The 3 ways to silence your ego: EGO IS THE ENEMY by Ryan Holiday

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  • @jkeegan154
    @jkeegan154 Před 4 lety +1532

    Ego is not your amigo.

  • @JohannaFarrimond
    @JohannaFarrimond Před 3 lety +519

    When you fear the experience of hurting your ego, it grows; but when you accept pain and move towards it, it shrinks.

    • @samitechcookie9758
      @samitechcookie9758 Před 2 lety +2

      Do you mean that when you move towards your pain, then it shrinks?

    • @cerealis_5432
      @cerealis_5432 Před 2 lety +16

      @@samitechcookie9758 Accept it for what it is and allow it to pass.

    • @gerbenguiljam2656
      @gerbenguiljam2656 Před 2 lety +3

      Sounds like David Goggins💪

    • @gadgalleto5906
      @gadgalleto5906 Před 2 lety

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    • @Mikodemuz11
      @Mikodemuz11 Před 2 lety +5

      @Aaaa Gggg Wow. You must have some pretty big problems. xD I think your ego is a bit too big. Fortunately you came to the right video. Good luck finding your healing

  • @kevgh3869
    @kevgh3869 Před 4 lety +545

    Ego is only and simply: the need to be thought of as special by others. It is born out of fear. If you were the last person on the planet you would have no ego. Ask yourself why do you want to be special? It is simply the fear of not being loved.

    • @monger1558
      @monger1558 Před 2 lety +30

      savage truth right there

    • @koismiah30
      @koismiah30 Před 2 lety +7

      I don't think that is correct definition of ego

    • @ludigracic
      @ludigracic Před 2 lety +4

      true

    • @JRBullet
      @JRBullet Před 2 lety +2

      i agree with the first part because i have ego, but the its not the fear of not being loved because people who are worse than me loved by others . but i want to be special for myself i always want to be the best OR atleast one of the best because i don't believe there is any reason of why i can't they are human beings just like me

    • @VoiceOfAadya
      @VoiceOfAadya Před 2 lety +1

      Oof fear of not being loved is called insecurity, not ego pls

  • @Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA
    @Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA Před 4 lety +309

    The one who masters his own mind, masters the world. -Stoic Philosophy

  • @christineking2855
    @christineking2855 Před 2 lety +223

    Ego is truly the worst enemy. It keeps us from making friends and from bonding with families and relatives

    • @russellaustin4988
      @russellaustin4988 Před 2 lety

      An enemy is a better pick. You know where they stand. A friend or family member will stab you without any provocation.

    • @floppoboi5277
      @floppoboi5277 Před 7 měsíci

      It took me to the path that filled with unknown without knowing the risk we take
      Completely block out from realization of our flaw
      The only greatest way to prevent is question your though

    • @cricketvibes7224
      @cricketvibes7224 Před 6 měsíci

      Keep us away from **

    • @sravyavivek6268
      @sravyavivek6268 Před 5 měsíci

      Even when someone goes without ego , others hurt so badly that you develop your own ego ! That’s how the world is getting egofied !!

    • @geico15minutes
      @geico15minutes Před 3 měsíci

      It keeps us from keeping friends and maintaining those bonds with families and relatives

  • @tomharvey5466
    @tomharvey5466 Před 4 lety +600

    Be willing to admit a mistake and say you’re sorry. Do it often and quickly and it’s humbling to do so

    • @bowwing333
      @bowwing333 Před 4 lety +19

      Don't forget the step of asking for forgiveness and never asking with an excuse in hand and with the sole and full intent of never making the same mistake twice, ever. It puts you out there in the mercy of the person you wronged.

    • @Ray2311us
      @Ray2311us Před 4 lety +1

      As long as the other apologizes, otherwise it’s pointless and you should apologize and cut off your relationship with them. To ensure that it does not grow.

    • @julianjuli65
      @julianjuli65 Před 3 lety +1

      how you ride 👏🤗😍😊🍀🌹👍🌹

    • @DRAGNET-pn5vf
      @DRAGNET-pn5vf Před 3 lety +3

      I TRY AND USE PLEASE AND THANK YOU OFTEN. IT ALSO HELPS ME STAY HUMBLE.🙂👍

    • @parths.1903
      @parths.1903 Před 3 lety +5

      Exactly. I mean, saying sorry and aknowledging defeat doesn’t mean we are inferior. In contract it means that we are mature enough to recognise that the success of the organisation/goal is far far more important than our name.

  • @garyinmarz8938
    @garyinmarz8938 Před 4 lety +344

    As long as you are aware of ego, ego can't take over. Awareness is a constant practice, constant!.

    • @gianni.santi.
      @gianni.santi. Před 4 lety +1

      Yup

    • @garyinmarz8938
      @garyinmarz8938 Před 4 lety +1

      Yamato Kurokawa - 黒川山仁 Then you have realized and aware enough to see that you are in need of a master or someone in the medical profession,this is the first step.

    • @davetheman2615
      @davetheman2615 Před 3 lety

      Best Response Yet!

