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(1) Monitor other people more than you
monitor yourself.
(2) Imagine you can read their minds
about how they see you.
(3) When reading their minds, assume
negative feelings and judgments.
(4) When reading their minds, treat your
projections as if they were the truth.
(5) Treat others’ approval and disapproval
as if they came from your parents.
(6) Implement steps 1-5 constantly and
without realizing it.
(7) Hide your real thoughts, feelings,
needs and preferences.
(8) Practice people-pleasing regularly.
(9) Treat disapproval as evidence, and
approval as a mistake.
(10) Reject all compliments as undeserved.
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[3] Why I need everyone to like me
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