Self-Directedness quantifies the extent to which an individual is responsible, reliable, resourceful, goal-oriented, and self-confident. The most advantageous summary feature of self-directed individuals is that they are realistic and effective, i.e., they are able to adapt their behavior in accord with individually chosen, voluntary goals based on a realistic assessment of facts. Individuals low in Self-Directedness are blaming, helpless, irresponsible, unreliable, reactive, and unable to define, set and pursue meaningful internal goals. Such poor resourcefulness and unrealistic behavior are often disadvantageous to the individual.