Breaking Ego’s Grip Review: A Grounded Take on Ego, Awareness and Self-worth
Breaking Ego’s Grip by Srivishnu Dhanwada is a self-help book that nudges you to see your inner dialogue in a new light. At its heart, this book explores the everyday influence of ego in your life. It looks at how ego quietly drives our fears and habits without us realising it.
It doesn’t treat ego as something to destroy, but as something to understand and gently disarm. It’s a grounded take on ego, awareness and self-worth. Through relatable stories, easy exercises, and simple analogies, the book offers a down-to-earth approach on such topics.
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“A grounded take on ego, awareness and self-worth.”
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What the Book is About
We all have an inner critic – the one that constantly demands, defends or doubts us. Dhanwada explores this voice through the lens of ego. It gets into details like how it’s formed, how it influences decisions and relationships, and how we can loosen its grip to live a freer life.
The book leans into personal stories and analogies, making philosophical ideas feel grounded and digestible. It also contains bite-sized exercises for self-reflection.
What Works?
What stands out is how approachable the writing is. This book isn’t your typical abstract spiritual monologue; instead, it speaks to you like a thoughtful friend. The use of relatable examples and thought experiments makes it easier to see how ego shows up in daily life.
You’ll find ideas around self-worth, control and people-pleasing paired with gentle reminders that you aren’t broken. It also has reflection prompts that make it a good companion for journaling.
What Falls Short?
The core ideas in the book aren’t exactly groundbreaking. If you’ve read books on self-awareness and mindfulness before, some of the content may feel just repackaged. Still, the presentation gives it value, especially for readers new to inner work.
Who Should Read It?
If you’ve felt stuck in cycles of self-judgment or comparison, if you’re looking for a beginner-friendly guide to self-awareness, if you appreciate reflection-based reading without too much heavy jargon, then this book will likely resonate with you.
Final Thoughts
Breaking Ego’s Grip isn’t about fighting your ego; it’s about recognizing its patterns and choosing not to let it lead. Whether you read it all in one sitting or return to it chapter by chapter, the book offers a subtle help... and a chance to listen to a quieter voice within.
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