When You No Longer Seek Validation and Approval From Others

After you embodied Machiavellian and Stoic principles

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Someone tried to provoke you by calling you a good-for-nothing, but you stayed silent.

He tried to provoke you further by insulting your parents, and you replied good!

He tried to put a naked woman in front of you, but you sat down cross-legged and began to meditate.

When he talks about the weather, you talk about the meaning of life.

When he tries to compare his accomplishments with yours, you reply at least I earn $1 per day without having a job.

When he flaunts his attractive wife, you pick your maid who is more attractive than his wife.

He tries to talk cock with you, and you simply stare at him, bored.

You no longer perform just to keep old relationships alive. You are okay for them to leave you alone.

You can play your favourite games, commit to a passion, develop a new skill, or a new way of life.

Life is lighter when it belongs solely to yourself.

You no longer need to flatter, beg, or stay small.

Did you manage to stop seeking validation and approval from others?

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