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Outer importance, on the other hand, deals with how we value external factors: money, relationships, or even success. When we see these as ultimate validations, we place them on a pedestal, encouraging a disconnect between our aspirations and self-worth. This misalignment creates resistance and prevents us from achieving our goals.
When we burden ourselves with excessive importance, we exert tremendous energy resisting failure rather than focusing on success. Imagine a person tightly walking a high-wire, their thoughts consumed with the fear of falling. In essence, the fear keeps them from reaching the other side.