"They hope to convince themselves of their worth and lovability through their accomplishments."
Despite the fact that ill fortune has followed me throughout my medical career, I have gained international fame through my accomplishments in brain surgery.
It is a serious, well-researched history of a man who through his own literary accomplishments has become a figure of enormous public interest.
Depending on the situation, a head start may be inherent, obtained by special privilege, earned through one's accomplishments, or granted mercifully by an opponent.
They virtually insure that we will filter our perceptions of Wade's actions through his past accomplishments.
A noble by birth (his family was and still is among the noblest in Milan), he achieved an even higher status through his military accomplishments.
Ted, who lives vicariously through his son's accomplishments, can't keep himself from riding Nick.
Pasteur's life is discussed from his early life through his accomplishments.
"She's tried to extend herself, as many people do, through other people's accomplishments," in this case, through her husband, the allergist.
Player points are usually earned through an individual player's accomplishments that help the team as a whole.