““..Well?" "Well what?" "Was it good?" "Was it—?" So typically bloody Toreth. "God, I can't remember." Then she took pity on him. "Yes, it was. I mean, I haven't spent ten years thinking about it every time I screwed anyone, but it was, oh, I don't know...in the top ten." He grinned. "Top five?””
A fragmented, humorous exchange reveals how people often seek validation for past efforts, even when the criteria are vague or self‑deprecating.
In simple terms: People crave acknowledgment, even for unclear achievements.
Validation is sought despite ambiguous standards.
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Over‑reliance on external validation can erode intrinsic motivation.
