This research reveals eight indicators of knowledge acquisition. Four of these are inverse indicators that decrease as knowledge acquisition occurs: being overwhelmed, questioning self, seeking help, and microthinking. The other four are direct indicators that increase as knowledge acquisition occurs: being confident, remembering, multitasking, and speed. One important conclusion is a conceptualization of personal knowing, Integrated Complexity, and a conceptualization of a process of personal knowing, From Overwhelmed to Confident. When combined Integrated Complexity: From Overwhelmed to...