As an adult I realized my attitude came from simply not having any example or basis for what I was doing. All I had were long term goals that always seemed just beyond the horizon.
In that situation almost any expectations will seem lofty and it's just as easy to feel either pride or shame regardless of what is actually accomplished.
This is not easy to deal with, but it is possible. As they say, you should surround yourself with people you can look up to. That's how you grow.
As an adult I realized my attitude came from simply not having any example or basis for what I was doing. All I had were long term goals that always seemed just beyond the horizon.
In that situation almost any expectations will seem lofty and it's just as easy to feel either pride or shame regardless of what is actually accomplished.
This is not easy to deal with, but it is possible. As they say, you should surround yourself with people you can look up to. That's how you grow.