Make a list of things for which people typically seek admiration - wealth, strength, skills, education, intelligence, career, health, athletics. Now make a list of things you do to impress others. Now ask yourself why you feel the need to impress people with these things. Although we may not even be conscious of it, it's human nature to want to be recognized for our achievements. Whatever we're proud of, we want others to know about it.
Human beings are hungry for meaning.
But sometimes we don't reach the level we ought to. So we need to compensate with an artificial boost from others. If people tell you you're great, you can become convinced. For example, a movie star who believes his fan mail is in trouble - when he falls, he'll fall hard. Chasing after honor is a sign that you don't sufficiently respect yourself.