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The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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The Impact of Childhood on Self-Perception

This chapter explores how childhood experiences shape self-esteem and personality development, emphasizing the lasting effects of negative reinforcement and early trauma. It critiques the self-esteem movement of the 1980s and addresses the rise of individualism and its connection to mental health issues. The discussion advocates for a balanced approach to self-acceptance and self-love, promoting collaboration over unchallenged authenticity.

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