Author: Shannon Reilly
Publisher: Shannon Reilly
ISBN: 9781440470493
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
The Submissive Activity Book is your ticket to self-accountability during your journey as a submissive in the Leather and BDSM Communities. This book contains exercises and recommendations to help you improve your service with or without a power exchange relationship. If you've ever felt disconnected from your service because you weren't actively serving a dominant, this book is for you. When you learn to be accountable to yourself, you'll find serving others easier and more fulfilling. If you're engaged in a power exchange relationship and want to improve your service, this book is the perfect tool to use in conjunction with your dominant. Together you can improve your service to meet their needs.
The Submissive Activity Book
Author: Shannon Reilly
Publisher: Shannon Reilly
ISBN: 9781440470493
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
The Submissive Activity Book is your ticket to self-accountability during your journey as a submissive in the Leather and BDSM Communities. This book contains exercises and recommendations to help you improve your service with or without a power exchange relationship. If you've ever felt disconnected from your service because you weren't actively serving a dominant, this book is for you. When you learn to be accountable to yourself, you'll find serving others easier and more fulfilling. If you're engaged in a power exchange relationship and want to improve your service, this book is the perfect tool to use in conjunction with your dominant. Together you can improve your service to meet their needs.
Publisher: Shannon Reilly
ISBN: 9781440470493
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
The Submissive Activity Book is your ticket to self-accountability during your journey as a submissive in the Leather and BDSM Communities. This book contains exercises and recommendations to help you improve your service with or without a power exchange relationship. If you've ever felt disconnected from your service because you weren't actively serving a dominant, this book is for you. When you learn to be accountable to yourself, you'll find serving others easier and more fulfilling. If you're engaged in a power exchange relationship and want to improve your service, this book is the perfect tool to use in conjunction with your dominant. Together you can improve your service to meet their needs.
Where I Am Led: A Service Exploration Workbook
Author: Christina Parker
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0578035952
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
This book is for the use of slaves who wish to perfect their life by daily, weekly and monthly written exercises. The assignments are thoughtful and provoking and lead the novice into a higher understanding of the slave culture. This is a revised and expanded second edition of Parker's "The Path of Service."
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0578035952
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
This book is for the use of slaves who wish to perfect their life by daily, weekly and monthly written exercises. The assignments are thoughtful and provoking and lead the novice into a higher understanding of the slave culture. This is a revised and expanded second edition of Parker's "The Path of Service."
The Big Workbook for Submissives
Author: Rebecca E. Blanton
Publisher: Rebecca Blanton
ISBN: 0990923436
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
The Big Workbook for Submissives provides a large number of essays, journaling exercises, research assignments, and play assignments to help explore your submissive side. This book is great both for the person new to submission and for the person who has been practicing for some time and wants to deepen their submission. It is written for all genders and sexual orientations and accommodates both monogamous couple and poly relationships. The workbook is based on the class "Deepening Your Submission" taught by the author around the United States. This book takes you on a journey exploring your idealized version of submission to your practice and helps identify what you desire and need in your submission. This workbook may be used alone or with a partner.
Publisher: Rebecca Blanton
ISBN: 0990923436
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
The Big Workbook for Submissives provides a large number of essays, journaling exercises, research assignments, and play assignments to help explore your submissive side. This book is great both for the person new to submission and for the person who has been practicing for some time and wants to deepen their submission. It is written for all genders and sexual orientations and accommodates both monogamous couple and poly relationships. The workbook is based on the class "Deepening Your Submission" taught by the author around the United States. This book takes you on a journey exploring your idealized version of submission to your practice and helps identify what you desire and need in your submission. This workbook may be used alone or with a partner.
