The Psychology Podcast

48: The Ego is the Enemy

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Jun 21, 2016
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ADVICE

Prioritize Doing Over Getting Credit

  • Fight your own ego by focusing on the work instead of praise or recognition.
  • Let results and long-term thinking shape actions, not immediate applause.
ANECDOTE

Lessons From Managing Powerful Egos

  • Ryan describes being exhausted by managing egos while working for high-profile leaders.
  • He learned how destructive unchecked ego can be for teams and decisions.
INSIGHT

Control What Defines Your Success

  • Tie your well-being to things you control, like effort and craft, not external validation.
  • Ambition that depends on others' approval becomes a fragile and anxious goal.
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