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How My Writer Friend Ended My Approval-Seeking Behavior

How My Writer Friend Ended My Approval-Seeking Behavior

Ben, you are an amazing friend.

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Ben, you are an amazing friend.

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I feel like relaying a fun story today because it’s one that I think a lot of my friends need to hear. This story takes place back when I worked at Vocal. I was new to earning a living wage, and was desperate to try to gain favor with the upper management there.

By this time, the workplace …

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