[sinkspur]

Self-esteem is the superficial self-love with no consideration of merit or worth. Self-worth or self-respect is tied into one's accomplishments, moral character, ingenuity, etc.

I know what self-esteem is; according to my huge Webster's self-esteem and self-respect are interchangeable. Criminals, by definition, have a distorted view of themselves, that's why they're criminals.

Just because a criminal has misplaced self-esteem doesn't mean that self-esteem as a concept should be thrown out. I typically take my lessons about psychological health from psychologically healthy people, not murderers and rapists.

Self-esteem is not the cause nor even a major problem with criminals; their view of right and wrong is. If someone thinks highly of himself after he's murdered someone, he's got a distorted view of reality and a distorted view of himself.

I'm 25

Thanks for your wisdom. Care to share with me some jewels about how to be successful in business?

[Skywalk]

Was that dig necessary??? And business has relevance to this subject? Mentioning my age was merely to point out that I've had run-ins with young people with various moral defects, some more dangerous and destructive than others, that's all.

The only thing remotely insulting I posted was that you are a respected poster but you were letting the semantics get in your way.