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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 27 MIN

Ego is The Enemy (by Ryan Holiday)

from The Books Decoded (TBD) · host Piyush Kushwaha

Welcome to the premiere episode of The Books Decoded by Piyush Kushwaha! In this debut, we decode Ryan Holiday’s bestselling book, Ego Is the Enemy. Is your biggest opponent actually living inside you? We explore why ego is the root of our problems at every stage of life: whether we are Aspiring to build something, riding high on Success, or recovering from Failure.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why ego prevents you from learning and connecting with reality.How to replace the temptation of ego with humility and discipline.The timeless lessons from figures like William Tecumseh Sherman and Katharine Graham who conquered their inner enemy.How to be humble in aspiration, gracious in success, and resilient in failure.Tune in to discover how to suppress your ego and accomplish the world-changing work you set out to achieve.

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