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The Hidden Trap of External Validation: Why High Achievers Struggle to Feel Successful
From a very young age, human behavior is meticulously shaped by the environment, culture, and social structures that surround us. Society establishes a clear framework of expectations—such as graduating from academic institutions, securing prestigious employment, and hitting traditional milestones—which individuals quickly learn to perceive as markers of "good" behavior. Psychologists note that human beings are…
