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The societal pressure to conform and gain approval can be overwhelming. It is necessary to overcome the impulse to care about what others think. The way to achieve this is to focus solely on one’s own opinions and desires. Cultivating self-approval can involve creating an ideal version of oneself—one that deserves pride and happiness based on self-initiated achievements rather than external validation.
Hide Your Plans
When developing ambitious goals, restraint is key. Plans should be treated as closely guarded secrets. Each time aspirations are shared, they tend to lose their potency, undermining the chances of success. Instead, only seek advice from select individuals and share minimal information to protect the integrity of your goals.