Better Than Self-Esteem Is Reality-Esteem

Better Than Self-Esteem Is Reality-Esteem
Amidst the self-esteem craze, students study less, feel more ambitious, and are more sure of themselves despite a decline in measured abilities.VGstockstudio/Shutterstock
Barry Brownstein
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Many people want to build their self-esteem and confidence. A Google search reveals more than 500 million entries on confidence-building, while self-help books and scholarly articles abound.

An influential bestseller by Harvard professor Amy Cuddy, “Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges,” was on lists of best business books in 2015 and 2016.
Barry Brownstein
Barry Brownstein
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Barry Brownstein is professor emeritus of economics and leadership at the University of Baltimore. He is the author of “The Inner-Work of Leadership,” and his essays have appeared in publications such as the Foundation for Economic Education and Intellectual Takeout.
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