conquer your ego, unleash your potential

hey there! it's monday, the perfect day to set a powerful tone for the week ahead. today, we're diving into ryan holiday's eye-opening book, "ego is the enemy." remember yesterday when you explored your fears? well, often it's our ego that fuels those fears, holding us back from true growth. holiday reminds us that "the less you think about yourself, the more you can accomplish." isn't that liberating? imagine what you could achieve if you stepped out of your own way.

think about your ikigai - your reason for being. how might your ego be hindering that purpose? this week, let's practice humility and self-awareness. these aren't signs of weakness, but tools for incredible strength. when we quiet our ego, we open ourselves to learning, growth, and genuine connection. what if, instead of defending your ideas, you listened more? instead of seeking praise, you focused on improvement? small shifts can lead to massive changes.

you've already shown courage by facing your fears. now, let's harness that bravery to conquer the ego.

daily exercise

set a timer for 5 minutes. write down one recent situation where your ego might have clouded your judgment. then, reframe it from a humble, growth-oriented perspective. how does this new view change your approach?

brick by brick,
🧱 blake & luke 🧱