#books ## Title: Six Pillars of Self-Esteem --- ### Author: Nathaniel Branden #### Rating: 4/5 #### Date: 2021/02/16 ## Review --- I enjoyed reading this book. It was a perfect amalgamation of spirituality, psychology and self-development. On the first glance the concepts, the six pillars of self-esteem, appear simplistic. The magic lies in actually practicing these pillars for a prolonged period of time. As for myself, I learnt a few things that caused paradigm shifts. I realized that if I am to become a person with self-esteem, I ought to accept myself **fully** . This means also accepting parts of myself that I don't like. 1. Live Consciously 2. Accept Yourself 3. Be Responsible for Yourself 4. Assert Yourself 5. Live Purposefully 6. Live with Personal Integrity Review 2: Self-esteem is a kind of positive ego. An image of the self that comforts us and validates us from within; it helps us regulate our doubts and insecurities making us less dependant on others for attention and recognition. [See Law 2 from [book:The Laws of Human Nature|39330937]]. Great book ---