The Unapologetic Man Podcast My Top 3 Secrets to Literally Not Care What People Think of Me Anymore
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Jun 26, 2025 Discover three transformative secrets to stop worrying about what others think. Explore how parental validation shapes our self-esteem and how it ties to our ancestral need for approval. Learn to cultivate internal motivation and self-confidence, realizing others are often too focused on their insecurities to judge you. Embrace the power of self-love and prioritize your unique path, putting self-validation at the forefront of personal growth.
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Parenting Creates Approval Addiction
- Mark Singh shares how overly supportive or critical parenting creates addiction to external approval.
- This pattern causes us to care too much about others' opinions later in life.
Approval Drives Survival Brain
- Caring about others' opinions is evolutionarily rooted in tribal survival mechanisms.
- Our lizard brain is hardwired to seek approval because it meant safety in ancient communities.
Build Internal Validation In Kids
- Shift your child's mindset by asking how they feel about their achievements instead of praising them.
- This builds internal validation rather than dependence on outside approval.
