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Video: Montaigne on Self-Esteem - Philosophy Guide to Happiness - video.google.ca

This video looks at the problem of self-esteem from the perspective of Michel de Montaigne (16th Century), the French philosopher who singled out three main reasons for feeling bad about oneself - sexual inadequecy, failure to live up to social norms, and intellectual inferiority - and then offered practical solutions for overcoming them.

posted by Galen , 18 may 2008, 21:19 | 2 comments
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How to Accept Criticism with Grace and Appreciation - zenhabits.net

How do you deal with criticism? I think the first reaction for most of us is to defend ourselves, or worse yet to lash back. And yet, while criticism can be taken as hurtful and demoralizing, it can also be viewed in a positive way: it is honesty, and it can spur us to do better. It’s an opportunity to improve. Find out more...

posted by Fiona , 6 february 2008, 04:34 | 1 comments
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So Like Us: Monkeys Hate Admitting Errors, Too - economist.com

The endowment effect, an effort to resolve cognitive dissonance - to neutralise the conflict between the knowledge that you've chosen one thing and the idea that another thing might be preferable. Why should monkeys, or people for that matter, evolve such behaviour?

posted by Awakened , 3 february 2008, 23:54 | 0 comments
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Book: Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life by Richard Branson - books.google.com

Global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has built a business empire and made billions,
yet is renowned for his approachability, ability to challenge and succeed...

posted by Galen , 8 october 2007, 09:31 | 0 comments

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