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The Healthy Route to Self-esteem
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The healthiest form of self-esteem is an outgrowth of natural pride in something you have built, achieved mastery in, or gained through social relationships. Focusing on self-esteem itself as the goal can lead to mental health issues, while framing life in a way that allows for risk-taking and growth can lead to authentic pride and genuine confidence.

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The healthiest form of self-esteem is an emergent phenomenon that frees us to take risks, growth, and challenges without hurting our self-esteem when we fail.
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Self-esteem
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The healthiest form of self-esteem is an emergent phenomenon that frees us to take risks, growth, and challenges without hurting our self-esteem when we fail.

Chapter
The Healthy Route to Self-esteem
Episode
How To Discover & Unlock Your Fullest Potential w/Psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman EP 1116
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The healthiest route to self-esteem is authentic pride, which is different from hubristic pride.
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Mental Health
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The healthiest route to self-esteem is authentic pride, which is different from hubristic pride. Authentic pride is driven by a sense of accomplishment, mastery, and social relationships.

Chapter
The Healthy Route to Self-esteem
Episode
How To Discover & Unlock Your Fullest Potential w/Psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman EP 1116
Podcast
The School of Greatness