self direction

/ˌsɛlfdəˈrɛkʃən/
noun
  1. The ability to make your own decisions and guide your own actions without needing help or direction from others.
    • Her strong sense of self-direction helped her start a successful business at a young age.
    • The online course encourages self-direction, allowing students to choose their own learning pace.
    • In many modern workplaces, employees are valued for their self-direction and initiative.
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