// 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 | Eficiência Pessoal | Liderança |
| Publisher | Portfolio | Simon & Schuster |
Choose Ego Is the Enemy if…
- → You're interested in eficiência pessoal.
- → 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 liderança.
Key takeaways — Ego Is the Enemy
- ✓ Mantenha uma Postura de Estudante por Toda a Vida, buscando intencionalmente mentores e colegas que desafiem suas premissas estratégicas, evitando a “estagnação do sucesso”.
- ✓ Priorize Ação em vez de Discurso, reconhecendo que a narrativa pública sobre suas conquistas costuma ser uma distração do trabalho profundo necessário para sustentar a vantagem competitiva da sua organização.
- ✓ Use a estrutura de Plus, Minus, Equal para garantir que seu desenvolvimento profissional seja equilibrado, permitindo que você aprenda, ensine e dispute com humildade e clareza.
Key takeaways — How to Win Friends and Influence People
- ✓ Pratique Reconhecimento Radical identificando e reconhecendo as forças sinceras dos membros da sua equipe — essa é a forma mais eficaz de inspirar alto desempenho e lealdade.
- ✓ Domine a Perspectiva Empática, buscando sempre entender os motivos e as necessidades das suas partes interessadas antes de tentar persuadi-las a partir do seu ponto de vista estratégico.
- ✓ Evite Críticas Diretas e, em vez disso, use métodos indiretos para apontar erros, garantindo que você preserve a dignidade da outra pessoa e mantenha um ambiente de trabalho colaborativo.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with Ego Is the Enemy. If you specifically need liderança, 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 eficiência pessoal, while How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on liderança. 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.