There’s a quiet power in knowing your worth and not wasting energy trying to prove it.
In a world obsessed with validation—likes, applause, promotions, and praise—we often fall into the trap of overexplaining ourselves, bending over backward to prove that we belong, that we’re capable, that we matter.
But Emily Maroutian puts it plainly:
“Don’t waste your energy trying to convince others of your worth. Those who see it don’t need to be convinced. And those who don’t see it don’t want to be convinced.”
It’s a reminder that worth isn’t something you hustle for. It’s something you carry.
The right people—your tribe, your mentors, your supporters—will recognize your light without you having to shine it directly in their eyes. They’ll see your effort, your integrity, your value, often in the quiet things: how you show up when no one’s watching, the way you treat people when there’s nothing to gain, your consistency, your grace under pressure.
And those who don’t? It’s not your job to drag them into understanding. Some minds are closed not because they lack the capacity to see, but because they’ve already chosen not to look.
So protect your peace.
Focus your energy on building, growing, giving.
Let your work speak for itself, let your presence be your proof.
Because when you stop trying to be seen,
you realize you were never invisible to the right eyes.
Trust your worth. Invest in those who already do.
Kenrick Vaz 