    • @UCmDBecUtbSafffpMEN3iscA
      @UCmDBecUtbSafffpMEN3iscA Před 3 lety

      This!

    • @spontaneousbootay
      @spontaneousbootay Před 3 lety +5

      Cant is your ego talking... it will happen. If youre aware you can catch it and keep it under control

  • @vestigex
    @vestigex Před 2 lety +164

    Throughout my life, I’ve always been known as the “smart kid” and with this title, comes the belief that I always have to be the smartest and always have to be the best, thats where my ego stems from, and ill try to eliminate it.

    • @Musical-Wolf-Melody
      @Musical-Wolf-Melody Před 2 lety +5

      Same.

    • @josiah3820
      @josiah3820 Před 2 lety +16

      I can relate.
      And because of it I always get defensive when I put in a place of stupid.

    • @Apaxetic
      @Apaxetic Před 2 lety +5

      Same, but I noticed I go out of my way to prove that I'm smart or the smartest in the room so that's why I'm here, I need a chill pill

    • @ZackWilliams_TheProducer
      @ZackWilliams_TheProducer Před 2 lety +6

      @@Apaxetic I've had to ditch friends in my life who like that, it's really obnoxious. Try to stop living in a competitive mind frame. If you are smart, then use your intelligence to achieve what you want to in life. There is rarely a situation in life that it's necessary to prove that you are smarter than somebody else. Actions speak much louder than words, and so does success.

    • @Apaxetic
      @Apaxetic Před 2 lety

      @@ZackWilliams_TheProducer I really am. I also ditched friends because of it and seeing them act like that made me self reflect. I had a lot of pressure put on me to exceed expectations as a kid so I grew up with a fear of failure and coming in second place. But I'm in a normal environment now and I realized I just want to fit in and make friends and not stress about being perfect because it really dampens the mood. And I whole heartedly agree with that last sentence. If I know I'm smart then I shouldn't go out of my way to prove it to people, it should be obvious already and if it isn't.. I'm probably not smart haha

  • @joellim7010
    @joellim7010 Před 2 lety +81

    One of the greatest quotes in this video is : Reflecting on someone or something bigger than yourself is necessary to quiet the ego and to avoid getting caught up in your personal story of greatness

    • @leelavathich4589
      @leelavathich4589 Před 2 lety

      👌Nice video
      #shrisha
      #shrishafoundation
      #shrishafoundationtelugu

    • @69RV
      @69RV Před 10 měsíci

      I know exactly how you feel, I too have always been referred to as the 'smart one' of the group and today I did something that made me look very stupid and my ego took a huge hit so now I feel I have to prove myself as the 'smart one' again

  • @theboxfitchannel4305
    @theboxfitchannel4305 Před 4 lety +46

    The death of your ego is the awakening of your third eye. When the third eye is awakened you will see things from a different perspective a more wise and understanding one, your sixth sense will start to develop and you will obtain powers. For example if a person comes into my thoughts whom I haven't see for a long while 100% every time this happens within maybe an hour or two boom that person will appear. You will start to sense danger or trouble every time. You can get a sense of a person even just by being near them. There is a good gauge to see how peoples egos are in check just by listening to them for a while, if they say me or I'm or are talking about themselves a lot then probably best to avoid these people. Also egotistical and narcissistic behaviors can run parallel with each other and probably best to avoid people with these disorders. There are many stage's for enlightenment and losing the ego is the first step to being a better you. If you have taken the time to reading this humble opinion then you too are searching for a better you and a much calming happier better life.
    AMOR VINCIT OMNIA

    • @theboxfitchannel4305
      @theboxfitchannel4305 Před 3 lety

      @The Goat sorry to hear that.

    • @lyroncrawford3184
      @lyroncrawford3184 Před 2 lety +2

      Yea I have experienced that before too like thinking of someone and then boom they were to appear in the next coming hrs. With that said I have also turned to the said of being egotistical and I don’t want it anymore lol

    • @maheshbh1
      @maheshbh1 Před rokem

      Ego is present here, too

  • @iwnunn7999
    @iwnunn7999 Před 4 lety +31

    Ego is your false self and yet we build lives around it, usually ending in heartbreak and disaster.

  • @arunteelock5656
    @arunteelock5656 Před 2 lety +35

    Ego is what stops you from admiring the details of the work.
    The ability to think that your own way is the only way is what will stifle you from progress.
    Always walk with an open mind despite how much experience you gain and you shall forever be keening your competitive edge.

    • @leelavathich4589
      @leelavathich4589 Před 2 lety

      👌Nice video 👍
      #shrisha
      #shrishafoundation
      #shrishafoundationtelugu

  • @TheWickedNation
    @TheWickedNation Před 2 lety +5

    My ego is getting the best of me in all aspects of life right now, i need more humility man

  • @tuanhpham2776
    @tuanhpham2776 Před 3 lety +30

    Three things to combat ego: equal, plus, minus
    1. Equal: peer study to push you study harder
    2. Plus : Mentor to push you higher, pave y the way
    3. Minus: Get a mentee and you will have responsible for them when you fail.

