Your Ego Is Running the Show and You Don't Even Know It

Your ego isn’t confidence. It’s your brain’s defense attorney — and it never rests.

Every reaction you’ve ever had that felt completely justified in the moment and completely insane an hour later? That was ego. It distorts reality to protect your self-image, and it’s so good at its job that you rarely catch it in the act. This guide shows you how the ego actually works, how to recognize when it’s hijacking your behavior, and what happens when you stop mistaking its stories for truth.