Good book. Was recommended to me. I have to admit though there’s something about the author and about the book that I don’t feel right about. I can’t describe it, hmm. I’d like to check some of his other works someday. Read more

“Apart from disturbance whose roots are biological, I cannot think of a single psychological problem—from anxiety and depression, to underachievement at school or at work, to fear of intimacy, happiness, or success, to alcohol or drug abuse, to spouse battering or child molestation, to co-dependency and sexual disorders, to passivity and chronic aimlessness, to suicide and crimes of violence—that is not traceable, at least in part, to the problem of deficient self-esteem. Of all the judgments we pass in life, none is as important as the one we pass on ourselves.” ~ Nathaniel Branden from The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem Nathaniel Branden is a smart dood. Big brain. Very big brain. He’s the leading authority on the science of self-esteem and, in addition to the big brain/wisdom, he has a fascinating life story. Nathaniel met Ayn Rand as a teenager and began an intimate relationship with Ayn and her work that lasted over 20 years and included highlights such as Ayn deeming Nathaniel the embodiment of her ideals and Nathaniel helping to create the Objectivist movement. Check out part one of his fascinating interview with Ken Wilber at his website (NathanielBranden.com) for more mojo on that front and to get a personal look at his life and wisdom. The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem is, as its sub-title proclaims: “the definitive work on self-esteem by the leading pioneer in the field.” Branden’s style is rigorously smart yet still approachable (and almost Emersonially quotable :). In this Note (as with all the others), I’m less interested in giving you an intellectual overview of the subject and more interested in pulling out some of the many Big Ideas we can *immediately* apply to our lives. Let’s explore some of the Big Ideas: 1. The Six Pillars - Of self-esteem. 2. Practice - Create self-esteem. 3. Living Consciously - Pillar #1. 4. Self-Acceptance - Pillar #2. 5. Self-Responsibility - Pillar #3. Yep. It’s clear. Let’s honor the small improvements we’re making as we develop our self-esteem and live more and more radiantly conscious lives, More goodness— including PhilosophersNotes on 300+ books in our ​*OPTIMIZE*​ membership brianjohnson . me. Read more

I was looking for this book to raise my self esteem. This is a good practical book. Perfect size. Readable. Read more

Si te interesa el estudio del desarrollo de la autoestima, esta lectura es imprescindible. Read more

Dr. Branden may your soul rest in eternal peace Read more

I'm brazillian, but I need to write this in english to reach as many people as I can. The fact is that this book is a gem. The principles that are taught here can be useful regardless of your age, income, situation or your past events and that's why I consider this work a 10 out of 10 for its genre. Many people disdain self-help books saying that all of them are bad, but that's a dangerous thought that comes from an overgeneralization. Can the majority of them be bad? Yes. However, the majority dosen't mean that all of them are. And this misleading reasoning might be able to hinder some individuals to buy a transforming, complete and resourceful book like this one. The reason I claim that comes from the clear positive features that are observed, once the form and content of the book are really good. Firstly, the author is precise in his definitions and summarizes highly important ideas in small phrases in just one line or paragraph, what demonstrates an evident writing skill. Moreover, the content is also imbued of richness, providing that this subject was deeply studied by the author for most of his life and the the practices outlined work well. On the other hand, at the same time that what is shown can work in an exquisite manner, it also demands a certain level of discipline. The results will only appear if you are commited to do all the exercises proposed, without exceptions. Read more

I received this book today and I'm presently on page 11. I love it!!! I read some 1 star reviews as well as reddit posts about the book prior to purchasing it. I don't have a background in psychology, however I completed a 4 year business degree. Contrary to some negative reviews, I very much appreciate the language style that the book is written in. The sentences are long, with the use of lots of comas so you have to be able to follow the idea. However this book also contains practical advice to common issues (outside of self esteem). Thus this book is not a gimicky, over simplified one but it's not an academic paper either. It lands in between. If you need a therapist because your life has been uprooted in some or all aspects (health, end of marriage/friendships, grief from loss of loved one, issues in career) this book will give you the answers and clarity that you seek prior to seeing a professional. It will give you an idea of where to focus on and understanding of your therapy and I believe it will make you more prepared for your sessions. So glad I found this book. 5 stars. One of the best books that I now own. Read more

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