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."
Rando Tank
ListenBook's audio filters are a fantastic addition, enhancing the sound quality of my audio files. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Nacho
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available – there's something for everyone. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient.
Are Ess Tee
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Cool Whip
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Crossing Guard
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Slow Trot
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ByteBard
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K-Tin Man
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Speedwell
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ThickSKN
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RetroMirage
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ThreadTraveler
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Trash
The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life – it's a unique experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and efficient. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out.
Lounge Master
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Darkside Orbit
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Duchess
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Killer Grenade
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Joker's Grin
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Ella of Light
Listening to audiobooks on this app has become my favorite way to relax. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is a true winner.
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