Well, what do you think of this list? Do you know anyone that meets Maslow's description of a self-actualized person?

• perceive reality clearly and are comfortable with uncertainty.
• accept themselves and others for what they are.
• are spontaneous in behavior, motivated by the attempt to develop their own style.
• are problem-centered rather than self-centered, focusing on accomplishing unselfish tasks.
• enjoy solitude and make decisions privately.
• maintain an inner serenity in unpleasant circumstances and when dealing with social pressures.
• have a continued freshness of appreciation and do not take things for granted.
• experience peak experiences, or feelings of transcendence and intense joy, in basic experiences of life.
• affectionately identify with other people.
• establish deep, satisfying interpersonal relationships with a few, rather than many, people.
• are democratic and unprejudiced in dealing with others.
• are strongly ethical in behavior as well as attitudes.
• have a spontaneous, non-hostile sense of humor.
• are creative.
• resist enculturation, although they are not purposely unconventional.