I guess I might be able to accept T's positive feedback if I, myself, feel that I have done something that deserves that. Her praise, in itself, does nothing for me. As a matter of fact, I am a bit allergic to praise. It seems so one dimensional and superficial. And a bit dishonest AND too easy for someone to offer without any real knowledge of what's really going on.

So, no, my motivation does not depend on T's praise or anyone else's. My motivation is to learn to be a better person and only *I* know how well I am progressing on that front.