  • @ericwilliams626
    @ericwilliams626 Před 4 lety +21

    Ego is the frenemy that motivates each of us to do more. More than your lazy friends, thinking beyond the herd. However, feeding the ego is where things go wrong. The Ego needs to be managed like a child and be told when to stop talking. I was reminded about my own ego in the beginning of this video, however, i have realized that when things are getting warm in my endeavors, I need to improve on how I react to this as I've spent years at attempting results. The point is I"m aware of my ego based reactions. That's better than not. Just be aware, think back at how you react to things and learn to improve.

  • @dylon4906
    @dylon4906 Před 4 lety +46

    I would also like the mention the other side of ego. For instance when you fail, your ego can make it all your fault and cause you to believe that you’re more likely to fail in the future. When you succeed, your ego can deflect it and not give you the credit you deserve. It sounds like humility, but it’s really just a small ego. Your ego can be too big or too small, but either way it’s still bad.

  • @jeanalexandre1105
    @jeanalexandre1105 Před 4 lety +76

    To keep ego out of the way stay humble and hungry

    • @Ray2311us
      @Ray2311us Před 4 lety +3

      But not too hungry

    • @BearOnKeys
      @BearOnKeys Před 3 lety +7

      @@Ray2311us its ironic because I'm on a fast

  • @startinglifeat30
    @startinglifeat30 Před 2 lety +25

    Ego is not the enemy as our ego is always trying to protect us. It's jus that in our adulthood, its protection mechanisms are not necessarily the healthiest or best options for us. But it's not our enemy...learning to see through our egos and retraining our minds will yield far more results than thinking that our ego is the enemy.

  • @sacredflames07
    @sacredflames07 Před 4 lety +13

    Ego is only valid for as long as your protecting yourself from unwanted abuse otherwise if ego is used to attack and block good things it's a curse

  • @gillaybhutia6917
    @gillaybhutia6917 Před 4 lety +13

    It is the ego in us that created fear and made human do unwholesome activities. The more we move away from our ego the more bold and genuine we become.

  • @hanaanrosenthal
    @hanaanrosenthal Před 4 lety +59

    Ego isn't the enemy, in fact, it is a part of why you are alive. Your problem is believing that the ego is you (it is not.) Newsflash: The part of you that thinks that the ego is the enemy is also a part of that same ego, as the Ego is the only part of you that can make up 'enemies'. When you meditate, your ego eventually finds it's place as a useful tool rather than an out of control tyrant.
    The ego does not need to be silenced, it needs to be heard and not obeyed.

  • @alwaysgaming000
    @alwaysgaming000 Před 4 lety +112

    The one telling others to silence the ego has the greatest of them all.

    • @nicolom6490
      @nicolom6490 Před 4 lety +16

      Hahaha so true
      Self esteem is key or you'll give up

    • @noonaaa6489
      @noonaaa6489 Před 3 lety

      Yessss

    • @Zelchinho
      @Zelchinho Před 3 lety +1

      This quote is egotistic. Its a wannabe quote that is super wrong. Yes this is also egotistic but fk it i dont like u. Ego doesnt like ego. Fight me beach. My quotes are better. 🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍

    • @samitechcookie9758
      @samitechcookie9758 Před 2 lety +8

      However, the speaker of such a video just advices you how you can beat your ego.
      The bible says in Proverbs 11:25 (, I will modernize it) "Whoever gives others a lot, will be fed. And whoever gives others water, will receive water".
      Or the literal standard version: "A liberal soul is made fat, And whoever is watering, he also is watered."
      James 3:16 tells us about envy and conflicts:
      King James Bible: "For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work."
      1 Corinthians 10:24 talks about the care of others:
      "No one should seek their own good, but the good of others."
      The bible indeed is an interesting book, but has to be read with the help of the Holy Spirit, Jesus and interest to not be misunderstood.

  • @abdouramanediallo5068
    @abdouramanediallo5068 Před 6 lety +173

    Ego screwed me so many times.. I am screwing Mr Ego now !

    • @soaceba
      @soaceba Před 5 lety +5

      Abdouramane Diallo I'm imagining you and a waffle in a hotel room. Haha I'm not trolling I just read it like eggo

    • @chocobochick5390
      @chocobochick5390 Před 4 lety

      @@yomomomama3964 nope

    • @noyes9885
      @noyes9885 Před 4 lety

      GAAYYYYYYYY

    • @iwnunn7999
      @iwnunn7999 Před 4 lety

      Did u at least orgasm?

    • @shamimnassali6978
      @shamimnassali6978 Před 4 lety

      @@iwnunn7999 Hahaha 😂 😂 lol

  • @KarimDali370
    @KarimDali370 Před 4 lety +181

    "The greatest struggle is against the Ego" Muhammad PBUH.

