<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Appreciating and being appreciated is a common desire, but overappreciation is rare and can be toxic when it warps expectations.</li><li>The craving for overappreciation can lead to dependency and toxic behaviors, like seeking undeserved credit.</li><li>Appreciation should be seen as a byproduct of our work, not the sole motivation. We should focus on contributing because we can, not for external validation.</li><li>Instead of being trapped by overappreciating audiences or unappreciative partners, we should use feedback to reallocate our efforts and focus on making meaningful contributions.</li></ul>

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