The moment you stop chasing validation, you begin reclaiming your power. Approval from others often keeps you small—but self-acceptance frees you to live with authenticity, clarity, and quiet strength.

Impress yourself first. Do all that you can to make yourself proud. You are your hardest critic. Make work that helps you fall in love with yourself — that is the magic key, NOT trying to impress others. Paradoxically, it works because that's what makes your work its absolute best.