Yeah, I'll definitely do that when I'm done. I felt really comfortable contacting Novum Publishing and if they actually want to publish my book and the price fits, I'll probably take the option. It may be that you also have a small chance with traditional publishers, but getting published there is also very time-consuming and involves a lot of rejections.
This is a nice example. And yes, I also believe that this is a normal development. Most people are more or less socially inclined and it's normal to want recognition for one's achievements.
For some, the desire for more develops. If not, also ok. Basically, you only ever have to be satisfied yourself, what others want is their problem. Fortunately, not everyone likes the same thing and has the same interests. Now and then you wish then nevertheless that other people see what you actually do. If it gives you pleasure and you connect a lot of positive things with it, it can also happen to other people.