An interesting take on it, though I would not go so far as to say that you must crave attention and affection in order to be a success. There are other motivat

An interesting take on it, though I would not go so far as to say that you must crave attention and affection in order to be a success. There are other motivations to work hard and succeed that don't spring from inherent flaws in our person and oftentimes these convictions prove to be more selfless and enduring than any narcissistic need for recognition. You don't have to feel unloved in order to be discontented with the state of the world. You don't have to crave the love of others in order to be brokenhearted over the suffering that people go through. In short: a deep and lasting desire to make the world a better place does not first require an unfulfilled need for love. The passion can be fueled by a desire to better the world and the lives of those around us.