Submissive Training
Author: Elizabeth Cramer
Publisher: Living Plus Healthy Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Nothing will prepare you for a life of submission in the same way as your formal training. Submissive training isn’t just a “good idea” when it comes to creating a BDSM relationship. It is essential. "Submissive Training: 23 Things You Must Know About How To Be A Submissive" is designed to help you know what to expect when you go through training with a new Dom. Every couple is unique and every Dom may have different ways of teaching you the systems of service he prefers. However, these are the basics all trained subs and slaves learn and employ in daily life. Rushing into a relationship or service contract with a Dom without training puts the future of your time together at risk. All of the arguments, resistance, misunderstandings and hurt feelings that go with a new submissive’s experiences can be eradicated by a period designated for learning, listening, trial and error. Even if you have been with a previous Dom you will need to go through an abbreviated training time to ensure your patterns and understandings match one another. Training is a way to “get in the same rhythm” and find the perfect groove. If you are a Dom, this guide is the perfect gift to give to your new sub. If you are a sub, this guide will teach you how to go through your submissive training. As you go through these things on the journey to become the woman you were made to be, you will be tested but you will also be proud, joyful and, perhaps for the first time in your life, you will be at peace.
Publisher: Living Plus Healthy Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Nothing will prepare you for a life of submission in the same way as your formal training. Submissive training isn’t just a “good idea” when it comes to creating a BDSM relationship. It is essential. "Submissive Training: 23 Things You Must Know About How To Be A Submissive" is designed to help you know what to expect when you go through training with a new Dom. Every couple is unique and every Dom may have different ways of teaching you the systems of service he prefers. However, these are the basics all trained subs and slaves learn and employ in daily life. Rushing into a relationship or service contract with a Dom without training puts the future of your time together at risk. All of the arguments, resistance, misunderstandings and hurt feelings that go with a new submissive’s experiences can be eradicated by a period designated for learning, listening, trial and error. Even if you have been with a previous Dom you will need to go through an abbreviated training time to ensure your patterns and understandings match one another. Training is a way to “get in the same rhythm” and find the perfect groove. If you are a Dom, this guide is the perfect gift to give to your new sub. If you are a sub, this guide will teach you how to go through your submissive training. As you go through these things on the journey to become the woman you were made to be, you will be tested but you will also be proud, joyful and, perhaps for the first time in your life, you will be at peace.
Submissive Training
Author: Joshua Matthew
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979754323
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
SUBMISSIVE TRAINING Thinking of becoming a slave to Christian Grey? Or perhaps you simply wish to learn more about the world of BDSM, and discover what it takes to really become a full-fledged submissive? Either way, this would be the book that will teach you how to become a better, naughtier submissive through the following topics: Understanding the psychology behind D/s relationships, how you can get into one and tips to ensure your safety and well-being for the long-haul. A brief introduction into the realm of BDSM, i.e., Bondage, Discipline and Sado-masochism Basic knowledge on submissive training in the perspective of a submissive Tips to please your Dominant partner through conditioning, rules and protocols and even pain tolerance techniques 30 sexual scenarios for you and your dominant partner to explore and apply for the best Dominant/submissive - D/s experience If you really want to know what submissives do/say/feel behind closed doors then this is the book for you.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979754323
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
SUBMISSIVE TRAINING Thinking of becoming a slave to Christian Grey? Or perhaps you simply wish to learn more about the world of BDSM, and discover what it takes to really become a full-fledged submissive? Either way, this would be the book that will teach you how to become a better, naughtier submissive through the following topics: Understanding the psychology behind D/s relationships, how you can get into one and tips to ensure your safety and well-being for the long-haul. A brief introduction into the realm of BDSM, i.e., Bondage, Discipline and Sado-masochism Basic knowledge on submissive training in the perspective of a submissive Tips to please your Dominant partner through conditioning, rules and protocols and even pain tolerance techniques 30 sexual scenarios for you and your dominant partner to explore and apply for the best Dominant/submissive - D/s experience If you really want to know what submissives do/say/feel behind closed doors then this is the book for you.