    • @phrofile3613
      @phrofile3613 Před 4 lety +1

      Ignorant pleb

    • @djamelchaib8598
      @djamelchaib8598 Před 4 lety +7

      just take the knowledge ppl, stop with this nonsense and pitty fights, the truth is the truth no matter where it comes from, (btw before slandering anyone, look up their history very thoroughly without any self bias, otherwise you're just wronging yourselves)

    • @umarfaruk2138
      @umarfaruk2138 Před 3 lety +6

      @khapsha1000 please read about him (sallahu alaihi wasallam) first and dnt listen to what his enemies say about him

    • @peakjvs4967
      @peakjvs4967 Před 3 lety +7

      @khapsha1000 Educate yourself from academic books and not from ignorant people who have never completed primary school.

    • @carlranger8060
      @carlranger8060 Před 3 lety

      @@phrofile3613 I resemble that remark.

  • @youindeedsuck323
    @youindeedsuck323 Před 4 lety +8

    Hmmm, Howard Hughes suffered from pretty severe OCD, which was the reason he bought out a movie studio and sat there for months doing work naked. Contamination OCD and a pshciatric condition that made wearing clothes feel uncomfortable because they bring pain sensations to the skin. Often for people who are suffering form sever anxiety disorders or schizo tendencies. People didn't know it at the time so people just called him eccentric, but there was def more to Hughes downfall than just an ego.

  • @KikiAndJeffreyPearl
    @KikiAndJeffreyPearl Před 4 lety +5

    We are writing a book and working to help others. We are executing on our Devine mission. EGO has been built from early childhood. We just have to keep our EGOs in check. We are working to help others to remove some of these layers and get back to our core and original essence of pure love.

  • @dronesandnature
    @dronesandnature Před 4 lety +12

    Nice summary. Ego can keep us small, from not doing the thing that really fires up our soul. Fear of failure. Fear of being seen. Fear of becoming so real that the ego is silenced. Our ego doesn't like the soul winning.

  • @carlosvida517
    @carlosvida517 Před rokem +1

    Im a very very aware person, I am very self critical of myself, I observe my thoughts, I am constantly trying to do better for the surroundings outside of just myself, I never compare myself I always think of myself (my body and my thoughts) as a separate entity of my own awareness...BUT... even as I do that, even as I think I am the most self aware person that I know in person EGO shows up all the time... I think my ego is so smart that it makes me think that I am acting outside of my own ego ONLY so my smart ego feels better about itself, the ego is taking me for a trip making me believe Im acting outside of it... I feel sometimes prideful that I am acting without ego "Im better because Im not comparing myself to others" see what Im saying, Ego is actually tryint to make me believe its not there, but it is!

    • @I.AM.JUPITER
      @I.AM.JUPITER Před rokem

      Same dude. I have been practicing principles for 25 years. I have been self-aware for that long and it is just a battle - I’m telling you I really like to sleep because I have just Gotta get out of my mind

  • @rustycovey4607
    @rustycovey4607 Před 4 lety +3

    Once, upon a time, not too long ago, there was no ego. You were yet, but, a child, unaware of yourself and your actions. There was no connections with rewards, attention and recognition. You freely moved to do what ever the thought was that created intent. From this intent, you saw a vision, the end result of the intent. Your mind was silent through the entire task, and no matter how difficult or easy the task was, you had no clue, you simply had no connection with yourself, therefore, there was no connection with reality.
    So, what if, reality isn't real. Its just an illusion to pull your interest to a set of specific values. This is used for the sole purpose of training someone. When, you look at reality, you should be able to see that it is a creation that took place sometime in the past. Now, what did you also have as a child? An imagination, through curiosity and your imagination, you lived in a state by which reality always fascinated you. What did you do with reality? You altered it, you changed it, you broke it or you improved on it.
    However, this cool state, by the way allowed your brain to make DMT. Which is where fascination really gets sparked to new levels. Eventually, this period passed and what soon took hold of you would slowly develop your mind to feed on attention -from parents, relatives, friends, school classmates...etc. This would be the beginning to which would lead up to the creation of the "EGO" And all the while, you had no clue that this thing resided in you.
    So, why didn't you have an "EGO" in the beginning of your life? Well, you didn't have a mind, so, your mind wasn't present to do what? Wander off to other things. Like the cool feed back you go from other people. Now, what is attachment? It wasn't there during the period you didn't have a mind.
    Lets shorten this up. Tap out of having to need attention and recognition from anyone or anything. Let go of the need to attach to anyone or anything. Your "EGO" is going to fight this process. But, be mindful and push through, eventually, tiny pings of pleasant sensations will sound off in your body. The more you detach from reality, the bigger the pings will become, this will move you to realize something good is going on inside you, mentally and physically, eventually, you will be stepping back to the center of that foundation you were on in the beginning of your life.
    What is coming will blow your mind away. Imagine, not knowing you exist. Every wakeful second, something is pulling on your interest and your attention is at the center of it. When, a thought pops up or someone ask you to do something, its always a yes. How nice would it be to be able to always look forward to what you're going to do next. This is the life of "JOY" Joy and happiness has always been in you, but, your "EGO" has moved you around so much that you have become a sensation chaser.
    Lose the I, the me, the self recognition, the self-centeredness and you will find joy, happiness, being content with all of what you experience everyday.
    Workshops coming soon to a high school near you. I teach a whole new level of being human. While, others teaches you how to create yourself. One question, How easily are you fascinated by all that your senses discovers every second of the day?

