Your miseducation through faulty, imperfect examples means that you may misinterpret and misapply certain concepts highlighted as characteristics of self-actualizers. Because you see the end results of hard work and growth choices, you mistake the appearance of success for real success. This mistake is perpetuated through imperfect examples so much so that you now define success by appearance rather than substance. These counterfeits extend to all the characteristics of self-actualizers. In an attempt to re-educate you, I have translated Maslow’s original list (1970, pp. 153-172) to reflect more contemporary language as follows: Reality-centered, Problem-centered, Process-centered, Private, Autonomous, Unique, Culturally Competent, Compassionate, Intimate, Amicable, Tolerant, Authentic, Inspired, Creative, and Successful. Let us discuss the counterfeits that may perpetuate your deception.
The deception detailed in this section is termed “counterfeiting.” Counterfeits are not opposites of the character traits of self-actualizers. They are words that have become synonymous with the character traits, but whose practice outside of the values of individual responsibility and promotion of community yield unsustainable results. Let us explore each characteristic and its counterfeit.
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