Wow, you're article gave me goosebumps, because it is so recognizable.

We’re indoctrinating ourselves into the religion of capitalism at younger and younger ages. Not to mention the kudos, validation, and wiring that this child will receive about how fabulous it is to ACHIEVE in life. Possibly leading to basing a lot of their self worth on this glorified ability.

I'm a 'victim' of this modern 'disease'. I'm 42 years ld, and still struggling every day with my self-worth.
My parents taught me that happiness was related to success, and that achieving was the most important thing in life. As a result, I've set very high standards for myself. So high, that it is impossible to live up them, and I have to deal with the feeling of being a failure every day.

I've been trying to change that mindset for more than 25 years, but haven't been able to completely reprogram my brain yet.

Indoctrination is hard to get rid off, even though I'm completely aware of the fact that I have been brainwashed with complete BS.

Spot on about the thinking process behind it;

If I achieve - I can impress - if I can impress - I can be accepted and loved. If I am accepted and loved

Such BS, but I'm still stuck with it.
The weird thing is that I don't set even a single standard towards other people. I love everyone because they are who they are, with all their flaws.

And I know they do the same towards me, and that I don't have to achieve anything for people to love me.
But I'm still fighting the idea that was planted in my mind.

And I'm by far not the only one...