Nathaniel Branden’s Conceptualization of Self-Esteem:
Why It Is Important — and Two Simple Questions the Asking of Which Have Direct & Immediate Self-Esteem Boosting Effects

Date : Sunday September 13th
Time : 11am
Venue :
White Horse Tavern
116 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 254-6633

Mark Shar, a BON founding member and long-time BON participant and fan of Ayn Rand’s works, will present his thoughts & ideas about Nathaniel Branden’s conceptualization of self-esteem and why it is important.

Questions that will be addressed include:
- What is self-esteem?
- How does Rand’s definition differ from Branden’s?
- Are there things/people external to self that can increase or decrease one’s self-esteem?
- Why understanding this concept — and especially Branden’s conceptualization of it — is vital to your psychological health and, in particular, your happiness & success, your felt enjoyment and level of satisfaction in life.
- What are the actions or practices that enhance self-esteem?
- What are two simple questions you can ask yourself, day in and day out, about anything and everything in your life that will, in the asking have a direct and immediate positive impact on your self-esteem, your happiness and your level of satisfaction in life?

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