‘EGO IS THE ENEMY’ GET OVER YOURSELF AND FIND SUCCESS Once in a while, a book comes along with a truly transcendent
message. “Ego Is the Enemy” by Ryan Holiday is one such work. This book is not just for business owners, athletes, or those trying to lose weight; it’s a guide for everyone . By digging into the root of the human condition, this instant bestseller examines the single greatest threat to our own success: ourselves.
For Holiday, ego is defined loosely as our perception of self. Some may have a poorer outlook on themselves than others, but, as the book’s title suggests, ego hurts us regardless of which end of the spectrum we fall on. Holiday argues our self-perception can act as both a roadblock and a pitfall: Those with low self-esteem get stopped by doubt, while those with inflated egos
This ambitious premise shouldn’t come as a surprise if you’re familiar with the author. Dropping out of college at 19 to be mentored by business strategist Robert Greene, Holiday has become one of the most trusted advisors of our time, working with brands like Google, Taser, and Complex. His other bestseller, “The Obstacle Is the Way,” tackles the difficulties of the creative process and our natural tendency to avoid necessary steps toward our success. “Ego Is the Enemy” dives deeper into the latter concept, highlighting ways we sabotage or deceive ourselves.
THOUGHTFUL AND DEPENDABLE MEET SHANE BROWN
small it is.” It’s outlooks like this that make our team so strong. Shane also values our company’s ability to adapt as a whole, adding “What sets Pye-Barker apart is the will to change and welcome advice and new ideas.” experiences, even while he’s off the clock. “In my spare time, I watch the History channel and learn new things that deal with science and older vehicles and travel to experience different cultures and learn new languages.” We’re lucky to have such a well-rounded technician on our team! technology,” he says. “I also tinker around with Shane himself is always open to new ideas and
At Pye-Barker, we pride ourselves on dependability. Of course, that’s one thing to say and another thing to prove. But thanks to dedicated service technicians like Shane Brown, we’ve never had a problem delivering expert maintenance at a moment’s notice. So, this month, we sat down with Shane to find out what makes our star tinkerer tick. “What led me to this line of work was that I wanted to be a jack-of-all- trades,” Shane tells us, explaining how he’s always been fascinated by science and technology. It would seem he got his wish, performing many technical, mechanical, and logistical feats every day. But what shines brighter than Shane’s broad skill set is the passion he puts into every project he works on. “I only live by one rule,” he explains. “Whatever you create or fix must serve the better good of humanity as a whole and improve the earth.” A man of principle, Shane doesn’t lose sight of the big picture, no matter how minute and technical his work may be. Getting a plant up and running isn’t “just a job” for this service technician. It’s making sure employees can return to work and continue delivering services to the people who depend on them. As talented and introspective as Shane is, he never fails to be a team player. As he puts it, “The best part of my job is the people I work with and their willingness to help with any problem, no matter how big or
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