25 year old male here - how do I overcome the desire for female validation?

I've been reading this sub for about a year now. I understand logically that women's evaluations of me are subject to distortion, but... I still have that ingrained biological desire to seek female validation for my life's efforts. Therefore, I feel conflicted, for these two feelings within me are at odds.

What is some advice you could offer me, that runs deeper than just "women ain't shit?"