// Book comparison
Ego Is the Enemy vs Think Again
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday and Think Again by Adam Grant.
Ego Is the Enemy
by Ryan Holiday
★ 4.9/5
Think Again
by Adam Grant
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| Ego Is the Enemy | Think Again | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 256 | 320 |
| Reading time | ~6.4 h | ~8.0 h |
| Published | 2016 | 2021 |
| Author | Ryan Holiday | Adam Grant |
| Category | Personal Effectiveness | Leadership |
| 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).
Choose Think Again if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
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 — Think Again
- ✓ Isabuhay ang Scientist Mindset sa pamamagitan ng pagtrato sa iyong mga estratehiya bilang mga hypothesis na kailangang patunayan at subukan laban sa bagong datos at feedback mula sa merkado.
- ✓ Paunlarin ang Kumpiyansang Pagpapakumbaba, na kinikilala ang limitasyon ng iyong kaalaman upang manatiling bukas sa mas magagandang ideya at mas tumpak na stratehikong pananaw mula sa iyong koponan.
- ✓ Magpatibay ng isang Kultura ng Rethinking sa loob ng iyong team sa pamamagitan ng gantimpalaan ang 'kagitingan na magkamali' at hikayatin ang regular na pagtatanong sa mga nakagawian ng organisasyon.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with Ego Is the Enemy. If you specifically need leadership, Think Again is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is Ego Is the Enemy or Think Again 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 Think Again focuses on leadership. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, Ego Is the Enemy or Think Again? +
Ego Is the Enemy is shorter (256 pages, ~6.4 hours) compared to Think Again (320 pages, ~8.0 hours).
Should I read Ego Is the Enemy or Think Again 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.