In recent years, some researchers have proposed that narcissism levels are on the rise as evidenced by an increased sense of entitlement and unrealistic expectations in younger generation millennials; and by an overall rise in individualism and materialism in our society. The article entitled: “Is Self-Compassion the New & Improved Self-Esteem?” located under the Week 4 Required Resources offers a new concept of self-esteem. This new concept stems from Buddhist philosophy which considers feelings of personal inadequacy and suffering as something we all go through, and which emphasizes the importance of viewing oneself and others with compassion, particularly during difficult or stressful periods. This philosophy stands in direct contrast to the notion of eliminating all feelings of low self-esteem and setting perfectionistic or idealistic standards for oneself. After reading Chapter 4 in your e-Text and the article entitled: “Is Self-Compassion the New & Improved Self-Esteem?”, please discuss this new concept of self-esteem and compare it to Nathaniel Brandon’s ideas about self-esteem based on self-efficacy and self-respect as described in Chapter 4 of your e-Text.