Acharya Prashant addresses the common concern of being affected by the opinions of others, explaining that the problem arises when one links external opinions to their self-image. He emphasizes that what others say is merely information or feedback from their own minds, which should not be allowed to mechanically transform how one sees themselves. He points out that people often keep their own 'eyes' or intelligence closed, depending instead on others to define their worth. This dependency makes individuals vulnerable to both praise and criticism, as accepting a compliment implies one must also accept an insult from the same source. He further explains that true self-awareness cannot be borrowed from others; it must come from one's own direct observation and intelligence. While general information can be gathered from external sources, the understanding of one's own life and decisions must be internal. Acharya Prashant warns against the tendency to crave validation or to tolerate possessiveness in relationships, as these are forms of dependency that allow others to dominate one's emotions. He concludes that while others can help one wake up, they cannot substitute for the functioning of one's own intelligence, and one must not allow external words to become their identity.