The more I read about self-esteem, the more I realise how much of an hindrance it is. Tell me what you think.

I've recently read an article about self-esteem. I thought it brought some valid points and some solid argumentation demonstrating that no entering the process of self-evaluation is pretty much the best alternative to an high or low self-esteem.

You can find the article here:

http://www.geocities.com/forbidden_area/esteem.html

Take the time to read it, it's really worth your time.

I would be very interested to hear your insight about this.

Here's the key principles. I would be interest what you think about the author's interpretation of self-esteem and the hindrance it causes.

Remember, Key Point #1: Self-esteem must, in some way, be earned.

Remember, Key Point #2: Self-esteem must be earned repeatedly. It is never permanent.

Remember, Key Point #3: Self-esteem leads intermittently to self-damnation.

Remember, Key Point #4: Self-esteem usually promotes social and behavioral inhibition.

Remember, Key Point #5: A compulsive drive for self-esteem leads to frequent anxiety.

As an immediate corollary, we deduce Key Point #6: Self-esteem- related anxiety is an obstacle to achieving those goals essential to our self-esteem!

So, remember, Key Point #7: To overcome self-esteem-related anxiety and inhibition, recognize that your choice is not between self-esteem and self-condemnation. Your choice, rather, is between establishing an overall self-image and establishing no self-image. View your external actions and traits as desirable or undesirable, but abstain from esteeming or damning yourself as a whole.