// Book comparison
Ego Is the Enemy vs The Body Keeps the Score
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday and The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk.
Ego Is the Enemy
by Ryan Holiday
★ 4.9/5
The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| Ego Is the Enemy | The Body Keeps the Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 256 | 464 |
| Reading time | ~6.4 h | ~11.6 h |
| Published | 2016 | 2014 |
| Author | Ryan Holiday | Bessel van der Kolk |
| Category | Personal Effectiveness | Personal Effectiveness |
| Publisher | Portfolio | Viking |
Choose Ego Is the Enemy if…
- → You're interested in personal effectiveness.
- → 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 The Body Keeps the Score if…
- → You're interested in personal effectiveness.
Key takeaways — Ego Is the Enemy
- ✓ Panatilihin ang isang Lifelong Student Mindset sa pamamagitan ng sadyang paghahanap ng mga mentor at kapanalig na hamunin ang iyong mga estratehikong palagay, upang maiwasan ang 'pagkakapirmi sa tagumpay'.
- ✓ Bigyang-priyoridad ang Gawa kaysa Salita, na nauunawaan na ang pampublikong naratibo ng iyong mga tagumpay ay madalas na nakakaabala sa malalim na gawaing kailangan upang mapanatili ang kompetitibong edge ng iyong organisasyon.
- ✓ Gamitin ang Plus, Minus, Equal na balangkas upang masiguro na ang iyong propesyonal na pag-unlad ay balanse, na nagbibigay-daan sa iyong matuto, magturo, at makipagkumpetensya nang may kababaang-loob at kalinawan.
Key takeaways — The Body Keeps the Score
- ✓ Kilalanin ang Physiological Basis of Behavior, na nagpapakita na ang mga reaksyon ng iyong koponan sa stress ay madalas na resulta ng malalim na nakabaong mga biological na pattern sa halip na puro propesyonal na lohika.
- ✓ Bigyang-diin ang Psychological and Somatic Safety sa inyong organisasyon, dahil hindi makakagawa ang utak ng tao ng mataas na antas ng estratehikong pag-iisip kapag ang katawan ay nasa estado ng perceived threat.
- ✓ Isakatuparan ang Self-Regulation Techniques bilang isang pangunahing kasanayan sa pamumuno, gamit ang mindfulness at body-awareness upang mapanatili ang iyong executive presence at kalinawan sa panahon ng mahahalagang organisasyonal na krisis.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with Ego Is the Enemy. If you want a different angle on the same topic, The Body Keeps the Score is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is Ego Is the Enemy or The Body Keeps the Score 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 personal effectiveness, while The Body Keeps the Score focuses on personal effectiveness. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, Ego Is the Enemy or The Body Keeps the Score? +
Ego Is the Enemy is shorter (256 pages, ~6.4 hours) compared to The Body Keeps the Score (464 pages, ~11.6 hours).
Should I read Ego Is the Enemy or The Body Keeps the Score 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.