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Yes. I find it hard to imagine one can avoid doing so. I suppose some people don't develop as much as others, but also find it hard to imagine those who can't will realize it, let alone admit it. What's special about "retirement age"? People can have epiphanies and reinvent themselves at any point in their lives, can look back to reflect on how they've changed at any point too.
Retirement age is just cumulative years, so more time to grow and reflect (obviously!).
Do people with no self-awareness have awareness of that fact?
The first instinct is just to laugh at this, but thinking about it further, I wonder if people who lack self-awareness become a little more aware when they read a question like this . . . I don't know. But I do wonder what might go through their heads, or perhaps those who are not self-aware would simply skip over something that "doesn't compute" - that they don't resonate with.
The subject is fascinating to me because I have known some people who have been very content (and you could say have lived "good" lives not developing much in the psychological/emotional realms.
And as an aside, I see some people have answered this question as if I had asked about intellectual growth or accomplishments . . . that's an interesting twist too.
The first instinct is just to laugh at this, but thinking about it further, I wonder if people who lack self-awareness become a little more aware when they read a question like this . . . I don't know.
I am wondering if people of retirement age feel that they have progressed in personal development over the years, or if you had no interest in self-actualization or self-awareness.
My point was that personal development can occur without an increase in self awareness.
One can develop many skills in life (hobbies, job skills, tech, etc.) and have absolutely no self awareness. One can be very self aware and not achieve any self actualization. They can all be mutually exclusive... or not.
Some think they have self awareness, while others around them may think they are clueless.
So without a goal I guess, or a measurement, it is all mental masturbation.
And some I suspect, use it to be judgey of others, to make themselves feel superior.
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I agree that these are not mutually exclusive as stated in the original post. An "interest" in self-actualization or in self-awareness are not necessarily related to personal growth.
The title and the initial post just seem highly confused. Psychological development is something that is complete by about age 18. Afterwards we just decline. I have no idea what "foreclose early" is supposed to mean or how it relates to the topic. It just seems like a poor choice of words that is likely to end in fuzzy thinking.
The subject is fascinating to me because I have known some people who have been very content (and you could say have lived "good" lives not developing much in the psychological/emotional realms.
What make you think that these contented people are not psychologically and emotionally developed?
If anything, I think happy people who have lived "good" lives are more likely to have reached self-actualization, Maslow's top hierarchy of needs. I would rather be contented than being a 'tortured soul' constantly gazing at my navel pondering about the meaning and purpose of life ;-)
What make you think that these contented people are not psychologically and emotionally developed?
If anything, I think happy people who have lived "good" lives are more likely to have reached self-actualization, Maslow's top hierarchy of needs. I would rather be contented than being a 'tortured soul' constantly gazing at my navel pondering about the meaning and purpose of life ;-)
I thought the same thing. I would imagine that happy and content would be the ultimate goal in life (in very general terms), whether it is from becoming uber successful intellectually or financially, or being a SAHM.
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My point was that personal development can occur without an increase in self awareness.
One can develop many skills in life (hobbies, job skills, tech, etc.) and have absolutely no self awareness. One can be very self aware and not achieve any self actualization. They can all be mutually exclusive... or not.
Some think they have self awareness, while others around them may think they are clueless.
So without a goal I guess, or a measurement, it is all mental masturbation.
And some I suspect, use it to be judgey of others, to make themselves feel superior.
If you're trying to take a dig at me, okay - doesn't bother me. My "motive" (if only I have to have one as punishment for starting a "different" thread that asks people to use discernment - judgment) is that I think by discussing this issue, it might raise awareness, and my belief is that that would benefit everyone - that the intelligence on the planet would be elevated. I am idealistic like that. And I do honestly WONDER about the people who have no interest in growth . . . human behavior and beliefs and values fascinate me.
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