I'd like to get others' perspectives on my type. I think the information will be useful and eye-opening.
Rather than do a mix of PM and other stuff, I'd like to keep it all on track in one thread. So any questions you have, ask here.
Main Questions
1. What drives you in life? What do you look for?
I don't know. Something that allows me to best utilize, access, and exercise the talents God has given me. I wouldn't mind having my weaknesses tested either.
I want to have a goal that I live, breathe, eat, sleep, and die for. Maybe it's being the best screenwriter on the planet or completely rewriting the rule book for Wall Street. Whatever it is, I want to hit it with the full force of my existence. I relish the challenge.
2. What do you hope to accomplish in your life?
To rewrite, push, and revolutionize whatever field or career I choose to pursue.
3. What do you hope to avoid doing or being? What values are important to you?
I value honesty, sincerity, and personal responsibility.
I try to avoid being hypocritical.
4. What are your biggest fears (not including phobias)? Why?
I am afraid of my parents dying. I don't think about it often, but when I do there is something there that scares me. They are among the few who can handle me when I burn hottest, and are willing to forgive me when I make major mistakes. Their grace and mercy towards me is something I do not have but wish to one day embody.
5. How do you want others to see you? How do you see yourself?
I would like others to see me as a strong but benevolent leader. Got the strong. Benevolent, not so much.
I think I'm an optimistic realist. I hope for the best and expect the worst. Expecting a challenge at every turn keeps me energized and excited. I relish the challenges life presents me, although I do wish they wouldn't all happen at the same time. I have my silly moments, and am probably more friendly and down to Earth than I would like to be. But that's a part of me I'm learning to stretch.
I used to be a lot more closed off and untrusting of people. But someone I deeply respected told me I can't live life that way. I decided to change. Now I take a lot more risk by trusting people and opening up on a personal level, but I think the pains are worth the gain. My friendships are much richer because of it.
6. What makes you feel your best? What makes you feel your worst?
Accomplishing something in the face of adversity. Can be as simple as getting a form signed by 3 PM halfway across town or as complex as climbing a mountain with no water or supplies.
When I go back on my word. If I commit to do something and then don't do it-- I think that speaks volumes about character and personal integrity.
7. Describe how you experience each of: a) anger; b) shame; c) anxiety.
A. Burns. I can go from 0 to 3000 in the span of a heartbeat over the right things. I can also sit and smolder on a subject for years. I get irritated by a lot of things, but rarely (almost never) lose my temper.
B. I don't feel it often enough. I'm very good at rationalizing my own bad behavior if I think I was in the right. I can be a bit prideful at times, and definitely need reminders I'm not the end all be all.
C. Usually just before I leap into a conflict I don't want to have. But once I'm in, it doesn't matter who it's with-- I enjoy myself. Also, lingering projects or unfinished work will occasionally strike a chord with me, but it's not often and usually goes away pretty quickly. I don't like to worry about things I can't control or decisions made in the past. What's done is done.
8. Describe how you respond to each of: a) stress; b) unexpected change; c) conflict.
A. I like to back off a project to gain a more "whole picture" perspective. I'm usually stressed because I've become too focused on the details.
B. I'll gripe and adjust.
C. It happens a lot. Sometimes I don't want to have it, but whenever I get into it, I enjoy it.
9. Describe your orientation to: a) authority; b) power. How do you respond to these?
A. Examine to make sure it is worthy of trust.
B. A stupidly vague word.
Depends. I respect authority that has earned my respect. If it hasn't, I like to play with it and test the limits.
10. What is your overall outlook on life and humanity?
I think 90 percent of the world is filled with morons. But I believe that people have the ability to change and revolutionize their world for the better. It's just whether or not they choose to utilize their talents and brains that makes the difference. It's easier to bitch about life than handle it.
My life motto is "if it were easy, everybody would do it."
EDIT: @Boss @Spades @Wake @Delphyne @Swordsman of Mana @AceFace
At Spades' request, we're starting over rather than continuing the old thread.
