#8 The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem (Nathaniel Branden, 1994) Part 2 of 2

In this second part of our discussion on The 6 Pillars of Self-Esteem we take a deep dive into the final three pillars: the practice of self assertiveness, the practice of living purposefully and the practice of personal integrity. We also discuss external factors on self-esteem.    Hope you enjoy.  Will & Luke 00:15 Introductions  01:05 Pillar 4: The Practice of Self assertiveness (Honour wants, needs and values whilst seeking appropriate forms of their expression). How this leads to individuation and the building of relationships  17:25 Pillar  5: The Practice of Living Purposefully (1. Taking responsibility for formulating ones goals and purpose consciously - what's worth doing, 2. Being concerned to identify the actions needed to achieve ones goals, 3. Monitoring behaviour to check that it is in align with ones goals, 4. Paying attention to ones actions to know where they are leading and where one wants to go)  25: 45 Pillar 6: The Practice of Personal Integrity - the integration of chosen ideals, convictions, standards, values, beliefs and behaviour  40:15 Reflections on Pillars 4,5,6. Accountability in all situations. Bringing values in consciousness.   48:39 The philosophy of self esteem according to Nathaniel Brandon. Core beliefs.  52:15 External factors of self esteem (Childhood & Parenting - Attachment Theory)  1:07:45 Reflections on work  1:17:15 We act in accordance with values regardless of consciously or unconsciously  1:18:15 Self esteem and psychotherapy  1:25:15 Survival strategies and the recovery model  1:28:30 Integrating sub-personalities (transactional analysis)  1:33:45 Self esteem and cultural impacts  1:44:17 The '7th Pillar' willingness to live by principles when things aren't going well. Willingness to confront and like yourself.   1:51:20 Conclusions   Purchase the book at: http://www.nathanielbranden.com/ This specific episode can also be seen on: https://youtu.be/AeIslnfgRjM Check our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Y_SKLFpax13442jA3giaw/videos Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2R1BRcriKWcvOU1XMJQhyW Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/will-luke-discuss/id1572512365 Listen to us on Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81Zjk2YTNmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Also available on: Anchor, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public.