![]() Imagine if for every person you met, you thought of some way to help them, something you could do for them? And you looked at it in a way that entirely benefited them and not you. The book talks about the need to help others. Other men who were successful during this time, demanded power, but it seemed that Sherman was happy to serve, and be content with this truth. One was General Sherman, and his approach to fame. You cannot get better if you’re convinced you are the best." I really like some of the characters from history that the author talked about. You will not find the answers if you’re too conceited and self-assured to ask the questions. You can’t learn if you think you already know. The author writes "It is impossible to learn that which one thinks one already knows,” Epictetus says. We create static positions for ourselves. We protect ourselves, but really behind these actions is an ego. Too often we hid away from feedback, because we cannot admit we are wrong. "Impressing people is utterly different from being truly impressive." The book talks about staying the student, still working hard, and realizing actions should be motivated through true motives. We need more people of real character, and not more people trying to make a name for themselves. It will inspire you to focus on substance, and not on image. This is a book that everyone young person should read. It’s never been easier to talk, to puff ourselves up (4)". "Now more than ever, our culture fans the flames of ego. ![]() This was a great read, the stories are excellent, the wisdom is true, and the book helps to navigate an ego inflating world. Everyone has an ego, and those who do not believe this truth, are the most blinded themselves. This is one of the most needed books today. ![]()
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