Self-Esteem and The Making of Independent Thinkers

by Tal Ben Shahar

www.talbenshahar.com

What makes certain individuals independent thinkers? What characteristics separate individuals like Einstein, Beethoven, Freud, and Bill Gates from others in their respective domains? Is it possible to create structures in our education system which will encourage and foster independent thinking? I will argue that self-esteem, specifically a component that I have called independent self-esteem, is the distinguishing characteristic of independent thinkers...(click to link)