• Identity formation as discovery is closely linked to the concept of “daimon”, or “true self”.
  • In this metaphor, identity formation is the task of discovering your true character.
  • Alan Waterman says of the {1.1a} sources of identity elements in discovery:
    • Elements: Found in your abilities and talents.
    • Methods: Prioritize intrinsic rewards and what “feels right”.
    • Resolution: Primarily intuitive, but if multiple things “feel right”, you may turn to rational decision-making.
  • I agree that this is an element of identity formation: the wave does not have to die to become water; she is already water.