This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Understanding the self can feel like unraveling a ...

Our self-concept is the image we have of our bodies, capabilities, impressions, etc. (Bailey, 2003). It includes: The material self. Our body, possessions, and other things in our lives. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. In a business culture that often rewards outward performance—decisiveness, charisma, and control—Margaret C. Andrews invites ...