  • @SUNTZE13
    @SUNTZE13 Před 4 lety +9

    Ego hava a partner call HATRED.
    When this 2 join forces,
    even god cant help you.
    but than, sometimes in life
    we needs this to protects us from big bully, If we can use this to balance the yin and yang, it is to our advantage, meaning, is only apply to ur enemy, but with great compassion and love to the people that help you during difficult times.
    1) Remember those how help you during difficult time.
    2)Always remember those who PUT YOU INTO THESE
    DIFFICULT TIMES.

  • @chulangaaverilhettiarachch3267

    To the person reading this: Even though I don’t know you, I wish you the best of what life has to offer ❤

    • @w3105
      @w3105 Před rokem +1

      I wish the same for everyone who sees this too ❤

  • @kevinyan6894
    @kevinyan6894 Před 4 lety +57

    ego is not the enemy. its like an animal. if tamed it can guide you

    • @SamuelSamuelSamuel1
      @SamuelSamuelSamuel1 Před 3 lety +10

      But also like an animal, if you stop feeding it, it grows hungry, and if you feed it a lot it gets more hungry more often, basically shrink your ego. 👍

  • @SamuelSamuelSamuel1
    @SamuelSamuelSamuel1 Před 3 lety +14

    I found out I have a massive Ego, working on shrinking it rn :)

    • @hisfavoritegirl8252
      @hisfavoritegirl8252 Před 3 lety +1

      Proud of you!

    • @parths.1903
      @parths.1903 Před 3 lety

      Yup, eh ... but sometimes it helps to have an ego. Like, it’s my ego when i go to the gym tell myself that one day I am goona do bench press with 12KG. Sometimes Ego motivates. Just saying . . . .

    • @Zelchinho
      @Zelchinho Před 3 lety

      @@parths.1903 thats a rly bad example.

    • @Robin-qu5jm
      @Robin-qu5jm Před 2 měsíci

      @@parths.1903 that is not ego..that is your wish man. Ego is when it kicks in and you start with 12kg instead of 1 kg dumbell

  • @satturnine7320
    @satturnine7320 Před 2 lety +5

    Through meditation and listening to my own thoughts I’ve experienced this pattern of thinking
    I’m either fantasizing about learning or teaching or being challenged
    And when I don’t have an outlet for that into the world, then the negativity ensues
    I often thought of hell being the refuse pit of bad ideas

  • @kittywampusdrums4963
    @kittywampusdrums4963 Před 4 lety +5

    *Enemy or just our approach is wrong towards everything? What was said about "unchecked" ego is the key. Drukama is teaching these realizations if anyone's interested give it a look. Be well everyone.*

  • @Journeymanlive
    @Journeymanlive Před 4 lety +15

    I've conceptualize ego recently in a way I relate a to a lot now. Life without ego, and life/nature in general IS a frequency, a wave. Moving electrons, light traveling, earth rotating, waves, tides etc. Ups and downs, embrace them (even the downs, let them reach they're lowest till it rises again) smile at the lows, push up the highs. Ego is absence a movement, it's fighting the movement, it want still, cold, mental, static block: death. Why ? I reckon it's a way to feel secure, still, mental blocking and failing is easy to accomplish, it can feel like home, peace. it's a way for the brain to embrace the fear of death and nothingness, when life's movement is too overwhelming and scary because it's above all and infinite and bound to change again and gain. Ego is a little death you accept right now, mentally, then in your life, to feel still. Instead of present life which is beautifully but sometimes hurtfully always moving, changing infinitely. Ego could simply be our finite boundary of intelligence. life if above all that.

    • @laubowiebass
      @laubowiebass Před 4 lety

      Journeyman Music this is very good . Thanks for sharing your view .

  • @ahmedmusawir
    @ahmedmusawir Před 4 lety +14

    I need to watch this EVERY DAY ... honestly, I'm a victim of this ... just to get to an understanding of this truth it took me almost 40 years ... it's still haunting me ... Thanx for the Great content.

    • @niaria985
      @niaria985 Před 2 lety

      you are bigger than your ego💪

  • @l.awaller1852
    @l.awaller1852 Před rokem +1

    I killed my ego and honestly I now regret it. If you do the same, the thing you'll learn is while you no longer recognize that part of yourself that wants to be vain, wants to take, wants to shine etc. When you finally get yourself there, everyone else will still be doing those things. It's just human nature to put it plainly. And if you think that you can change human nature by being more humble more conscious of others etc and people will respond as such, they don't.

