// Book comparison
Ego Is the Enemy vs How to Win Friends and Influence People
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Ego Is the Enemy
by Ryan Holiday
★ 4.9/5
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| Ego Is the Enemy | How to Win Friends and Influence People | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 256 | 288 |
| Reading time | ~6.4 h | ~7.2 h |
| Published | 2016 | 1936 |
| Author | Ryan Holiday | Dale Carnegie |
| Category | Efektivitas Pribadi | Kepemimpinan |
| Publisher | Portfolio | Simon & Schuster |
Choose Ego Is the Enemy if…
- → You're interested in efektivitas pribadi.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You prefer a shorter read (~6.4 hours).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2016).
Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…
- → You're interested in kepemimpinan.
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.
Key takeaways — How to Win Friends and Influence People
- ✓ Laksanakan Apresiasi Radikal dengan mengenali dan mengakui kekuatan tulus anggota tim Anda, yang merupakan cara paling efektif untuk menginspirasi kinerja tinggi dan loyalitas.
- ✓ Kuasi Empati Perspektif dengan selalu berusaha memahami motif dan kebutuhan pemangku kepentingan sebelum mencoba membujuk mereka pada sudut pandang strategis Anda.
- ✓ Hindari Kritik Langsung dan gunakan metode tidak langsung untuk menunjukkan kesalahan, sehingga menjaga martabat orang lain dan memelihara lingkungan kerja yang kolaboratif.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with Ego Is the Enemy. If you specifically need kepemimpinan, How to Win Friends and Influence People is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is Ego Is the Enemy or How to Win Friends and Influence People better? +
Ego Is the Enemy has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. Ego Is the Enemy focuses on efektivitas pribadi, while How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on kepemimpinan. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, Ego Is the Enemy or How to Win Friends and Influence People? +
Ego Is the Enemy is shorter (256 pages, ~6.4 hours) compared to How to Win Friends and Influence People (288 pages, ~7.2 hours).
Should I read Ego Is the Enemy or How to Win Friends and Influence People first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with Ego Is the Enemy. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.