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Something Is Very Wrong With Modern Life - Arthur Brooks - #1109
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Why We Confuse Fame With Significance
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Strivers who only received parental love through achievement grow up believing love must be earned, driving a lifelong pursuit of fame and specialness as a substitute for genuine significance. [1] — Arthur Brooks "Parents who only give affection for achievement teach children that love must be earned. Those children grow up pursuing fame and external …" 39:00
Parents who only give affection for achievement teach children that love must be earned. Those children grow up pursuing fame and external validation because they believe love is conditional. Anybody who makes you earn their love doesn't love you.
