If you really want it, you must bet on yourself first. You must believe in yourself first; you must cultivate the confidence to go after what you want. You must intrinsically believe you are worthy of what you wish for. You must put yourself out there, even when the uncertainty is sinking inside you. Stop waiting for recognition. Stop waiting for someone to tell you you're good enough. If we only pursue something after others have approved of it, our action is not rooted in our internal beliefs, but is fueled by external validation. We put our confidence into the hands of other humans. The universe shows up for you once you show up for yourself.