Decoding Your Kink
Author: Galen Fous
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781518659539
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Highly acclaimed Decoding Your Kink - Guide to Explore Share and Enjoy Your Wildest Sexual Desires, gets rave reviews! "Visionary...Masterful...Groundbreaking...Cutting Edge...Worth its Weight in Diamonds ... Highly Recommended...A Must Read" These are some of the exclamations from prominent sex positive psychologists, therapists and Kink sex educators who offered pre-publication reviews of Decoding Your Kink. Decoding Your Kink, by leading Fetish Sex educator, researcher and sex-positive therapist Galen Fous MTP, offers ground-breaking psychological insight into the emerging global renaissance of sexual exploration, orientation and identity particularly in the realm of Kink. The book includes extensive guidelines to embrace one's authentic sexuality, decode an array of Kink fantasies, and access the ecstatic sexual depths inherent in anyone's wildest sexual desires. Techniques are offered to negotiate honestly for what one desires, create profound trust between partners, and begin to resolve old shame, trauma and fear about one's authentic sexuality. Decoding Your Kink provides easy to follow practices for individuals and partners to safely share their deepest intimacies. Once trust is built, partners may access mind shattering orgasmic states offered by conscious expression of their most taboo Kinky yearnings. Also included in the book are revealing and provocative analysis of people's kinkiest fantasies gleaned from over 2000 participants in the innovative Discover Your Personal Erotic Myth Survey. Fous developed this anonymous 40-question survey in support of his research into the nature of a recently visible sexual identity he defines as Fetishsexuality, aka Kink. "This book conveys what I have learned about Conscious Kink and D/s-BDSM sexuality over the last 15 years as a Fetish-positive therapist, researcher and public advocate for sex-positive values. It includes reporting and case studies from the 100's of singles and couples I've supported who desired to come to terms with old experiences of shame, fear and trauma, and understand how to embody their edgiest sexual fantasies. I share hard earned insights from my personal journey into the Kink lifestyle as well." Galen Fous MTP "Galen Fous is a visionary, providing a clear and courageous roadmap for anyone looking to undo the shackles of societally induced sexual shame and go on a journey to discover his or her own Personal Erotic Myth." - Dr. Michael Aaron, NYC sex therapist. "Galen Fous smooths the path and leads you through the predicaments, pleasures, enticements and outrageous glories of Kink. His genuine, unique voice is outstanding and heartwarming. A must read!" Limor Blockman, PhD, Clinical Sex Therapist, Playboy Radio Host, www.DrLimor.com "Nobody struggles more with the feeling that their erotic desires are 'wrong' or 'broken' than the man or woman who otherwise fits easily into mainstream culture - the heterosexual man and woman into dominance and submission and BDSM. 'Decoding Your Kink' is worth its weight in diamonds to such strugglers, offering them a sensible and nurturing path to self-knowledge, self-acceptance and the erotic intensity we all crave and too few ever obtain." - Janet W. Hardy, coauthor, The Ethical Slut, The New Bottoming Book and more "Galen Fous' unique insights on a subject much maligned and misunderstood is a primer for individuals interested in exploring the world of kink. It provides guidelines, case studies and personal experiences to assist the reader in shedding their shame and discovering their authentic sexuality." - Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Clinical Sexologist, theEroticliterarysalon.com
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781518659539
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Highly acclaimed Decoding Your Kink - Guide to Explore Share and Enjoy Your Wildest Sexual Desires, gets rave reviews! "Visionary...Masterful...Groundbreaking...Cutting Edge...Worth its Weight in Diamonds ... Highly Recommended...A Must Read" These are some of the exclamations from prominent sex positive psychologists, therapists and Kink sex educators who offered pre-publication reviews of Decoding Your Kink. Decoding Your Kink, by leading Fetish Sex educator, researcher and sex-positive therapist Galen Fous MTP, offers ground-breaking psychological insight into the emerging global renaissance of sexual exploration, orientation and identity particularly in the realm of Kink. The book includes extensive guidelines to embrace one's authentic sexuality, decode an array of Kink fantasies, and access the ecstatic sexual depths inherent in anyone's wildest sexual desires. Techniques are offered to negotiate honestly for what one desires, create profound trust between partners, and begin to resolve old shame, trauma and fear about one's authentic sexuality. Decoding Your Kink provides easy to follow practices for individuals and partners to safely share their deepest intimacies. Once trust is built, partners may access mind shattering orgasmic states offered by conscious expression of their most taboo Kinky yearnings. Also included in the book are revealing and provocative analysis of people's kinkiest fantasies gleaned from over 2000 participants in the innovative Discover Your Personal Erotic Myth Survey. Fous developed this anonymous 40-question survey in support of his research into the nature of a recently visible sexual identity he defines as Fetishsexuality, aka Kink. "This book conveys what I have learned about Conscious Kink and D/s-BDSM sexuality over the last 15 years as a Fetish-positive therapist, researcher and public advocate for sex-positive values. It includes reporting and case studies from the 100's of singles and couples I've supported who desired to come to terms with old experiences of shame, fear and trauma, and understand how to embody their edgiest sexual fantasies. I share hard earned insights from my personal journey into the Kink lifestyle as well." Galen Fous MTP "Galen Fous is a visionary, providing a clear and courageous roadmap for anyone looking to undo the shackles of societally induced sexual shame and go on a journey to discover his or her own Personal Erotic Myth." - Dr. Michael Aaron, NYC sex therapist. "Galen Fous smooths the path and leads you through the predicaments, pleasures, enticements and outrageous glories of Kink. His genuine, unique voice is outstanding and heartwarming. A must read!" Limor Blockman, PhD, Clinical Sex Therapist, Playboy Radio Host, www.DrLimor.com "Nobody struggles more with the feeling that their erotic desires are 'wrong' or 'broken' than the man or woman who otherwise fits easily into mainstream culture - the heterosexual man and woman into dominance and submission and BDSM. 'Decoding Your Kink' is worth its weight in diamonds to such strugglers, offering them a sensible and nurturing path to self-knowledge, self-acceptance and the erotic intensity we all crave and too few ever obtain." - Janet W. Hardy, coauthor, The Ethical Slut, The New Bottoming Book and more "Galen Fous' unique insights on a subject much maligned and misunderstood is a primer for individuals interested in exploring the world of kink. It provides guidelines, case studies and personal experiences to assist the reader in shedding their shame and discovering their authentic sexuality." - Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Clinical Sexologist, theEroticliterarysalon.com
Taken in Hand
Author: Jolynn Raymond
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781494390716
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Jolynn Raymond has written a book that shares the details of her own long lasting domestic discipline marriage and her experience surrounding power exchange relationships. It explains why these unconventional relationships work so well for so many couples. The book is an in-depth tutorial that takes the relationship past the simple act of discipline, to building a rock solid foundation that will ultimately create a deep bond of trust and love between those involved. Taken In Hand will guide those interested in adding consensual domestic discipline, dominance and submission, and structure to their own relationship through the initial steps of communication, understanding and discovering both partner's needs, creating mutual and realistic expectations, rules, and consequences, to the inevitable first spanking. Taken In Hand will prove useful to those just starting out, as well as to those with some experience, as Ms. Raymond outlines the pitfalls, difficulties, and successes she has encountered in her own marriage. She also emphasizes the importance of consent, and pays special attention to the fine line between discipline and abuse. The last part of the book examines the styles and types of spanking, gives an anal sex tutorial, talks about the responsibilities or being a dominant and gives tips for the submissive partner. Whether you need insight into BDSM as it relates to relationships or are trying to build a domestic discipline marriage from scratch, Taken In Hand will prove to be a comprehensive and practical guide.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781494390716
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Jolynn Raymond has written a book that shares the details of her own long lasting domestic discipline marriage and her experience surrounding power exchange relationships. It explains why these unconventional relationships work so well for so many couples. The book is an in-depth tutorial that takes the relationship past the simple act of discipline, to building a rock solid foundation that will ultimately create a deep bond of trust and love between those involved. Taken In Hand will guide those interested in adding consensual domestic discipline, dominance and submission, and structure to their own relationship through the initial steps of communication, understanding and discovering both partner's needs, creating mutual and realistic expectations, rules, and consequences, to the inevitable first spanking. Taken In Hand will prove useful to those just starting out, as well as to those with some experience, as Ms. Raymond outlines the pitfalls, difficulties, and successes she has encountered in her own marriage. She also emphasizes the importance of consent, and pays special attention to the fine line between discipline and abuse. The last part of the book examines the styles and types of spanking, gives an anal sex tutorial, talks about the responsibilities or being a dominant and gives tips for the submissive partner. Whether you need insight into BDSM as it relates to relationships or are trying to build a domestic discipline marriage from scratch, Taken In Hand will prove to be a comprehensive and practical guide.
