In this episode of The Art of Authenticity, Laura Coe talks with Ryan Holiday, author and media strategist.
About Ryan Holiday
At his core, Ryan Holiday is a writer and a media strategist. He dropped out of college to apprentice with Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power. He then ran marketing for American Apparel and went on to write several books, including Ego Is the Enemy.
Ego and authenticity
The conversation covers Ryan’s definition of ego, ego versus confidence, how focusing on the task at hand can dissolve ego, how humility fits in, and what an authentic life means to him.
Show Notes
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The background of Ego is the Enemy [1:10]
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His specific definition of ego [05:58]
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Ego vs. confidence [07:15]
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How to manage your thoughts [10:30]
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Why focusing on the task at hand can dissolve ego [13:40]
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Where the line is between taking on too much and doing too little [18:10]
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How to figure out what you want [22:05]
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The world is at best indifferent to you [29:10]
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How humility fits into the picture [31:45]
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What an authentic life means to Ryan [37:32]
More About Ryan Holiday
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His book, Ego is the Enemy
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ego and confidence?
Ryan Holiday addresses ego vs. confidence in this episode (around 07:15).
How can you dissolve ego?
One idea from the episode: focusing on the task at hand.