Maturity is many things. First it is the ability to base a judgement on the big picture-the long haul. It means being able to pass up the fun-for-the-minute and select the course of action that will pay off later. One of the characteristics of infancy is "I want it now" approach. Grown up people can wait.
Maturity is the ability to stick with a project or a situation until it is finished. The adult who is constantly, changing friends, and changing mates-is immature. He cannot stick it out because he has not grown up. Everything turns sour after while.
Maturity is the capacity to face unpleasantness, frustration, discomfort and defeat without complaint or collapse. The mature person knows he can't have everything his own way. He is able to defer circumstances, to other people, and to time.
An individuals self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior...ability to learn...capacity to grow and change...choice of careers. Self-respect makes a good person.
Maturity is the ability to live up to your own responsibilities, and this means being dependable, It means keeping your word, And dependability equates with personal integrity. "Do you mean what you say and say what you mean."
The world is filled with people who can;t be counted on. People who never seen to come through in the clutches. People who break promises and substitute alibis for performance. They show up late or not at all. They are confused and disorganized. Their lives are a chaotic maze of unfinished business.
Maturity is the ability to make a decision and stand by it. Immature people spend their lives exploring endless possibilities and then do nothing. Action requires courage...And there is no maturity without courage.
Maturity is the ability to harness your abilities and energies and do more than expected. The mature person refuses to settle for mediocrity. He would rather aim high and miss the mark than aim low and make it.
It is no exaggeration to say that a strong positive image is the best way of life,
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