  • @risingjo9175
    @risingjo9175 Před 3 lety +3

    thank you for this presentation

  • @khalidsafir
    @khalidsafir Před 6 lety +77

    Thank you for making the world a bit better by sharing that wisdom in easily digestible way.

    • @ProductivityGame
      @ProductivityGame  Před 6 lety +8

      Glad I can contribute Khalid :) Thank you for the kind comment

  • @Ridefmi
    @Ridefmi Před 4 lety +1

    Ego is not bad; not totally bad. It is necessary that you recognize and accept it.
    Do not try to beat the river into submission. Rather surrender to its current and use its power as your own.

  • @truman5838
    @truman5838 Před 4 lety +5

    The definition of Ego is self esteem and belief in one's self.

  • @bbrraanniissllaavv
    @bbrraanniissllaavv Před 2 lety +15

    Let's not make the mistake of confusing ego with pride, your ego keeps your head on the swivel and that makes you highly functional individual in society, whereas pride, just like any other sin can make your life a living hell

    • @leelavathich4589
      @leelavathich4589 Před 2 lety +1

      Nice video 👍
      #shrisha
      #shrishafoundation
      #shrishafoundationtelugu

  • @andrereloaded1425
    @andrereloaded1425 Před 2 lety +1

    Ego can also be hardened during times of adversity if you don't process or accept what happened - instead you keep adding narratives which feed the ego. The more you hold on to past wrongs or even remain angry at your own past reactions - then that just strengthens the ego in it's fear/defensive guise.

  • @mindremapping-themindsmirr3679

    The Ego is not the enemy. It's the relationship between the mind ego and consciousness which needs to be balanced. The ego is essential, without it the are no storylines to life

    • @jamiekhokhar8705
      @jamiekhokhar8705 Před 3 lety

      He was not talking about in Freudian sense.

    • @mindremapping-themindsmirr3679
      @mindremapping-themindsmirr3679 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jamiekhokhar8705 The first statement, and the title of his book is Ego is the enemy.

    • @jamiekhokhar8705
      @jamiekhokhar8705 Před 3 lety

      @@mindremapping-themindsmirr3679 if you read the book itself then only then you'll realise what exactly ego is and I recommed you to atleast give it a try. Also author explains this very clearly in the prologue that the ego he is talking about is not the one from Freud's school of Psychoanalyis, instead it's emphasis is on entitlement and how it has ruined people's lives and relationships and how you can tame that beast!

    • @mindremapping-themindsmirr3679
      @mindremapping-themindsmirr3679 Před 3 lety

      @@jamiekhokhar8705 I will look at book on your reccomdation, but the title for me, is misleading.
      Regardless of Freud or any definition of an ego, it still remains whatever that inner beast is, it is manufacturered by the mind

  • @gregorbaum5
    @gregorbaum5 Před 4 lety +2

    You need ego to be confident without ego and confident you don’t risk and always believe you can’t do it you need to have a balance for a healthy behavior

  • @mostafasherif9209
    @mostafasherif9209 Před rokem

    its amazing when you needed to learn something and you go searching for it, only to find out you already knew it ..

  • @yellow_daffodil5689
    @yellow_daffodil5689 Před 4 lety +5

    "Resentment is weak and lowers your self-esteem" - Barbara Sher.

  • @davehill5539
    @davehill5539 Před 4 lety +5

    The movie “revolver” is a great study of ego.

  • @OG-O226
    @OG-O226 Před 4 lety +2

    Man is the ultimate machine, perfectly created or perfected by evaluation whichever you believe.

  • @Madsamurai1707
    @Madsamurai1707 Před 3 lety +1

    No ones 100% perfect how hard we try ego comes naturally..

  • @kristinekoirala4203
    @kristinekoirala4203 Před rokem

    Remedy: Follow plus, minus, equal
    1. Plus- surround yourself with someone greater and better than you
    2. Equal- surround yourself with your someone of your level
    3. Minus- surround yourself with someone whom you can teach, or write blogs
    Thank you for your contribution to good 🙏🙏🙏

  • @Prairiegirloutpost
    @Prairiegirloutpost Před 8 lety +23

    Great synopsis Nathan. You are a great time saver and information provider at the same time

  • @ipassingthrough
    @ipassingthrough Před měsícem

    This is how you develop your ego into a mechanism that'll work against you... which is ironically it trying to protect you, even if it means keeping you in a human sized safe or turning you into a monster just to perserve image. Stay aware of your ego and learn to catch yourself often... you'll learn that the ego's can become a good partner that can keep you safe. Awareness is the key to navigating this and life in general; your body develops into what you manifest. A weak but a giant ego is mistaken as the enemy, rather than understand that you developed it that way. Broaden your horizon and you'll see that the human body is the stuff of biblical miracles

  • @anshisingh1915
    @anshisingh1915 Před 2 lety +2

    I don't understand the difference between self respect and ego ! Sometimes when I think I am standing for my self respect, they call it ego so I m perplexed what is ego and what is self respect !

    • @beavischrist5
      @beavischrist5 Před 2 lety

      checkout sadhguru on ego, he has very clear points.

