Strongly autonomous individuals are often clearer about what they want and know what they need to take responsibility for. They understand that the only true reliance and change in life come from themselves, so they focus their limited energy on goals and actions rather than being overly influenced by others' evaluations and unrelated emotions. This makes them appear decisive and emotionally stable. The so-called "good head" of autonomous people is not innate or solely gained through reading, but developed through continuous decision-making, accepting consequences, and forming judgment and self-responsibility. If a person is consistently replaced in decision-making or overly protected, they are likely to lose the courage for independent judgment and risk-taking. As adults, they may become more confused and passive in life and relationships. True maturity is about reclaiming control of one's life, acknowledging the right to make decisions, being open to help, but maintaining mental independence and not entrusting life entirely to others. When a person no longer sacrifices their self for the approval of others, they can live more clearly and steadily regardless of circumstances.
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Strongly autonomous individuals are often clearer about what they want and know what they need to take responsibility for. They understand that the only true reliance and change in life come from themselves, so they focus their limited energy on goals and actions rather than being overly influenced by others' evaluations and unrelated emotions. This makes them appear decisive and emotionally stable. The so-called "good head" of autonomous people is not innate or solely gained through reading, but developed through continuous decision-making, accepting consequences, and forming judgment and self-responsibility. If a person is consistently replaced in decision-making or overly protected, they are likely to lose the courage for independent judgment and risk-taking. As adults, they may become more confused and passive in life and relationships. True maturity is about reclaiming control of one's life, acknowledging the right to make decisions, being open to help, but maintaining mental independence and not entrusting life entirely to others. When a person no longer sacrifices their self for the approval of others, they can live more clearly and steadily regardless of circumstances.