Finding out, in a factual, measurable way, how good you are at your tasks.

Agree, if people realize that they are good at what they do, it will be a clear proof of their worth

And then, there is the "people pleaser syndrome", where we feel that people like us for the things we do for them, and so pleasing them is the basis for the friendship

Those friendships are't meant to last long for obvious reasons.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts mate!