"I had several achievements under my belt, yet the accolades and praise never felt quite enough. The need for external validation consumed me, overshadowing my own sense of accomplishment and robbing me of genuine pride in my achievements."
"Interestingly enough, not only did I know I didn't want to rely on external validation, but deep down, I also knew that those who constantly sought validation were often less fulfilled."
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