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Of all the judgments we pass in life, none is as important as
the one we pass on ourselves. Nearly every psychological problem — from
anxiety and depression to self-sabotage at work or at school, from fear
of intimacy to chronic hostility — is traceable to low self-esteem. In
the chaotic and competitive world we face today, both personal
happiness and economic survival rest on how well we understand
self-esteem and nurture it in ourselves and in others.
Part I of this provocative book demonstrates compellingly why
self-esteem is basic to psychological health, achievement, and positive
relationships. It issues a summons to the hero within each of us.
Nothing is more challenging than to live by our own mind, judgment, and
values. And nothing is ultimately more rewarding.
Part II introduces the six pillars themselves: six action-based
principles for daily living that provide the foundation for the
establishment and maintenance of self-esteem. Filled with vivid
personal examples, these chapters also provide simple yet powerful
exercises for gradually increasing personal awareness and
effectiveness.
Part III explores the importance of self-esteem in five key
areas: the workplace, parenting, education, psychotherapy, and society
at large. It provides concrete guidelines for teachers, parents,
managers, and therapists who are responsible for developing the
self-esteem of others. And it shows why a culture of self-esteem and
personal accountability is imperative for survival in the twenty-first
century.
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