{"id":88,"date":"2025-02-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davidorgenauthor.com\/resource\/your-value-is-not-what-people-say-or-think-a-perspective-by-dr-david-rex-orgen\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T13:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T13:14:09","slug":"your-value-is-not-what-people-say-or-think-a-perspective-by-dr-david-rex-orgen","status":"publish","type":"dorgen_resource","link":"https:\/\/davidorgenauthor.com\/index.php\/resource\/your-value-is-not-what-people-say-or-think-a-perspective-by-dr-david-rex-orgen\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Value Is Not What People Say or Think \u2013 A Perspective by Dr. David Rex Orgen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"181\" class=\"wp-image-2989\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/inspiremindglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-19-at-9.49.04-AM-e1737908755100.jpeg\" alt=\"David 4\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inspiremindglobal.com\/about-me\/\" title=\"The Author\">Dr. David Rex Orgen<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. David Rex Orgen, best-selling author and renowned mental health expert, delivers a powerful message on self-worth in his latest work, Your Value Is Not What People Say or Think. In a world where opinions are abundant and judgments are often harsh, he reminds readers that their true value is not defined by external voices but by their intrinsic worth and purpose.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Illusion of External Validation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Orgen emphasizes that many people fall into the trap of seeking validation from others\u2014friends, family, colleagues, or even social media. He explains that when self-worth is based on external opinions, individuals become vulnerable to:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Criticism and Rejection<\/strong> \u2013 Negative remarks can cause self-doubt and diminish confidence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comparison and Insecurity \u2013 Measuring oneself against others leads to feelings of inadequacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>People-Pleasing<\/strong> \u2013 The constant need to be accepted results in losing one\u2019s true identity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He warns that external validation is fleeting; what people praise today, they may condemn tomorrow. Instead of relying on others\u2019 opinions, Dr. Orgen encourages individuals to find stability in their inherent worth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Truth About Self-Worth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Orgen asserts that self-worth is not determined by:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Others Think<\/strong> \u2013 People\u2019s perceptions are shaped by their own biases and experiences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Past Mistakes \u2013 Failures do not define a person\u2019s potential or future success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Status or Wealth<\/strong> \u2013 Material possessions do not equate to personal value.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, true worth comes from:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>God\u2019s Purpose<\/strong> \u2013 Every individual is created with a unique purpose and calling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personal Integrity<\/strong> \u2013 Character and values are more significant than public approval.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inner Growth<\/strong> \u2013 Learning, evolving, and becoming a better person is the real measure of success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overcoming Negative Labels and Opinions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Orgen acknowledges that people may face harsh labels, rejection, or misunderstanding. However, he provides practical strategies for rising above external judgments:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Know Your Identity<\/strong> \u2013 Define yourself based on personal beliefs, faith, and principles rather than others\u2019 opinions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reject False Narratives<\/strong> \u2013 Do not internalize negative labels that do not align with your truth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surround Yourself with the Right People<\/strong> \u2013 Seek relationships that uplift, inspire, and challenge you to grow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Develop a Growth Mindset<\/strong> \u2013 View criticism as an opportunity to learn rather than a measure of worth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus on Purpose, Not Approval<\/strong> \u2013 Pursue your calling with conviction, knowing that true fulfillment comes from within.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Your Value Is Not What People Say or Think, Dr. David Rex Orgen delivers an empowering message of self-acceptance and resilience. He challenges readers to break free from the limitations of external validation and embrace their God-given worth. True value, he insists, is not found in the fleeting opinions of others but in living authentically, purposefully, and with faith in oneself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. David Rex Orgen, best-selling author and renowned mental health expert, delivers a powerful message on self-worth in his latest work, Your Value Is Not What People Say or Think.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5],"dorgen_resource_type":[1],"class_list":["post-88","dorgen_resource","type-dorgen_resource","status-publish","hentry","tag-lifestyle"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/davidorgenauthor.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dorgen_resource\/88","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/davidorgenauthor.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dorgen_resource"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/davidorgenauthor.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/dorgen_resource"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/davidorgenauthor.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dorgen_resource\/88\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":585,"href":"https:\/\/davidorgenauthor.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dorgen_resource\/88\/revisions\/585"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/davidorgenauthor.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=88"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davidorgenauthor.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=88"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davidorgenauthor.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=88"},{"taxonomy":"dorgen_resource_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davidorgenauthor.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dorgen_resource_type?post=88"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}