Why I Couldn’t Stop Chasing Gold Stars—Even When I Thought I Was Finished
Ever notice how the chase for gold stars can sneak back into your life when you least expect it—like a ghost from your glory days? I mean, for years I thought I’d shaken off the need for praise once I hung up the career gloves and retired early. But nope. Turns out, swapping performance reviews for Gmail and diving into writing was just opening a new stage for validation—this time with a virtual audience handing out “likes” instead of trophies. So, why does writing, something so personal and freeing, sometimes feel like just another scoreboard? Let’s unravel that slow but sneaky hitch of needing approval, even when you’re deep into crafting words for yourself. Ready to explore this paradox with me? LEARN MORE
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