Wednesday, May 4, 2011

self-actualized

"According to Maslow (1970), self-actualized people tend to be creative, spontaneous, and accepting of themselves and others. They're self-confident but not self-centered. They focus on real-world and intellectual problems and have a few deep friendships rather than many superficial ones. Self-actualized individuals typically crave privacy and can come off as introverted, aloof, or even difficult to deal with because they've outgrown the need to be popular. As a consequence, they're not afraid to "rock the boat" when necessary or express unpopular opinions. They're also prone to peak experiences-transcendent moments of intense excitement and tranquility marked by a profound sense of connection to the world."

-Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding

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