You can do one of two things; just shut up, which is something I don't find easy, or learn an awful lot very fast, which is what I tried to do.
Jane FondaRead
If you are an approval addict, your behaviour is as easy to control as that of any other junkie. All a manipulator need do is a simple two-step process: Give you what you crave, and then threaten to take it away. Every drug dealer in the world plays this game.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the dangers of seeking validation from others and how it can lead to manipulation.
Harriet B. Braiker's quote compares an individual's need for approval to addiction, suggesting that those who constantly seek validation are vulnerable to manipulation. Just as a drug dealer controls a junkie by giving them what they crave and then threatening to withhold it, manipulators exploit the desire for approval to control and influence others, making it crucial to recognize and overcome this dependency.
Themes
ApprovalManipulationAddictionValidationControl
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on personal development, this quote could be used to highlight the importance of self-acceptance.
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