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6 filarow poczucia wlasnej wartosci
6 filarow poczucia wlasnej wartosci
- GenresPsychology
480 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2022
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September 1, 2025
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden
Nathaniel Branden wrote the classic psychology book; Psychology of Self- Esteem. He was a friend, disciple and lover of Ayn Rand, whose books- The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged I have read and appreciated very much- especially the latter.
For quite a while I thought pop-psychology books about making yourself better are just nonsense…well, most of them are, but there are solid studies behind books like the ones written by Nathaniel Branden: we need to have confidence, trust our own abilities- this affects all aspects: achievements, or lack thereof, our relationships with spouses, children and others. People with high self-esteem are rational, have creativity, benevolence. Those with low self-esteem manifest rigidity, defensiveness, fear and even hostility towards other people.
If we do not appreciate ourselves, whom do we appreciate? Nobody.
People with low self –esteem communicate poorly.
Signs of high self-esteem are: eyes are alert, posture is Relaxed, body is erect, walk purposeful, the voice is clear, modulating.
The key in appearance is: Relaxation, when you have self-esteem you’re not hiding, not at war with who you are, which is characteristic for people with low self-esteem.
When we have low self-esteem we are in fear of exposure, humiliation, failure
The six principles are:
1) practice of living consciously
2) practice of self-acceptance- here a “funny’ exercise is recommended: watch and accept yourself naked in a mirror J
3) practice of self-responsibility
4) practice of self-assertiveness
5) practice of living purposefully
6) practice of personal integrity
Nathaniel Branden wrote the classic psychology book; Psychology of Self- Esteem. He was a friend, disciple and lover of Ayn Rand, whose books- The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged I have read and appreciated very much- especially the latter.
For quite a while I thought pop-psychology books about making yourself better are just nonsense…well, most of them are, but there are solid studies behind books like the ones written by Nathaniel Branden: we need to have confidence, trust our own abilities- this affects all aspects: achievements, or lack thereof, our relationships with spouses, children and others. People with high self-esteem are rational, have creativity, benevolence. Those with low self-esteem manifest rigidity, defensiveness, fear and even hostility towards other people.
If we do not appreciate ourselves, whom do we appreciate? Nobody.
People with low self –esteem communicate poorly.
Signs of high self-esteem are: eyes are alert, posture is Relaxed, body is erect, walk purposeful, the voice is clear, modulating.
The key in appearance is: Relaxation, when you have self-esteem you’re not hiding, not at war with who you are, which is characteristic for people with low self-esteem.
When we have low self-esteem we are in fear of exposure, humiliation, failure
The six principles are:
1) practice of living consciously
2) practice of self-acceptance- here a “funny’ exercise is recommended: watch and accept yourself naked in a mirror J
3) practice of self-responsibility
4) practice of self-assertiveness
5) practice of living purposefully
6) practice of personal integrity
May 9, 2025
Przeczytanie tej książki wiele zmieniło we mnie. Uważam, że każdy kto chce pochylić się nad swoim "ja" nie zawiedzie się czytając ją. Jest intrygująco współczesna, porusza temat który dotyczy każdego z nas, często nie zdajemy sobie sprawy jak ogromny wpływ na naszą codzienność ma poczucie własnej wartości, dlatego polecam każdemu na drodze rozwoju osobistego i nie tylko❣️
January 14, 2026
Świetna książka, jeśli ktoś zastanawia się czym jest pewność siebie i jak można nad nią pracować. Autor opisuje 6 filarów, podaje przykłady i zachęca do refleksji. Oprócz ciekawych spostrzeżeń autora książka ma również ćwiczenia pisemne, nad którymi warto się pochylić.
Naprawdę warto ją przeczytać.
Naprawdę warto ją przeczytać.
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