In a world in which the total of human knowledge is doubling about every ten years, our security can rest only on our ability to learn
Nathaniel BrandenFor children mastery entails struggle. This means they must be permitted to struggle. If parents inappropriately step in to "help"-out of impatience or solicitude-they sabotage important learning. Among other things, the child is unlikely to discover the advantages of perseverance and self-discipline.
Nathaniel BrandenEvery day, it's important to ask and answer these questions: "What's good in my life?" and "What needs to be done?"
Nathaniel BrandenIt's not that achievements prove our worth but rather that the process of achieving is the means by which we develop our effectiveness, our competence at living.
Nathaniel Branden