One strategy to manage the ego's influence on our perception of success and failure is to focus on action rather than talk. The ego often uses talk as a way to avoid discomfort and procrastinate. By recognizing this, we can shift our focus to doing the work necessary to achieve our goals. Another strategy is to practice self-awareness and mindfulness. This can help us recognize when our ego is influencing our perception and allow us to take a step back and reassess. Finally, it's important to understand that success and failure are not definitive but rather part of a continuous learning process.
This book explains how people tend to think that the world revolves around them. The "it's all about...
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