Self-esteem is a practice
Branden treats self-esteem as a way of living, not a compliment you wait to receive.
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Six Pillars of Self-Esteem
5 memorable lines from Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden, each with the idea behind it.
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Consciousness comes first
Avoidance weakens self-trust because reality remains unmanaged.
Self-acceptance is not self-excuse
Acceptance means seeing clearly enough to take responsibility.
Assertiveness protects the self
A self that never speaks cannot fully trust itself.
Integrity closes the gap
Self-respect grows when behavior matches values.
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