Overcoming the Rating Game: Beyone Self-Love--Beyond Self-Esteem [Paperback]

Paul A. Hauck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1992

Feelings of inferiority are as universal as the common cold, and cause as many problems with health and happiness, says Paul Hauck. To help combat these negative feelings, he discourages individuals from rating themselves and encourages raising self-acceptance, improving skills, and gaining respect from others.

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About the Author

Paul A. Hauck is a retired clinical psychologist. He has written several popular books offering helpful advice and techniques developed through his private practice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press (February 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0664253105
• ISBN-13: 978-0664253103
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Let go your ego!, December 3, 1999

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Bill Cahall (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Overcoming the Rating Game: Beyone Self-Love--Beyond Self-Esteem (Paperback)

I now believe that most emotional disturbance is a result of this thing called "self-esteem/worth/" and their evil twin "ego". Social fears can be attributed to the idea that we will somehow be magically diminished in some way as human beings if people disapprove of us. This book is a great start in demolishing that foolish idea. Another great book that covers this subject is "Overcoming the Myth of Self-Worth" by Richard Franklin.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet., January 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Overcoming the Rating Game: Beyone Self-Love--Beyond Self-Esteem (Paperback)

The book is insightful, and well-written. I reread it any time I'm feeling a bit depressed or down. Outlines the basic princliples of rational-emotive therapy.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True meaning of success is defined here., January 25, 2007

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Grace K - See all my reviews

This review is from: Overcoming the Rating Game: Beyone Self-Love--Beyond Self-Esteem (Paperback)

I found the following messages of the author especially valuable:

1. We are succeeding always as long as we are learning.
2. Doing badly is a valuable experience for learning.
3. Doing things correctly tells us what we want to repeat.
4. After much discipline and hard work, our performance will come closer to our potential ability, and this process is defined as success.

So in stead of measuring myself against others, I should measure my performance against my potential.