Contributions to Our Fund of Knowledge Contained in The Operating Manual for the Self
- A definition of the fundamentals of being human
- A simple yet profound map for personal growth
- An exploration of ability, will, power, empowerment, and choice
- An exploration of many aspects of the Self to provide a comprehensive overview and perspective
- A precise definition of Self-esteem and an explanation of its importance
- A precise definition of Self-worth
- An explanation of the difference between Self-esteem and Self-worth
- An explanation of the relationship between Self-esteem and the conscience
- An expanded description of human needs
- An exploration of the life cycle and the tasks of each stage of the life cycle
- An exploration of the Self as a system of interacting parts
- The delineation of the major components of the Self
- An exploration of the developmental self
- A description of the nature, role, function, use and misuse of the Ego
- A description of the practical use of personality traits and qualities, and an explanation of temperament
- An exploration of the limits of our current conscience and proposals for a new conscience
- A clear and extensive exploration of identity and image, which creates an understanding of how identity and image influence a person’s future
- A description of how the resolution of psycho-dynamic issues is part of our growth
- An explanation of how disturbances of the Self are caused and how disturbances effect a person
- An explanation of how many components of the Self combine into the processes of life