What is External Validation? And Why is it Not Always Your Answer?
What is external validation? And why is it not always your answer? It has been a while since the last article on my blog. Since Tet 2026 is coming, I want to talk about the topic of external validation – or the strong desire to seek approval from the external world and why it matters for many. First of all, the term ‘validation’ may refer to many concepts in different situations, from philosophy and medicine to even entrepreneurship. Although there are certain differences and applications, it fundamentally refers to the act of obtaining approval, recognition or acceptance from others and external systems to ‘valuate’ our own self-worth. In the scope of this blog, let us learn more about the philosophical and psychological dimensions of this term. ...
