The psychology of self-esteem
by Nathaniel Branden · first published 1969
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Psychology of Self-esteem by the same author is brilliant https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Self-Esteem-Revolutionary-...
on “Ask HN: What books have made the biggest impact on your mental models?” ↗…situation, the best books I read were: "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents", "Running on Empty: Overcoming your Childhood Emotional Neglect", "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving" and "Psychology of Self-esteem". I also recommend the post "What is a central purpose in life?" (plus comments) [1] for a discussion of how to integrate one's career values). [1] http://aristotleadventure.blogspot.com/2008/05/what-is-centr...
on “Takeaways from coaching CEOs, founders and VCs” ↗…recommended. http://www.amazon.com/Arabian-Nights-New-Deluxe/dp/039333166... Healthy at 100, John Robbins. Just started, looks promising. http://www.amazon.com/Healthy-100-Scientifically-Healthiest-... The Psychology of Self Esteem, Nathaniel Branden. Gosh, Branden's so smart, I just wish he'd use smaller words and sentences so I could get his general ideas faster. http://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Self-Esteem-Revolutionary-A...…
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