  • @maichang773
    @maichang773 Před 3 lety +8

    Yes! I feel like i have that ego enemy to lol. And i hated so much when i feel that, and i just feel like im just an ego demonic, im fighting it and also accepting it as the monent or time im experiencing my ego enemy demonic ego i sense inside of me n you can say. Damn!

    • @cerealis_5432
      @cerealis_5432 Před 2 lety

      Has your situation improved? If so, do you have any advice?

  • @takchengsze4719
    @takchengsze4719 Před 4 lety +39

    Ego is the enemy of true happiness and it is expensive. Ego makes us buy all the luxury. If we could defeat ego we will not need to work hard to impress strangers.

    • @marcelopepinho
      @marcelopepinho Před 4 lety

      You are damn right

    • @lynninfinite
      @lynninfinite Před 4 lety +1

      That’s what I’m working on right now. To be less vain and less materialistic. It’s not impossible, it’s just uncomfortable to let go of certain attachment to physical items, especially items I don’t have. It’s not even that I want to impress people, it’s that some things are so cute and beautiful, but I know that at the end of the day, they won’t bring me long term happiness.

    • @whackwhack6554
      @whackwhack6554 Před rokem

      @@lynninfinite its so hard cuz ppl out there be hurting ur ego by saying that u r not enjoying life u growing old (losing time) etc etc

  • @dbxniker7484
    @dbxniker7484 Před rokem

    remember that no one is really bad or really good you just simply are

  • @PalauCreationsbyQCP
    @PalauCreationsbyQCP Před 7 lety +8

    I recently subscribed and am going on a binge and liking every single video I've watched. I need to come back to these videos, especially like this "EGO" one every so often to be reminded of the need to keep balanced while also seeking "mastery".

  • @LiGhTSPiRit888
    @LiGhTSPiRit888 Před 3 lety +8

    The title in itself "EGO IS THE ENEMY" has in it Egoic energy, which means Ego is in control of that moment.

  • @dolfdervish8495
    @dolfdervish8495 Před 5 lety +5

    By far, my favorite of your summaries.
    Thank You.

  • @Emunuts
    @Emunuts Před 4 lety +158

    There is healthy & unhealthy ego.
    Don't be fooled.

    • @oscarmoreno2585
      @oscarmoreno2585 Před 4 lety +5

      What's the healthy one?

    • @lukasi.v4269
      @lukasi.v4269 Před 4 lety +2

      @@oscarmoreno2585 I believe it to be the one that would be confused as "selfishness".

    • @noyes9885
      @noyes9885 Před 4 lety +10

      I would say healthy ego is acknowledging the ego cannot be currently destroyed so to be in flow with it. But ego can help success e.g. drake, kanye.. so it’s confusing.. but i think healthy ego is like a type confidence, but as we all know confidence > ego
      Perhaps humble confidence?

    • @Ray2311us
      @Ray2311us Před 4 lety +1

      Exactly

    • @Ray2311us
      @Ray2311us Před 4 lety +1

      Osxkarallmyfriendsaredead Delusional positivity, and a peace of mind.

  • @meringlennon4437
    @meringlennon4437 Před 5 lety +5

    Every word of that was in the FIRST HOUR of the 33-hour audio book.

  • @kamariagoggins3696
    @kamariagoggins3696 Před 6 lety +1

    Another great summary. You do a great job of pulling the critical insights and sharing them. Thank you

  • @thefilmpoets
    @thefilmpoets Před 3 lety +61

    The Bible has taught this all along. It’s all rooted in pride.
    Eve questions if God really didn’t want her to eat of the fruit. Cane burns with jealousy and murders his brother. The Jews murmur and complain that they aren’t provided with more than God has given them. Jesus warns about lust for money, status, and the pride of life.
    I read this book and feel like it’s a one-eyed observation of the human condition that doesn’t see the full picture.
    The truest form of destroying the ego (sin) is admitting that you can do nothing but accept the free love and forgiveness of God through Jesus. And living the rest of your days serving others.
    As Paul says “He must increase, but I must decrease.”

    • @danyalparacha1761
      @danyalparacha1761 Před 3 lety +3

      That's not just the Bible all Abrahmic holy scriptures teach the same thing it's just we people who have forgotten what religion is

    • @mrpicky1868
      @mrpicky1868 Před 3 lety +3

      not the same at all)))

    • @ulanb5481
      @ulanb5481 Před 3 lety

      It’s not just pride. It’s also desire and illusion.

    • @Benjumanjo
      @Benjumanjo Před 3 lety

      If you actually read Ego is the Enemy, thats one of the chapters.

    • @tomasztomasz9652
      @tomasztomasz9652 Před 3 lety

      Just try Ayuahuasca and experience ego death. Pure experience

  • @TheWrenad
    @TheWrenad Před 8 lety +8

    Thanks man. Great video, time to get writing!

