Self-esteem is one of those things that seems like some people have it naturally, and others simply don't. Unfortunately for those who seem to lack it, confidence in yourself is one of the most crucial components of motivation and creativity. The next few episodes of my Musician Psychology series are dedicated to exploring why someone might lack that confidence, and how to rebuild it. In this installment, we're looking at the role of supportive figures in your life, or lack thereof, and how your self-esteem is affected by this. If you feel like your creativity and motivation aren't quite where you'd like them to be, you absolutely will benefit from the following video. P.S. Ignore the ridiculous title - as clunky as it is to read, it makes my Google rankings amazing. By Kevin Goetz