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Meaningful self-esteem must be based on experiences of success.
Meaningful self-esteem must be based on experiences of success.
Depression was uncommon in the 60's, typically reported only by middle-aged women.  Depression rates in the US have skyrocketed since then.  Seligman attributes this in part to a change in our culture that emphasizes individual satisfaction over loyalty to a larger group.

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The Optimistic Child, by Martin Seligman

Meaningful self-esteem must be based on experiences of success.

Depression was uncommon in the 60's, typically reported only by middle-aged women. Depression rates in the US have skyrocketed since then. Seligman attributes this in part to a change in our culture that emphasizes individual satisfaction over loyalty to a larger group.