17 Dec 2025 · 1 min
Ryan Holiday argues that ego blinds us and blocks growth. Three ways to tame it: stay humble and coachable, detach from praise and criticism, and serve others instead of chasing recognition.
Hi, this is Brian. Welcome back to another heroic Wisdom Daily. Today's wisdom is from Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday, who tells us ego is the enemy of what you want to achieve. Now, it's a little more nuanced than that, but we'll go with it. Ego blinds us. An unhealthy ego blinds us to reality, hinders our growth and disconnects us from others. Here's how to tame your ego and get it integrated and healthy today. Number one, adopt a beginner's mindset. Ryan tells us always stay a student. Be humble, be curious, be open, be coachable. Number two, detach from praise and criticism. He says don't let either inflate or deflate you. And number three, serve others. The purpose of life, he tells us, is not to be remembered but to make a difference. So what's one way you can keep your ego in check today? Let's make today heroic. See you tomorrow.
