RICHARD GETS ZEN: LESSONS ON EGO, HUMILITY, AND GROWTH

Richard’s been doing some soul-searching about ego—and what he’s discovering is changing how he approaches everything.

Inspired by Ryan Holiday’s “Ego is the Enemy,” Richard examines how ego sabotages us at every stage and what freedom comes from learning to manage it.

How Ego Sabotages:

When starting: makes you talk instead of work
When succeeding: stops you from continuing to learn
When failing: prevents you from taking responsibility

His Personal Moments:
Richard gets vulnerable about times his ego has gotten in the way—and what happened when he set it aside
Key Practices:

Stay a student, even when you’re the expert
Let your work speak rather than promoting yourself
Accept feedback without defensiveness
Focus on quality over recognition
Think about yourself less

Living This in Belarus:
Learning Russian, navigating new culture, building a life—Richard’s finding constant opportunities to practice ego management. The experiences that humble you become the ones that help you grow… if you let them.

The Insight:
Managing ego isn’t about becoming less confident. It’s about becoming more wise. It’s about focusing on actual competence rather than image. It’s about thinking less about yourself and more about the work.
Richard shares his ongoing journey with something difficult that makes life better when you work on it.
Listen now for honest reflection on ego and growth.
How has ego gotten in your way? What practices help you stay humble? Share your thoughts in the comments or on social media!

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