R02 · Social Judgement and Approval
Approval-seeking and people-pleasing
Subordinating one's own standards and truth to win applause, validation or liking.
Cues
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“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.”
Excellence is its own reward
Creating one's own life requires judging self-worth by self-generated ideals; applause or disdain from others becomes insignificant because attaining excellence itself bestows pride, fulfilment and true self-esteem.
“Why do you take pleasure in praise from those you cannot praise yourself?”
“Whatever anyone does or says, I must be emerald and keep my colour.”