One way to counteract the ego's tendency to take credit for successes is to practice humility and gratitude. Recognize that success is often the result of a collective effort and not just individual brilliance. Also, acknowledging the role of external factors such as luck and opportunity can help in keeping the ego in check. Another way is to develop a growth mindset, where the focus is on learning and improving rather than on achieving success. This can help in reducing the ego's need to take credit for successes.
This book explains how people tend to think that the world revolves around them. The "it's all about...
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