Impressing people is utterly different from being truly impressive. — Ryan Holiday

Impressing people is utterly different from being truly impressive.

Author: Ryan Holiday

Insight: You can nail the presentation, get the laughs, collect the likes—and still feel hollow. Real impressive happens quietly, when you keep showing up for the hard work nobody watches. The gap between performing well and being good is where most people get stuck.

Source: Ego Is the Enemy, page 21, 2016

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Impressing people is utterly different from being truly impressive.

Ryan HolidayEgo Is the Enemy, page 21, 2016

Insight

You can nail the presentation, get the laughs, collect the likes—and still feel hollow. Real impressive happens quietly, when you keep showing up for the hard work nobody watches. The gap between performing well and being good is where most people get stuck.

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Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday is an American author, marketer, and entrepreneur known for his writings on stoicism and marketing. He has authored several bestselling books, including "The Obstacle Is the Way" and "Ego is the Enemy," which blend ancient philosophy with modern psychology to offer practical advice for personal and professional success.

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