Keep your ego in check from "summary" of Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink
Maintaining control over your ego is critical. When your ego is in check, you are able to see things clearly. You are not clouded by pride or arrogance. You are open to feedback and willing to learn. This mindset allows you to improve and grow. Ego can be a dangerous thing. It can blind you to your weaknesses. It can prevent you from acknowledging your mistakes. It can lead you down a path of self-destruction. When your ego is unchecked, you become stagnant. You stop progressing. You stop evolving. To keep your ego in check, you must be humble. You must be willing to admit when you are wrong. You must be open to different perspectives. You must be able to accept criticism without taking it personally. This is not easy. It requires self-awareness and self-discipline. One way to keep your ego in check is to focus on the task at hand. When you are fully engaged in what you are doing, there is no room for ego. You are in the zone, completely absorbed in the present moment. This allows you to perform at your best, free from distractions and insecurities. Another way to keep your ego in check is to surround yourself with people who will hold you accountable. These individuals will not let you get away with making excuses or cutting corners. They will challenge you to be better. They will push you to grow. In the end, keeping your ego in check is about staying true to yourself. It is about being honest and authentic. It is about constantly striving to improve and evolve. When you can do this, you will achieve true freedom – freedom from ego, freedom from limitations, freedom to be your best self.
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