THE SIX PILLARS OF SELF-ESTEEM
by
My purpose in this book is to identify, in greater depth and
comprehensiveness than in my previous writings, the most important
factors on which self-esteem depends. If self-esteem is the health of the
mind, then few subjects are of comparable urgency.
The turbulence of our times demands strong selves with a clear sense of
identity, competence, and worth. With a breakdown of cultural consensus,
an absence of worthy role models, little in the public arena to inspire our
allegiance, and disorientingly rapid change a permanent feature of our lives,
it is a dangerous moment in history not to know who we are or not to trust
ourselves. The stability we cannot find in the world we must create within
our own persons. To face life with low self-esteem is to be at a severe
disadvantage. These considerations are part of my motivation in writing this
book.
