Feelings of inferiority are as frequent as the common cold, and cause as many problems with health and happiness, says Paul Hauck, renowned author of many books. He examines how the inferiority complex is shaped, considers the question of human worth in detail, and shows how people who strive for self-esteem often make themselves sick rather than healthy. Hauck discourages individuals from rating themselves and encourages self-acceptance, skills improvement, and gaining respect from others. He advises people to only rate what they do, and to break the 'bad habit' of negative thinking.