The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.
About Nathaniel Branden
Nathaniel Brandenwas a Canadian-American psychotherapist and writer known for his work in the psychology of self-esteem. A former associate and romantic partner of Ayn Rand, Branden also played a prominent role in the 1960s in promoting Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism.
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Live with integrity, respect the rights of other people, and follow your own bliss.
Canadian-American psychotherapist and writer
There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity.
Canadian-American psychotherapist and writer
A woman in love will do almost anything for a man, except give up the desire to improve him.
Canadian-American psychotherapist and writer
In a world in which the total of human knowledge is doubling about every ten years, our security can rest only on our ability to learn.
Canadian-American psychotherapist and writer
Productive achievement is a consequence and an expression of health and self-esteem, not its cause.
Canadian-American psychotherapist and writer
The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.
Canadian-American psychotherapist and writer
Self esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.
Canadian-American psychotherapist and writer