Take Ego Out of It

Stress happens on a daily basis and how you respond to it matters. Take Ego Out of It outlines a simple plan to better cope with stress, and as a result, be more productive with your time, relationships and activities.

For less than one dollar and half an hour to read in its entirety, Take Ego Out of It offers little risk and potentially huge gain with profound insight on managing daily stress. Take Ego Out of It is about turning stressful moments into productive moments by training yourself to think before you react. In order to do this successfully, you must focus on a specific target and you must keep the 3 Keys in mind as you evaluate your reaction. The message is positive and simple to grasp and the results may surprise you, ultimately making you more productive in relationships, sports and life.

The idea for this book was born out of a tribute to my wife, Mary.  As you will read in the Introduction, she made a selfless decision for the good of our family, which had a huge impact on me.  As a result, I promised myself to remove my need to be right with her, which meant taking my ego out of any issues we faced as a couple.  

​In time, I realized my ego wasn't limited just to my relationship with my wife, but in fact, it was present in all of the reactions to stressful moments I faced on a daily basis.  This led me to another epiphany to remove my need to be right with other people and other situations, and the concept of taking ego out of it began a life of its own with me.

​I am not a writer, but I have written a book about the way I try to react to stress and make decisions.  This may be the only book I ever write, but having enjoyed the journey and process of self awareness so much, I hope not.

​Ideals are exemplary goals unable to be fully mastered, which is how I view ​Take Ego Out of It​.  My name is Gregory Ellison.  My titles include Husband, Father, Son, Brother and Friend.  It is my hope you enjoy reading ​Take Ego Out of It​ as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Gregory Ellison lives on Hilton Head Island, SC with his wife and three children. This is his first book.