// Book comparison
Decisive vs Ego Is the Enemy
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan Heath and Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.
Decisive
by Chip Heath, Dan Heath
★ 4.9/5
Ego Is the Enemy
by Ryan Holiday
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| Decisive | Ego Is the Enemy | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 336 | 256 |
| Reading time | ~8.4 h | ~6.4 h |
| Published | 2013 | 2016 |
| Author | Chip Heath, Dan Heath | Ryan Holiday |
| Category | Psikologi Bisnis | Efektivitas Pribadi |
| Publisher | — | Portfolio |
Choose Decisive if…
- → You're interested in psikologi bisnis.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
Choose Ego Is the Enemy if…
- → You're interested in efektivitas pribadi.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~6.4 hours).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2016).
Key takeaways — Decisive
- ✓ Selalu cari alternatif lain: jika Anda dihadapkan pada pilihan 'ya atau tidak', berarti ada peluang lain yang terabaikan.
- ✓ Gunakan teknik Pre-mortem: bayangkan bahwa proyek gagal setelah satu tahun, dan analisis penyebabnya untuk mengungkap risiko tersembunyi.
- ✓ Jauhkan diri dari emosi sesaat dengan menerapkan aturan 10-10-10: pertimbangkan bagaimana Anda akan memandang keputusan tersebut dalam 10 menit, 10 bulan, dan 10 tahun.
Key takeaways — Ego Is the Enemy
- ✓ Pertahankan Mindset Murid Sepanjang Hayat dengan secara sengaja mencari mentor dan rekan yang menantang asumsi strategis Anda, sehingga menghindari 'stagnasi keberhasilan'.
- ✓ Prioritaskan Tindakan daripada Bicara, menyadari bahwa narasi publik tentang pencapaian Anda seringkali mengalihkan perhatian dari pekerjaan mendalam yang diperlukan untuk mempertahankan keunggulan kompetitif organisasi Anda.
- ✓ Gunakan kerangka Plus, Minus, dan Equal untuk memastikan perkembangan profesional Anda seimbang, memungkinkan Anda untuk belajar, mengajar, dan bersaing dengan kerendahan hati dan kejelasan.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with Decisive. If you specifically need efektivitas pribadi, Ego Is the Enemy is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is Decisive or Ego Is the Enemy better? +
Decisive has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. Decisive focuses on psikologi bisnis, while Ego Is the Enemy focuses on efektivitas pribadi. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, Decisive or Ego Is the Enemy? +
Ego Is the Enemy is shorter (256 pages, ~6.4 hours) compared to Decisive (336 pages, ~8.4 hours).
Should I read Decisive or Ego Is the Enemy first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with Decisive. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.