: directed in thought and action by one's own scale of values as opposed to external norms.

What does inner direction mean?

Inner Direction implies that virtue is inside each one of us, inside our souls, desires, convictions, principles, and beliefs. Inside we know what is right. As such, we need to follow conscience.

What is outer directed?

: directed in thought and action by external norms : conforming to the values and standards of one's group or society everything well-adjusted and outer-directed— Peter Viereck — compare inner-directed.