Rather than do a mix of PM and other stuff, I'd like to keep it all on track in one thread. So any questions you have, ask here.
Main Questions
1. What drives you in life? What do you look for?
I don't know. Something that allows me to best utilize, access, and exercise the talents God has given me. I wouldn't mind having my weaknesses tested either.
I want to have a goal that I live, breathe, eat, sleep, and die for. Maybe it's being the best screenwriter on the planet or completely rewriting the rule book for Wall Street. Whatever it is, I want to hit it with the full force of my existence. I relish the challenge.
2. What do you hope to accomplish in your life?
To rewrite, push, and revolutionize whatever field or career I choose to pursue.
3. What do you hope to avoid doing or being? What values are important to you?
I value honesty, sincerity, and personal responsibility.
I try to avoid being hypocritical.
4. What are your biggest fears (not including phobias)? Why?
I am afraid of my parents dying. I don't think about it often, but when I do there is something there that scares me. They are among the few who can handle me when I burn hottest, and are willing to forgive me when I make major mistakes. Their grace and mercy towards me is something I do not have but wish to one day embody.
5. How do you want others to see you? How do you see yourself?
I would like others to see me as a strong but benevolent leader. Got the strong. Benevolent, not so much.
I think I'm an optimistic realist. I hope for the best and expect the worst. Expecting a challenge at every turn keeps me energized and excited. I relish the challenges life presents me, although I do wish they wouldn't all happen at the same time. I have my silly moments, and am probably more friendly and down to Earth than I would like to be. But that's a part of me I'm learning to stretch.
I used to be a lot more closed off and untrusting of people. But someone I deeply respected told me I can't live life that way. I decided to change. Now I take a lot more risk by trusting people and opening up on a personal level, but I think the pains are worth the gain. My friendships are much richer because of it.
6. What makes you feel your best? What makes you feel your worst?
Accomplishing something in the face of adversity. Can be as simple as getting a form signed by 3 PM halfway across town or as complex as climbing a mountain with no water or supplies.
When I go back on my word. If I commit to do something and then don't do it-- I think that speaks volumes about character and personal integrity.
7. Describe how you experience each of: a) anger; b) shame; c) anxiety.
A. Burns. I can go from 0 to 3000 in the span of a heartbeat over the right things. I can also sit and smolder on a subject for years. I get irritated by a lot of things, but rarely (almost never) lose my temper.
B. I don't feel it often enough. I'm very good at rationalizing my own bad behavior if I think I was in the right. I can be a bit prideful at times, and definitely need reminders I'm not the end all be all.
C. Usually just before I leap into a conflict I don't want to have. But once I'm in, it doesn't matter who it's with-- I enjoy myself. Also, lingering projects or unfinished work will occasionally strike a chord with me, but it's not often and usually goes away pretty quickly. I don't like to worry about things I can't control or decisions made in the past. What's done is done.
8. Describe how you respond to each of: a) stress; b) unexpected change; c) conflict.
A. I like to back off a project to gain a more "whole picture" perspective. I'm usually stressed because I've become too focused on the details.
B. I'll gripe and adjust.
C. It happens a lot. Sometimes I don't want to have it, but whenever I get into it, I enjoy it.
9. Describe your orientation to: a) authority; b) power. How do you respond to these?
A. Examine to make sure it is worthy of trust.
B. A stupidly vague word.
Depends. I respect authority that has earned my respect. If it hasn't, I like to play with it and test the limits.
10. What is your overall outlook on life and humanity?
I think 90 percent of the world is filled with morons. But I believe that people have the ability to change and revolutionize their world for the better. It's just whether or not they choose to utilize their talents and brains that makes the difference. It's easier to bitch about life than handle it.
My life motto is "if it were easy, everybody would do it."
EDIT: @Boss @Spades @Wake @Delphyne @Swordsman of Mana @AceFace
At Spades' request, we're starting over rather than continuing the old thread.