“When you have a healthy self-esteem, qualities such as likeability, confidence, trustworthiness, compassion, sense of humor, empathy, and optimism all serve to make you more interesting and successful. But unfortunately, we sometimes get in our own way . . .”

Susan C. Young is a contemporary American author and speaker. She writes with clarity and warmth about resilience, purpose, and the quiet strength found in everyday struggles, often drawing from her own experiences in education and personal growth. Her work emphasizes practical wisdom and the value of intentional living.