Self Esteem

In roman society, this respect or esteem was based primarily on such things as wealth, education, rhetorical skill and how good a public speaker you are. The only esteem that one has is bestowed not by the self, but by the group. In this environment, pure pressure is not something negative to be avoided. It's appropriate and welcome. So here's t thing that i have discovered over the years is that western cultures are a mix of some honor shame elements and teenists trying to upend honor shame dynamics. And self esteem is a great example. Yes. You have value no matter what any one thinks about you. Do your own thing. Don't let other people define you.