“We are often attracted to the wrong things, whether it be money, fame,...” — Robert Greene Quote

“We are often attracted to the wrong things, whether it be money, fame, or approval.”

“In the normal flow of a conversation, our attention is divided. We hear parts of what other people are saying, in order to follow and keep the conversation going. At the same time, we're planning what we'll say next, some exciting story of our own.”

“The things that transfixed you as a child, that you found most exciting was not a passing fancy, but a message about what you're supposed to do.”

“I'm still craving approval from my parents. It took a lot of success for me to realize it was never coming. It's just not in their nature.”

“Covering any artist's song and getting the tick of approval from them is beyond my wildest dreams.”

“You don't have to wait for anyone's approval to do things.”