When someone over-enthusiastically touts their value, it’s natural to doubt them. It seems like they’re trying to convince themselves as much as they are others. Humans sense doubt and desperation the way animals smell fear, so seeking recognition from the outside often backfires. The more frantically approval is sought, the less likely it is to be given. Ironically, the most effective way to get approval is by exuding that quiet confidence that comes from…
Self-acceptance.
Steve and Jarl
