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The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem: The Definitive Work on Self-Esteem by the Leading Pioneer in the Field Paperback – May 1, 1995

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The modern classic on building self-esteem to improve your mindset, achieve more, and boost your relationships with your partner, kids, co-workers, and more—from a pioneering psychotherapist

“Brilliant, laser-focused, and critically relevant, Dr. Nathaniel Branden’s ‘pillars’ give us a lifelong set of foundations upon which to build our families, our schools and our businesses.”—Dennis Waitley, Ph.D., author of The Psychology of Winning.
 
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem is the culmination of a lifetime of clinical practice and study, hailed as the most significant work on the topic. Immense in scope and vision and filled with insight into human motivation and behavior, it is essential reading for anyone with a personal or professional interest in self-esteem. 
 
Dr. Nathaniel Branden introduces the six pillars—six action-based practices for daily living that provide the foundation for self-esteem—and explores the central importance of self-esteem in five areas: the workplace, parenting, education, psychotherapy, and the culture at large.
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem provides concrete guidelines for teachers, parents, managers, and therapists who are responsible for developing the self-esteem of others. And it shows why—in today’s chaotic and competitive world—self-esteem is fundamental to our personal and professional power.
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Concrete guidelines for teachers, parents, managers, and therapists.

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Self-esteem expert Branden outlines the six characteristics that define his guide to better living, emphasizing personal responsibility and self-reliance.
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“Brilliant, laser-focused and critically relevant, Dr. Branden’s ‘pillars’ give us a lifelong set of foundations upon which to build our families, our schools and our businesses.”—Dennis Waitley, Ph.D., author of The Psychology Of Winning.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bantam; Reprint edition (May 1, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0553374397
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0553374391
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.22 x 0.92 x 8.25 inches
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Nathaniel Branden, Ph.D. is a lecturer, a practicing psychotherapist, and the author of twenty books on the psychology of self-esteem, romantic love, and the life and thought of Objectivist philosopher Ayn Rand. His work has been translated into eighteen languages and has sold more than 4 million copies, and includes such titles as Taking Responsibility, The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, and My Years with Ayn Rand. Branden's name has become synonymous with the psychology of self-esteem, a field he pioneered more than thirty years ago.

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Customers find the book great at explaining self-esteem and appreciate its real-life examples and exercises. The writing style receives mixed feedback - while some find it incredibly well written, others say it's not an easy read. Several customers find the book boring and disappointing.

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166 customers mention "Advice"166 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's advice enlightening and well-explained, particularly regarding self-esteem, with one customer noting how it changes their perspective on life.

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"...With tremendous detail that's beautifully written, and enlightening all the way through, we get practical steps to develop feeling worthy and..." Read more

"...Overall it has great, solid information to get to the root of low self esteem or to understand the foundations of good self esteem, whether for..." Read more

"Great book for an introduction to your self esteem and the people around you." Read more

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Customers find the book readable and practical, with one mentioning that the first few chapters are particularly good.

"This book remains the best book I've read since I've bought it...." Read more

"...It is not really a casual listen, but it is fantastic. It would be a great read if you are a therapist counseling others with self esteem..." Read more

"An excellent book with useful writing exercises. I like being able to refer to the printed text anytime...." Read more

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Customers find the book enlightening, appreciating its real-life examples and relatable stories and experiences.

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"...It's relevant to everyone's live no matter who you are, what you do, your gender, race etc. We don't teach kids wisdom...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the exercises in the book, which includes 38 week-long activities, and one customer mentions doing them daily to improve self-esteem.

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"...Cons: * Too long and tedious. Part 1 drags some, Part 3 becomes pretty boring by the end. * Sentence completion gets old fast...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
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    “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.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2021
    This book remains the best book I've read since I've bought it. It's a complete handbook and guide on developing one of your greatest need: Self-Esteem.

    With tremendous detail that's beautifully written, and enlightening all the way through, we get practical steps to develop feeling worthy and competent in life.

    It reaches into every area of life hence why I consider this book indispensable.

    I'm still in awe that addressing self-esteem to the degree Nathaniel Brendan has is unparalleled by even that most prestigious studies, books, or professors/therapists at the best universities (at least in the way this book gives access to the average man).

    As been said, Nathaniel was ahead of his time. Massive gratitude and props.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
    The content here is very good. I am almost finished with it, and it is BY FAR the best self help type book I’ve read/listened to. I usually prefer books that are psychology based written by psychologists. This is one of those books. If you are into self-help books that feel like your witty, bubbly BFF is giving you a pep talk—know that this is definitely not that kind of book. That is not to say that it is boring, it’s just not cute or charming in any way. It’s direct, clear, well structured, and simple.

    He breaks down what contributes to self esteem and makes important distinctions about what self esteem is not. His guidance for building the six pillars is mostly through practicing stream of consciousness writing assignments—which seems too simple, but it is a useful tool. I initially was re-listening to parts so I could take notes and journal along with it. It is not really a casual listen, but it is fantastic. It would be a great read if you are a therapist counseling others with self esteem issues.

    The only thing I found odd and off putting was his repeated mentions of his personal (mentor/romantic) relationship with author Ayn Rand. Felt like a shameless name drop and took away from the flow of the book. He could’ve made his points without mentioning her name. It wasn’t often, but it was odd.

    Overall it has great, solid information to get to the root of low self esteem or to understand the foundations of good self esteem, whether for yourself or in parenting, teaching, or helping others.
    42 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024
    Great book for an introduction to your self esteem and the people around you.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
    An excellent book with useful writing exercises. I like being able to refer to the printed text anytime. So for me it was worth purchasing this hard copy.
    14 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
    Under 50 pages in and got my moneys worth
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021
    If there is one book I would recommend someone to read, this is on the top selections. Nathaniel did a great job explaining abstract concept into words. The exercises are meaningful and rly help me understand myself and others better. Ppl go to school to be "educated" and paying exorbitant money and for what? large number of ppl don't even remember or use the subjects they had "passed" after they graduated hs/college/uni. The lesson offers in this book far more important than what our current school system can offer. It's relevant to everyone's live no matter who you are, what you do, your gender, race etc. We don't teach kids wisdom. We teach them to think like we do and unintededly (or perhaps purposely too in some cases) paved a road for them to make the same mistakes the more "adults" in society have already and constantly do. Then we wonder to ourselves, why is the world the way it is? Do yourself a favor and get this book.
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  • Nirjal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very politiker book
    Reviewed in Sweden on November 12, 2022
    I was looking for this book to raise my self esteem. This is a good practical book. Perfect size. Readable.
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    Very politiker book

    Reviewed in Sweden on November 12, 2022
    I was looking for this book to raise my self esteem. This is a good practical book. Perfect size. Readable.
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  • Amr F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books in psychology
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on November 17, 2024
    Dr. Branden may your soul rest in eternal peace
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
    Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2024
    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.
  • Jade
    5.0 out of 5 stars Has Pages, Has Words, Very Satisfied
    Reviewed in Australia on September 30, 2023
    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.
  • Cliente de Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Self-esteem improvement
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 10, 2019
    Has the basis for self-esteem (not self-love), so if you are like me who has issues to trust thyself, go ahead! This is the best way to start