Book description
The instant Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller "While the history books are filled with tales of obsessive visionary geniuses who remade the world in their image with sheer, almost irrational force, I've found that history is also made by individuals who fought their egos at every turn, who eschewed the spotlight, and who put their higher goals above their desire for recognition." --from the prologue Many of us insist the main impediment to a full, successful life is the outside world. In fact, the most common enemy lies within: our ego. Early in our careers, it impedes learning and the cultivation of talent. With success, it can blind us to our faults and sow future problems. In failure, it magnifies each blow and makes recovery more difficult. At every stage, ego holds us back. Ego Is the Enemy draws on a vast array of stories and examples, from literature to philosophy to history. We meet fascinating figures such as George Marshall, Jackie Robinson, Katharine Graham, Bill Belichick, and Eleanor Roosevelt, who all reached the highest levels of power and success by conquering their own egos. Their strategies and tactics can be ours as well. In an era that glorifies social media, reality TV, and other forms of shameless self-promotion, the battle against ego must be fought on many fronts. Armed with the lessons in this book, as Holiday writes, "you will be less invested in the story you tell about your own specialness, and as a result, you will be liberated to accomplish the world-changing work you've set out to achieve."
Infinite Hole
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Juno Cream
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MeeP
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. I've been able to tackle my reading list like never before, thanks to this app. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and powerful features have rekindled my love for audiobooks. The audio filters and precise controls are fantastic! ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly.
MythMaker
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Amphibi-Dangerous
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Crash Enforcer
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Delicious Cupid
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Black Walnut
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Shady Prairie
This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way. This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic.
RightN0w2
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DARK HQ
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Toy Peep
Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. The app's performance is exceptional, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted audiobook experience. It's clear that it's designed with audiobook enthusiasts in mind. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Sassy Muffin
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way – through audiobooks! ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized. Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature!
Kinged
I'm hooked on this app's curated content – it's like having a personal librarian. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Lord Theus
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. 🔥 Spicing up my routine with this app – it's like having a personal storyteller on hand at all times! ✨📖
Rink Ruler
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Murder Cherry
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Knight Light
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Lady Q
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Backstreet
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience