// Book comparison
Ego Is the Enemy vs How to Win Friends and Influence People
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Ego Is the Enemy
by Ryan Holiday
★ 4.9/5
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| Ego Is the Enemy | How to Win Friends and Influence People | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 256 | 288 |
| Reading time | ~6.4 h | ~7.2 h |
| Published | 2016 | 1936 |
| Author | Ryan Holiday | Dale Carnegie |
| Category | Eficiencia personal | Liderazgo |
| Publisher | Portfolio | Simon & Schuster |
Choose Ego Is the Enemy if…
- → You're interested in eficiencia personal.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You prefer a shorter read (~6.4 hours).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2016).
Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…
- → You're interested in liderazgo.
Key takeaways — Ego Is the Enemy
- ✓ Mantén una Mentalidad de Estudiante de por Vida buscando intencionalmente mentores y pares que pongan a prueba tus supuestos estratégicos, evitando la “estagnación del éxito”.
- ✓ Prioriza la Acción sobre el Discurso, reconociendo que el relato público de tus logros suele ser una distracción del trabajo profundo necesario para sostener la ventaja competitiva de tu organización.
- ✓ Usa el marco de Plus, Minus, Equal para asegurar que tu desarrollo profesional esté equilibrado, permitiéndote aprender, enseñar y competir con humildad y claridad.
Key takeaways — How to Win Friends and Influence People
- ✓ Practica el Aprecio radical identificando y reconociendo las fortalezas sinceras de los integrantes de tu equipo, que es la forma más efectiva de inspirar alto desempeño y lealtad.
- ✓ Domina la Empatía para ponerse en el lugar del otro buscando siempre comprender las motivaciones y necesidades de tus partes interesadas antes de intentar persuadirlas hacia tu postura estratégica.
- ✓ Evita la Crítica directa y, en su lugar, usa métodos indirectos para señalar errores, asegurando que preserves la dignidad de la otra persona y mantengas un entorno de trabajo colaborativo.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with Ego Is the Enemy. If you specifically need liderazgo, How to Win Friends and Influence People is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is Ego Is the Enemy or How to Win Friends and Influence People better? +
Ego Is the Enemy has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. Ego Is the Enemy focuses on eficiencia personal, while How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on liderazgo. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, Ego Is the Enemy or How to Win Friends and Influence People? +
Ego Is the Enemy is shorter (256 pages, ~6.4 hours) compared to How to Win Friends and Influence People (288 pages, ~7.2 hours).
Should I read Ego Is the Enemy or How to Win Friends and Influence People first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with Ego Is the Enemy. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHub.