As the old adage says, "Respect begets respect". Really, @galenkp, it is motivating to say that, "self-esteem will be present in people, when they have given it to others" .
Those people who are respected by the other people around them will have a high sense of esteem for themselves, but they will have to keep several other people in a state of esteem, to maintain their own esteemed status in any situation of life. People with low self-esteem will not perform as much as they should, they will loose the vital energy for achievement and success, and probably nudge themselves into negative thoughts.
I am writer, @gboyegaogunmola. I am writing article on the "psychological aspect of man". I truly appreciate your post. I believe that, self esteem is vital for anyone who wants to be successful in life. People who have no respect for the others, will never be respected in the world of today.
I think, the people who have not respected the others, will also loose the other people's hearts. Such people will never feel as they should, when they have anything to do with these people in the society.