self-direction

Example Sentences

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Rather than seeking formal training, Dahl opted for self-direction.

From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2021

They found that having a quiet ego was associated with self-transcendent values-- such as universalism and benevolence-- as well as self-direction and achievement.

From Scientific American • May 26, 2018

Much the same for Aristotle, who saw freedom in rational, intelligent self-direction.

From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2018

But it has been my experience as an educator and general smart-ish person that even smart people are not nearly as good at self-direction as they think they are.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2016

Dispassionateness of judgment checks invective, dogmatism, prejudice, or unfairness; and Reliance upon Humanity tends to self-trust, self-direction, and chastity of worship.

From The Limits Of Atheism Or, Why should Sceptics be Outlaws? by Holyoake, George Jacob