The Submissive Female's Workbook
Author: Brian Krall, Sir
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781976060373
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Are you a female with a submissive sexual side who is new to BDSM and doesn't know exactly where to go & what to do with this aspect of who you are? Would you like a more formalized way of exploring this submissive sexual side of yourself and the BDSM lifestyle and relationship dynamics and getting properly oriented in it all? Well now finally there is a unique Submissive Female's Workbook that will help you to engineer and build your Submissive Female Sexual Identity, Dom/sub Relationship Structure, Submissive Training and BDSM Lifestyle all together in one book! This is perfect for getting yourself properly oriented and self actualized as the submissive woman that you are, but will also serve as the definitive blueprint for you to give to your Dominant, or prospective Dominant, to ensure that they will have the best understanding of who you are and what you want and how to treat and train you, and structure your D/s relationship and life together. Combining a highly specialized and technical blend of Logotherapy (Identity work), Personality Typeology, Social Science, Sexual Education and Kink/BDSM, this book is the ultimate submissive resource for you to have that will make sure that you are able to become the person that you want to be and get exactly what you want out of the BDSM Lifestyle (and not get what you don't want.) Finally all the different confusing aspects of your BDSM Identity, Roles, Dynamics and Lifestyle can be sorted out and the navigation and negotiation of everything with your Dom(s) will be completely simplified and made totally easy! No more disorientation or miscommunication! With this simple, easy to use, fun, sexy workbook you will be able to self actualize as your ideal submissive self and the submissive Goddess that you want to be, and develop the sex life of your wildest dreams and fantasies! A must have for any woman who has recently discovered the BDSM Lifestyle on her sexual journey and really wants to find herself as a submissive and reveal her submissive side to the fullest extent, and fulfill all of her deepest desires with BDSM. Become the sexual being and get the sexual reality you want right now with this very special work book! Discovering yourself has never been so orgasmic! Don't miss out on all the pleasures the submissive role and lifestyle has in store for you!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781976060373
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Are you a female with a submissive sexual side who is new to BDSM and doesn't know exactly where to go & what to do with this aspect of who you are? Would you like a more formalized way of exploring this submissive sexual side of yourself and the BDSM lifestyle and relationship dynamics and getting properly oriented in it all? Well now finally there is a unique Submissive Female's Workbook that will help you to engineer and build your Submissive Female Sexual Identity, Dom/sub Relationship Structure, Submissive Training and BDSM Lifestyle all together in one book! This is perfect for getting yourself properly oriented and self actualized as the submissive woman that you are, but will also serve as the definitive blueprint for you to give to your Dominant, or prospective Dominant, to ensure that they will have the best understanding of who you are and what you want and how to treat and train you, and structure your D/s relationship and life together. Combining a highly specialized and technical blend of Logotherapy (Identity work), Personality Typeology, Social Science, Sexual Education and Kink/BDSM, this book is the ultimate submissive resource for you to have that will make sure that you are able to become the person that you want to be and get exactly what you want out of the BDSM Lifestyle (and not get what you don't want.) Finally all the different confusing aspects of your BDSM Identity, Roles, Dynamics and Lifestyle can be sorted out and the navigation and negotiation of everything with your Dom(s) will be completely simplified and made totally easy! No more disorientation or miscommunication! With this simple, easy to use, fun, sexy workbook you will be able to self actualize as your ideal submissive self and the submissive Goddess that you want to be, and develop the sex life of your wildest dreams and fantasies! A must have for any woman who has recently discovered the BDSM Lifestyle on her sexual journey and really wants to find herself as a submissive and reveal her submissive side to the fullest extent, and fulfill all of her deepest desires with BDSM. Become the sexual being and get the sexual reality you want right now with this very special work book! Discovering yourself has never been so orgasmic! Don't miss out on all the pleasures the submissive role and lifestyle has in store for you!
