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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2025 · 9 MIN

Hot Take: Conquering Your Ego | Ep. 39

from DogCo Secrets · host Michelle Kline

🔥 Your ego can be your biggest battle or your biggest breakthrough. In this week’s Hot Tip Friday, I'll share one of the hardest lessons I've had to learn as a business owner: how to battle ego and embrace true open-mindedness. From realizing I wasn’t as openminded as I thought, to working through defensiveness, emotional decision-making, and my fear of data, I'll get personal about what it takes to grow.In this episode, I unpack 3 actionable strategies to quiet the ego and develop a healthier mindset:✅ Stay genuinely curious and listen to feedback✅ Step into your “future self” when making decisions✅ Use data as your ally, not your enemyIf you’ve ever felt your ego holding you back from growth, this episode is for you.📍 The DogCo Business Summit is almost here! Join us in Winston-Salem, NC, September 26–28 or grab your digital ticket at: http://dogcosummit.comResources Mentioned (disclosure - these are affiliate links):📖 Principles by Ray Dalio: https://amzn.to/4fGdUTe📖 Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/45T97KW Cheering you on.-M

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