Acharya Prashant explains that most people do not live their lives for themselves, but rather for others. He uses the example of a student's mark sheet to illustrate that the sadness or nervousness associated with poor results is often not personal, but stems from the fear of showing those results to parents, teachers, and potential employers. He argues that if there were no one to show the results to, the emotional distress would vanish, proving that our actions are driven by external validation. He compares this state to a puppet show where the performer dances for an audience and is controlled by someone else, lacking self-awareness. He further points out that even the act of studying is often not for personal growth but to obtain a degree to show others. He asserts that if universities stopped awarding degrees, many would stop studying altogether because their motivation is purely external. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that while one may take information from the outside world, the final decision must come from within. He notes that while it is necessary for a child to be guided by others for safety, adults should not remain psychologically dependent. Life is meant to be seen through one's own vision and walked upon with one's own feet.