Wow! This seems related to [self-discrepancy theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-discrepancy_theory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-discrepancy_theory

Wow! This seems related to [self-discrepancy theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-discrepancy_theory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-discrepancy_theory), which posits that the gap between the "ideal self" and the "actual self" creates inner conflict.