We are Naturally Autonomous and Self-directed
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Photo by Sandro Tedeschini We’re Born to Steer Our Own Ships: The Truth About Being Naturally Autonomous Let’s get something straight: humans are not robots. We’re not deigned to be programmed, remote-controlled, or micromanaged. From the time we’re toddlers taking our first steps or trying to “drive” the car from the driver’s seat (with zero driving qualifications, mind you), we’ve been naturally autonomous. Yes you read that correctly—we come pre-installed with this amazing feature called Self-Direction. Now, before you roll your eyes and say, “Sure, tell that to my boss who thinks I need to be checked on 3 times a day,” hear me out. Autonomy isn’t just about working remotely in your pajamas while sipping your morning coffee ☕(though, let’s be honest, it sounds pretty great). This is about something deeper, something hardwired into us from birth: the drive to explore, to make choices, to learn, to mess ...