How does one self-actualize?

Old_Pine_Tree · 2014-12-04T02:40:44+00:00

Not having yet achieved it now over three decades in, I am going to assume it starts with principled living as opposed that which is concerned with values. In other words, a focus on the methods of living as opposed to deriving meaning from specific instances.

Applying this to your profession, it matters less that you are a tradesman or white collar worker than it does that you have employed mastery in effecting your work. Applying it to spirituality, it matters less than you are an atheist or a Christian than it does that you critically understand every facet of your philosophical foundation.

Then there is the social sphere which should see you elevated beyond the realms of dependence and independence, and into interdependence where you are able to walk the fine line between receiving benefits from others and maintaining your integrity.

Somf_plz · 2014-12-04T01:26:01+00:00

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Reordin · 2014-12-03T23:59:51+00:00

Master the world around you. Find those things you love, and put the time, the effort, the work into them. You'll have trouble carving minutes out of your life for pure dedication to these pursuits, but it's the daily journey and grind toward perfection that makes one successful.

Reading keeps your mind sharp, it's and endless well of new ideas and knowledge. I'll try to be less of a hypocrite and set down my fucking phone tonight before I crash, and pick up one of these very books I'm here plugging.

Thanks for that.

JJBonesaw · 2014-12-04T01:12:18+00:00

I would like to start looking into classic literature. I usually read non fiction on my profession or self help. Any suggestions on where to start? What was it that blew your mind?

idontcontributemuch · 2014-12-04T02:55:01+00:00

Look up maslow's hierarchy of needs. It'll give a general step by step guide. Start at the bottom and work up

MetacognitiveMan · 2014-12-04T02:58:43+00:00

Let go of your ego and do stuff that you think will move you towards your goal. Reading helps with ideas, but action is paramount.

Evaluate after a reasonable amount of time. If it isn't working drop it and find something else.

Keep iterating until you die or run out of time in the day.

ubiety · 2014-12-04T17:07:40+00:00

I read through the comments, and none of them accurately or succinctly describes the self actualization process.

Simply put, you must place yourself in situations that maximize whatever goal you're trying to actualize. You do this when you:

Set goals
Eliminate distractions
Develop discipline
Follow through

Want to become a computer programmer? You need to ask yourself several important questions. What type of programming do you want to do? What are you going to change about your current life style to adapt to this new paradigm? Where do you want to be in 6 months? 1 year? What steps will you take to ensure your success? You won't succeed without a well thought out plan. Seek guidance from people who have taken the path already, learn from those before you, but don't rely on them. Don't cheat yourself out of doing the hard work, that's the most fulling part.

This is the general framework for actualization

foldpak111 · 2014-12-04T02:17:29+00:00

Doing workouts you think/people say you can't do. I'm 5'5" and if I told anyone I did 5x1 deadlift @ 575#, then 3x20 deadlift @ 135# this morning, they'd laugh. Good thing I actually did it tho lol

Title	How does one self-actualize?
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Date	December 3, 2014 11:05 PM UTC (11 years ago)
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