519: Ryan Holiday | Ego Is the Enemy

Why do disagreements spiral into conflict — even when both people think they’re being reasonable? AJ and Johnny sit down with psychologist Julia to break down the biggest mistake we make in conflict: assuming we understand the other person. From “naive realism” to the limits of p ...  Show more

“We should hang out sometime” sounds like interest — but usually leads nowhere. AJ and Johnny break down why adult friendships stall in ambiguity, and how most people mistake vague warmth for real momentum. A great conversation isn’t enough — connection only grows when someone ad ...  Show more

Ego is often cast as the enemy of our personal growth, something to vanquish or release. But letting go of ego is far easier said than done. On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay outlines three strategies to build a healthier relationship with ego by reim ...

Growing up I was riddled with social anxiety and never confident or sure of myself. But, unknowingly I had a huge ego. Maybe I still do, and answering that question honestly for yourself is very telling of how big or small your ego might be… We often think having a big ego means ...  Show more

In this week's episode we discuss the psychology of your ego and what its trying to tell us! Ego can feel nasty and entitled but it comes from a place of deep insecurity that we need to unpack before we can truly understand ourselves. We look at the 6 signs your ego is in cont ...

Welcome back to The Mindset Mentor Podcast where today I’m going to uncover whether or not it’s possible to actually use our ego’s for good?

We always here that having too big of an ego can be destructive to ourselves and others, but here’s what I think…

I think ...