- They experience full, vivid, and selfless concentration and total absorption. - Within the ongoing process of self-actualization, they make growth choices (rather than fear choices; progressive choices rather than regressive choices) - They are aware that there is a self to be actualized. - When in doubt, they choose to be honest rather than dishonest. - They trust their own judgment, even if it means being different or [[Contrarian mindset]] (being courageous is another version of this behavior). - They put in the effort necessary to improve themselves, working regularly toward self-development no matter how arduous or demanding . - They embrace the occurrence of peak experiences, doing what they can to facilitate and enjoy more of them (as opposed to denying these experiences as many people do). - They identify and set aside their ego defenses (they have “the courage to give them up”). Although this requires that they face up to painful experiences, it is more beneficial than the consequences of defenses such as repression. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01h73cr35szb17dy3ydtdy6azy))