It's worthwhile to be important to yourself, so that you consistently act in your own best interests.
As soon as other people enter the picture, though, all bets are off. They get to assess your value to them, and if they don't think you're important there isn't a heck of a lot you can do about it.
As soon as other people enter the picture, though, all bets are off. They get to assess your value to them, and if they don't think you're important there isn't a heck of a lot you can do about it.