Quote: "The solution is to gradually become free of societal rewards and learn how to substitute for the rewards that are under one's own powers."
Questions: Why are people always so drawn to society? Why do people need reassurance? What decisions do people make that must weigh so heavily on others?
Comments: This one is sort of self explanatory. I find this quote to be something I personally practice. As I am a person who need compliments and reassurance now and again, I am the type to find my own rewards in things. I think this is what makes me motivate myself and be personally proud of my achievements. I feel like this is why I feel like I've never accomplished enough, which would be a good or a bad thing. A bad thing because it does feel frustrating sometimes and it's almost as if you don't care about the input of others, which I still think is important. A good thing is because it could be such a useful motivator depending on how you take it. I take personal rewards as something you can spoil yourself with but still keep yourself in check. When the good things are something you can control (the rewards) I find running life to be easier. Some may see that as wreckless, perhaps view it as no self control, but I find it keeping in control of my life and my environment.