Ego blinds us to our faults from "summary" of Ego is the Enemy by Holiday Ryan Holiday
Ego, that insidious force that lurks within each of us, has a way of clouding our judgment and distorting our perception of reality. It whispers sweet nothings in our ears, fueling our sense of self-importance and inflating our egos to dangerous levels. As we become more enamored with our own greatness, we start to believe that we are infallible, that we can do no wrong. This false sense of invincibility blinds us to our faults, preventing us from seeing our weaknesses and shortcomings. Instead of acknowledging our mistakes and learning from them, we deflect blame onto others or come up with elaborate excuses to justify our actions. We become trapped in a vicious cycle of denial and self-deception, unable to break free from the shackles of our own ego. In our quest for success and recognition, we often lose sight of what t...
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