The following thoughts, originally posted to an electronic mailing list, are now part of the introduction to Dr. Branden’s recent book, Taking Responsibility: Self-Reliance and the Accountable Life. THE BASIC DISPOSITION TOWARD HAPPINESS During the past three years, I...
Originally published in Bottom Line Personal 9/1/00. Reprinted by permission. One of the most important ingredients in your personal development is taking real responsibility for your actions. This requires that you consciously become the cause of the results that you...
SELF-CONCEPT IS DESTINY I I met her when she came to a workshop I was conducting on “Self-esteem and the Art of Being.” She was thirty-two years old, pretty, and worked as a receptionist in a law firm. Early in life she had decided that she knew what she was – “a bad...
It is fairly evident that a healthy level of self-esteem can positively impact all aspects of our lives, including our career. The more solid our self-esteem, the more likely we are to cope with challenges, overcome obstacles, and persevere no matter how many times we...
Originally published in Bottom Line Personal 9/1/00. Reprinted by permission. The best companies, the best departments, and the best staffs are those where everyone feels comfortable and confident in their decisions. They are free from fear of retribution or...