You don’t need to be an egotistical asshole to be successful. History is filled with powerful people whose pride ultimately destroyed them, from Caligula and Nero to Xerxes and Mussolini.The Stoics believed the antidote to ego was humility, self-awareness, reflection, and honest introspection. In this episode, Ryan explores the dangers of ego and the timeless practices that can help you keep it in check, stay grounded, and remain a good person as you become more successful.Featured Guests: Fighter Pilot Michelle Curran | Full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTubeHelen Lewis - author of The Genius Myth | Full episode on Spotify, Apple PodcastsLamb of God lead singer Randy Blythe | Full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Comedian Chad Goes Deep | Full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTubeSeth Wickersham - Senior Writer at ESPN | Full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube🎥 VIDEO EPISODE | Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhibdimmh7s🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/✉️ FREE STOIC WISDOM | Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail
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