives. This book–packed with unforgettable stories,strategies, and lessons–is perfect for anyone who strives to do andaccomplish. It’s no exaggeration to say that, after finishing it, you’ll neveropen your laptop and sit down to work the same way again.” –Jimmy Soni, former managing editor of _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 bereminded constantly of the humility and work it takes to truly succeed. In themargins of my copy, I have scrawled the same message over and over–“pre-Gold.” Reading this inspiring book brought back me back to the humility andwork 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 abetter judge.” –The Honorable Frederic Block, United States District Judge and author of _Disrobed_ About the Author RYAN HOLIDAY is a strategist and writer. He dropped out of college at nineteen to apprentice under Robert Greene, author of _The 48 Laws of Power_, and later served as the director of marketing for American Apparel. His company, Brass Check, has advised clients like Google, TASER, and Complex, as well as many prominent bestselling authors. Holiday has written four previous books, most recently _The Obstacle Is the Way_, which has been translated into seventeen languages and has a cult following among NFL coaches, world-class athletes, TV personalities, political leaders, and others around the world. He lives on a small ranch outside Austin, Texas. See all Editorial Reviews