Do you how to overcome the need for adulation. I for one constantly seek adulation. For the good of one's career, some say one has to constantly repeat their achievements. Evolutionarily we may do it because some will fall for it and support us thereby enhancing our chances of survival. But, I think I love adulation to the point of being mentally sick.
It is quite possible your career will suffer if you don't value adulation highly. It is a strong motivator to do well. It is sort of necessary to get adulation in order to get promoted.
That said, the costs of valuing adulation are too high and I've observed an even pathological need to seek praise in myself. It wasn't overt praise seeking but it was buried in there.
The way I fight my need for adulation is with my Christian faith. There is a higher purpose and higher goal than success in my life.
