I Don’t Care About Your Likes
Finding Purpose Beyond Validation
Creating great products and services is difficult if you don't start by believing in yourself. We live in a world dominated by external validation: social media and comparisons condition us to seek success in recognition, wealth, or power. And none of these are inherently bad—as long as they become a consequence and not a cause.
In other words, if you focus all your energy on achieving recognition, wealth, or power—sooner or later—you will discover that this pursuit is empty. You cannot achieve a consequence without first being a champion of a cause. That’s why the solution begins with defining what is truly important to you. Find something worth striving for beyond yourself. And here’s the key: you must do this without focusing on what’s outside your control. Other people’s expectations or standards can become an emotional and mental trap for your confidence and purpose.
Seen differently: imagine life as a journey, not a destination. Every step toward a purpose redefines the quality of your existence. Why should you care what others think? The likes? The views? Those are merely consequences of what you do, not the ultimate reason for why you do it.
I’m writing this article right now without expecting you to read it. I’m writing it with the purpose of learning more about myself and to share these lessons with you. So, what have I learned today?
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The conclusion to all this is simple but powerful: Do things for yourself and contribute to the world, not seek others' approval. When you stop looking for external validation and focus on what truly matters to you, you transform your life into an incredible journey.