In this episode of The Better Path Podcast, Steve explores the difference between impact and recognition, and why chasing credit can quietly weaken your motivation over time. You’ll hear a true story about FDA reviewer Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey and what her standards-based decisions teach us about meaningful contribution. Then we bring it into everyday life with relatable work and relationship examples, plus practical ways to get the healthy feeling of being seen without making validation the reason you do the work. If you want more self-respect, steadier purpose, and follow-through that holds up, this episode will help.