What is the psychology behind proving and asserting oneself?
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"To assert yourself is to deny your true nature; drop the need for approval and embrace the uniqueness that is inherently yours."
According to Osho, the drive to assert and prove oneself arises from an imposed inferiority complex: as children we’re told we’re not enough and must meet others’ commandments. To escape shame we perform for approval, abandoning our own nature. Whether we succeed or fail, misery follows. The remedy is to drop comparison and honor one’s unique potential rather than conforming.
We try to show off because adults made us feel not good enough, but peace comes when we stop comparing and grow as our own unique self.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces anxiety by freeing you from chasing approval.
- Improves parenting/teaching by nurturing uniqueness instead of comparison.
- Guides life choices toward work and habits aligned with your nature.
- Improves parenting/teaching by nurturing uniqueness instead of comparison.
- Guides life choices toward work and habits aligned with your nature.
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