Table of Contents

Part One: The Basic Steps.

1. The Importance of Self Esteem.

2. Living Consciously.

3. Self-Acceptance.

4. Embracing our Strengths.

5. Self-Responsibility.

6. Self-Assertiveness.

7. Living Purposefully.

8. Integrity.

Part Two: Special Issues.

9. Romantic Love.

10. Fear of Selfishness.

11. Jealousy.

12. Expressing Anger.

13. Defensiveness.

14. Success Anxiety.

Part Three: Empowering Strategies.

15. Trying Something Different.

16. Knowing our Boundaries.

17. Building a Career.

18. Experimenting in Intimacy.

19. Choosing Happiness.

Appendix: Was Ayn Rand a Feminist?

About the Author

NATHANIEL BRANDEN is a pioneer in the field of self-esteem. A practicing clinician in Los Angeles, he is also a international corporate consultant who teaches the application of self-esteem principles and technology to the challenges of modern business organizations. Branden is the author of many widely acclaimed books including The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, Taking Responsibility, The Art of Living Consciously, and Self-Esteem at Work.