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Rabbi Moshe Haber Orchot Saddiqim: Beyond the Yes Man: The Art of Striving Aug 6, 2026
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Shaar Rishon:Page 38
Beyond the Yes Man: The Art of Striving
Aug 6, 2026
This text examines the psychological dangers of excessive praise and the importance of maintaining a balance between confidence and self-correction. While positive reinforcement builds self-esteem, the author warns that a constant stream of compliments can lead to stagnation and arrogance, eventually making a person "allergic" to necessary criticism. This phenomenon is compared to a "yes man"…
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