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SELF-ESTEEM AND WELL-BEING
Guest: Nathaniel Branden Program 2441
Host: Michael Toms Interview Date: 2/11/1994 Program Length: 1 Hour
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Program Description: A pioneer in improving self-esteem, Nathaniel Branden speaks from a quarter-century of experience in both theory and practice. Taking us far beyond shallow or selfish interpretations, he shows how self-esteem is a crucial tool for dealing with personal, family and societal problems. He tells us how to develop self-responsibility and self-acceptance, to live conscious and purposeful lives and--most importantly--to harness "the terrific power of converting a want into a conscious purpose." Even if you have lots of self-esteem, it's always good to dust off the areas that have become dull from facing daily challenges. Branden gives us a wealth of practical advice for leading effective lives that fulfill our goals and principles. 1 hour
Branden is a practicing psychotherapist at the Branden Institute for Self-Esteem, and the author of many books including Judgment Day: My Years with Ayn Rand (Houghton Mifflin 1989) and The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem (Bantam 1994).
Topics explored in this dialogue:
A clear and simple definition of self-esteem
What self-esteem can and cannot do for you
How self-esteem acts as "the immune system of consciousness"
The "Six Pillars of Self-Esteem" and what each of them means in our lives
A telling story about people asserting their right to exist
How to move beyond blame and victimhood into self-responsibility
How to convert your desires into effective action
What Branden's wife taught him about "the discipline of kindness"