Over-emphasis on self-esteem to achieve our aspirations, goals and ambitions leads to wrong self-concept. 

When we treat ourselves with compassion unconditionally, we are better able to perceive our real worthiness which is the foundation for personal and professional improvement.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sscascades.org/2020/11/02/choose-self-compassion-over-self-esteem/