King Benjamin's Speech
Author: John Woodland Welch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780934893305
Category : Book of Mormon
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For readers of the Book of Mormon, King Benjamin's speech is a treasure trove of inspiration, wisdom, eloquence, and spiritual insight. King Benjamin's Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom" is the most substantial collection of studies ever to focus exclusively on this landmark address. The contributors examine this speech in the multifaceted contexts in which it was delivered: as a classic speech of a departing leader near the time of his death, as the focus of an annual festival season mandated anciently under the law of Moses, as part of a covenant renewal ceremony delivered within the sacred precinct of the Nephite temple in Zarahemla, and as preparation for the coronation of a new king. Historical and linguistic tools and information are employed in these essays to help the reader to better grasp the speech's historical setting, its doctrinal implications, its literary qualities, its influence then and now, and its overall brilliance.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780934893305
Category : Book of Mormon
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For readers of the Book of Mormon, King Benjamin's speech is a treasure trove of inspiration, wisdom, eloquence, and spiritual insight. King Benjamin's Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom" is the most substantial collection of studies ever to focus exclusively on this landmark address. The contributors examine this speech in the multifaceted contexts in which it was delivered: as a classic speech of a departing leader near the time of his death, as the focus of an annual festival season mandated anciently under the law of Moses, as part of a covenant renewal ceremony delivered within the sacred precinct of the Nephite temple in Zarahemla, and as preparation for the coronation of a new king. Historical and linguistic tools and information are employed in these essays to help the reader to better grasp the speech's historical setting, its doctrinal implications, its literary qualities, its influence then and now, and its overall brilliance.
Ego is the Enemy
Author: Ryan Holiday
Publisher: Profile Books
ISBN: 1782832831
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
A powerful meditation on the nature and dangers of ego, from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Stillness is the Key, and Obstacle is the Way - over 1 million copies sold 'Re-read it each year. It's that important' Derek Sivers, author of Anything You Want 'Ryan Holiday is one of his generation's finest thinkers' Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art 'This is a book I want every athlete, aspiring leader, entrepreneur, thinker and doer to read' George Raveling, Nike's Director of International Basketball 'Inspiring yet practical' Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power It's wrecked the careers of promising young geniuses. It's evaporated great fortunes and run companies into the ground. It's made adversity unbearable and turned struggle into shame. Every great philosopher has warned against it, in our most lasting stories and countless works of art, in all culture and all ages. Its name? Ego, and it is the enemy - of ambition, of success and of resilience. In Ego is the Enemy, Ryan Holiday shows us how and why ego is such a powerful internal opponent to be guarded against at all stages of our careers and lives, and that we can only create our best work when we identify, acknowledge and disarm its dangers. Drawing on an array of inspiring characters and narratives from literature, philosophy and history, the book explores the nature and dangers of ego to illustrate how you can be humble in your aspirations, gracious in your success and resilient in your failures. The result is an inspiring and timely reminder that humility and confidence are our greatest friends when confronting the challenges of a culture that tends to fan the flames of ego, a book full of themes and life lessons that will resonate, uplift and inspire.
Publisher: Profile Books
ISBN: 1782832831
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
A powerful meditation on the nature and dangers of ego, from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Stillness is the Key, and Obstacle is the Way - over 1 million copies sold 'Re-read it each year. It's that important' Derek Sivers, author of Anything You Want 'Ryan Holiday is one of his generation's finest thinkers' Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art 'This is a book I want every athlete, aspiring leader, entrepreneur, thinker and doer to read' George Raveling, Nike's Director of International Basketball 'Inspiring yet practical' Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power It's wrecked the careers of promising young geniuses. It's evaporated great fortunes and run companies into the ground. It's made adversity unbearable and turned struggle into shame. Every great philosopher has warned against it, in our most lasting stories and countless works of art, in all culture and all ages. Its name? Ego, and it is the enemy - of ambition, of success and of resilience. In Ego is the Enemy, Ryan Holiday shows us how and why ego is such a powerful internal opponent to be guarded against at all stages of our careers and lives, and that we can only create our best work when we identify, acknowledge and disarm its dangers. Drawing on an array of inspiring characters and narratives from literature, philosophy and history, the book explores the nature and dangers of ego to illustrate how you can be humble in your aspirations, gracious in your success and resilient in your failures. The result is an inspiring and timely reminder that humility and confidence are our greatest friends when confronting the challenges of a culture that tends to fan the flames of ego, a book full of themes and life lessons that will resonate, uplift and inspire.