What if I didn't need to prove myself to anyone?

How much of what you do everyday is driven by your desire to be acknowledged and validated? 

Are you always seeking someone's approval, consciously or unconsciously? 

Do you ever get it? Probably not as often as you'd like.

And how often to people shout or laugh at you, telling you you're wrong and a stupid idiot?

And what then? Do you try even harder to be seen? 

If this is not fun and you find you're doing things you don't really enjoy, hoping to please someone else, ask“What if I didn't need to prove myself to anyone?”

What if you were absolutely awesome just as you are and did not need anyone else to approve you? 

Would that make life easier and more fun?