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Some strategies to keep the ego in check include practicing mindfulness, focusing on the present moment, and not getting overly attached to ideas or concepts. It's also important to remember that hard work and effort are more important than just passion. Regular self-reflection and seeking feedback from others can also help keep the ego in check.
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Self-help books usually have a lot of well-meaning advice about passion. Find your passion, and you will find your purpose. Follow your passion, and you will find work you love. It sounds deep and profound, and while passion can be a valuable driving force, it still doesn't get the job done. The ego tends to obsess over concepts like these and is willing to spend a lot of time thinking about all those wonderful possibilities. What the ego doesn't want to think about is that focused, deliberate work is what gets results. It's great to have a passion for the work, but that passion is secondary to putting in the effort.
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This book explains how people tend to think that the world revolves around them. The "it's all about me" approach comes from the ego, and this thinkin...
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