  • @supuchick
    @supuchick Před 2 lety +6

    Wow thank you so much! I'm so glad I happened upon your channel today, this is such value that I wish I'd come across it a long time ago when I started my self-development journey more proactively. Yet today is as good a time as any to follow you and draw from your vast archive. Please keep doing what you are doing!! God bless you! :)

  • @lizziebaltazar-chua1477
    @lizziebaltazar-chua1477 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you for your great work. I have shared and encouraged friends to check you out! Thanks again!

  • @paulsawczyc5019
    @paulsawczyc5019 Před 2 lety +2

    Ego and arrogance can be felt when standing next to people like doctors, cops, judges, etc.

  • @Ryan-jx4vh
    @Ryan-jx4vh Před 6 lety +2

    I just subscribed. I love these summaries.

  • @graciaissa685
    @graciaissa685 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done again!! Thank you🙏

  • @moodysaleh1721
    @moodysaleh1721 Před 6 lety +5

    Thank you very much for such a review, it's really helpful

  • @charly40fication
    @charly40fication Před 7 lety +9

    AWESOME! Thanks so much :) Great Channel, keep it up!

  • @drew4746
    @drew4746 Před 7 lety +6

    Great summary of the book!

  • @ryanayler7924
    @ryanayler7924 Před 4 lety +1

    This video is fantastic! Thanks for your content!!

  • @boonjeerachiravate6748
    @boonjeerachiravate6748 Před 3 lety +4

    I love the way you summarized his thoughts. It is really helpful and I can now see what Ryan meant by Ego is the Enemy.

  • @mohdshahnawaz3864
    @mohdshahnawaz3864 Před 2 lety +5

    Absolutely loved this video. Thank you so much for this valuable information mate. Lots of love from an Australian property 🇦🇺❤😀

  • @johnjordan3552
    @johnjordan3552 Před 4 lety +2

    That was an incredibly inspiring video and book summery

  • @larryfuentes9404
    @larryfuentes9404 Před 19 dny

    thank you for this video and explaining it to us!

  • @carlasoledad559
    @carlasoledad559 Před 4 lety +1

    Easier said than done but awareness is a step in the right direction.

  • @AlexmSmash
    @AlexmSmash Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing video!! Helped a lot thanks

  • @karthikr7894
    @karthikr7894 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you very much for making this video...Wonderful summary..

  • @singularmusing970
    @singularmusing970 Před 2 lety +1

    This video put words to my illustrations. Thank you for the substance.

  • @levinsylverstone6347
    @levinsylverstone6347 Před 2 lety

    There is no Separation between you and your ego!!! When you deeply realize that the ego is just an abstract that you put together from childhood from the enteral world, the ego loses it's control streak! Then you are free being, finally tasting the Unconditional Love that has always been surrounding you. Then you never look for someone to love you. All there is, is Unconditional Love and Freedom.

  • @matamabhi
    @matamabhi Před 5 lety +7

    Wow sir what a great review,
    Thank you sir, God bless you

  • @amyp6613
    @amyp6613 Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you! I am having a hard time getting my ego in check and this was a great video🙏

  • @varunemani
    @varunemani Před 4 lety +1

    The effort put into making this video, the best there is on the subject is truly commentable 👍

  • @jimmycole8636
    @jimmycole8636 Před 3 lety +1

    Ego, everywhere in our society, despite being seen as problem haven't been solved yet because it's embedded in our biology.
    Survival of the fittest requires ego.
    I believe it can feel like dying when losing the ego.

  • @kristenrose6833
    @kristenrose6833 Před 4 lety +6

    Wow! I love this channel and recommend to everyone one I know that is looking to grow.
    Thank you so much.

    • @alterego157
      @alterego157 Před 3 lety

      Thank you. I like my channel too.

  • @lorenlapinaofficial
    @lorenlapinaofficial Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Ryan. I learned a lot from this book of yours. Stillness is the key is still a great book. God bless you

  • @christerfaakuse
    @christerfaakuse Před 8 lety +6

    awesome video.
    keep up the good work

  • @anirbanc88
    @anirbanc88 Před rokem

    this is an extra ordinary video, thank you!

  • @YashSharma-pj4qh
    @YashSharma-pj4qh Před 4 lety +1

    loved it,thanks !!!

  • @user-ep4tt1th5b
    @user-ep4tt1th5b Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for this condensed wisdom

  • @mpja
    @mpja Před 4 lety +1

    Great video. Direct and informative.

  • @shahriarmunir4026
    @shahriarmunir4026 Před 5 lety +6

    Thnx a lot, nice interesting video as always. Keep up the good work :)

  • @houdafadili2290
    @houdafadili2290 Před 4 lety +1

    Great summary thank you for saving me so much time 🙏🏼💚

  • @shars.555
    @shars.555 Před 2 lety

    Thank you, good soul!

  • @ianthesiow3013
    @ianthesiow3013 Před 5 lety +1

    TQ... Great video. Appreciate.
    You also provided the solution. Fantastic...

  • @sarunchhetri5632
    @sarunchhetri5632 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for this useful summary video...