The Virtue of Inner Strength (häftad, eng)

Discover The Virtue of Inner Strength by renowned self-esteem pioneer Nathaniel Branden, a compelling new work that reinvigorates his foundational insights while introducing a powerful new chapter: Self-Esteem as a Spiritual Discipline. Branden—who authored nearly 20 transformative books, including The Psychology of Self-Esteem and The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem—was among the first psychologists to rigorously define self-esteem as the experience of being competent to cope and worthy of happiness.  In this essential new volume, Branden blends his hallmark psychological clarity with a fresh spiritual lens, showing how self-esteem is not only a path to personal wellbeing but also a deeper quest of consciousness and integrity.

In The Virtue of Inner Strength, you’ll:

• Learn why self-esteem is your most important right—and how defending it is essential for genuine happiness.
• Understand Branden’s classic insight: “Self-esteem is the reputation you get with yourself,” developed through competent, confident, courageous action—while misguided actions chip away at your inner strength.
• Explore his practical self-esteem methods—living consciously, accepting responsibility, integrity, purposefulness, assertiveness, and selfacceptance—each building deep psychological resilience.

The benefits for the reader:

• A renewed sense of personal agency: build trust in your mind and expand confidence that you deserve success, love, and fulfillment.
• Emotional resilience: confront self-doubt, face fears, and channel discomfort as fuel for personal growth.
• Spiritual clarity: deepen your connection to reality and develop a consciousness rooted in truth, purpose, and integrity.
• Lifeaffirming habits: cultivate lifelong practices—living consciously, self-responsibly, and with integrity—that protect your inner strength even when challenged.
• Holistic balance: integrate psychological insight with spiritual discipline to emerge as a whole, self-empowered person.

New in this edition: Self-Esteem as a Spiritual Discipline
Branden elevates self-esteem from a psychological need to a spiritual practice—a disciplined way of orienting your awareness, truthfulness, and personal integrityYou’ll discover:

• How self-esteem differs from fleeting self-image—a deep container for your thoughts, feelings, and responses.
• * Why self-esteem is more than “feel good”; when grounded in reality and built through the “six pillars,” it transforms into a spiritual achievement.<

In a culture that often confuses self-esteem with vanity or entitlement, Branden’s work stands firm: true self-esteem is earned, grounded, and crucial for navigating life’s complexities. The Virtue of Inner Strength is your comprehensive guide to building an unshakable foundation of inner power—both practical and profound—rooted in psychological insight and spiritual depth.

Format	Häftad
Omfång	162 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	G&D Media
Utgivningsdatum	2026-05-12
ISBN	9781722507442