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Ego Is the Enemy puts forth the argument that often our biggest problems are not caused by external factors such as other people or circumstances. Instead, our problems stem from our own attitude, selfishness and self-absorption.
Is ego the biggest enemy?
“Ego is our biggest enemy. “Early in our careers, it can prevent us from learning and developing our talents. When we taste success, ego can blind us to our own faults, alienate us from others and lead to our downfall. In failure, ego is devastating and makes recovery all the more difficult.
Why ego is the enemy?
One of the biggest reasons why ego is your enemy is that it keeps you out of touch with reality. Your ego is what prevents you from hearing critical but necessary feedback from others. Ego makes you over-estimate your own abilities and worth, and under-estimate the effort and skill required to achieve your goals.
How does ego affect us?
There is nothing wrong with having an ego - there is nothing wrong with feeling important - but the ego needs to be regulated. The problems arise when it affects your decision making, your mood, or it turns you into a victim, an underdog, or it makes you feel superior to others in order to justify your behaviour.
What is the power of ego?
If someone on Ego's sentient surface looks like a threat, Ego can form tentacles and “antibody” minions to fight back. It can also reshape itself to assume the appearance of other worlds. Ego can also manipulate the weather, generate tremors, and create non-sentient plant and animal life.
