You Can 'Be Yourself' Or 'Seek the Approval of Others' And You Cannot Have It Both Ways. - READ MORE

To fully be yourself you have to give up for all time seeking the approval of others for any reason. When you seek the approval of others that is a VOTE of no confidence in yourself.  

The only reason you want someone else's approval is because you are afraid to approve of yourself or afraid to approve of your own actions.

Seeking the approval of others will always cause you to end up being a victim of life rather than victorious in life.

It is fine to tell people in advance what you plan to do, out of courtesy but seeking their approval to do it will not make you a stronger person, it will weaken you. -- Frederick Zappone