The Virtue of Inner Strength

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 DisciplineBranden elevates self-esteem from a psychological need to a spiritual practice—a disciplined way of orienting your awareness, truthfulness, and personal integrity. You’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.

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