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."
Gothic Gucci
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Dandelion
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Silver Rose
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life – it's a unique experience. I'm amazed at how effortlessly this app has made reading a constant in my life.
Round Kick Boomer
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Voodoo Queen
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Twix Esses
ListenBook's interface is so intuitive. I was up and running in no time. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Super Flick
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasn’t blown away. The narrator’s performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
Shadow Chaser
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NexusNomad
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Lady In Red
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place! Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend! This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Fire Bite
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Miss Twilight
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Round Kick Boomer
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MysticMingle
I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch.
MysticMingle
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. The narrators on this app are truly talented – they bring characters to life. I can't imagine my daily rituals without this app – it's a constant source of joy. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. 📱 Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go – this app is like a portable library in my pocket. 📚👜
Lady Katniss
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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