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Type 5
I'll keep a low profile so you can't intrude and control me.
The Investigator (Riso/Hudson)
The Observer (Palmer)
The Scholar
Main theme
- The world seems unpredictable, chaotic, threatening, and intrusive
- Chief defense is observation from a distance/obtaining knowledge
- Withdraws to own private world; takes a detached, unaffected view
- Often has difficulty engaging with other people and/or the task
Heart - Stress
Heart Point: 8, The Challenger
-When 5 goes to 8, they find strength & become empowered!
-Become aware of physical desires, and body-based instincts
-Act on their wants, and enjoys life more fully; energized
-Is more vocal and assertive; feels worthy of taking up space
-Feels more capable; can step effectively into leadership roles
Stress Point: 7, The Enthusiast
-When 5 goes to 7, they retreat to compulsive doing
-Enters a fantasy realm further disconnected from reality
-Escapes with pleasure (comics, games, computers, drugs etc.)
-Hyperactivity; the damn breaks and pent-up energy outpours
-Manic thought process can result in dangerous/risky behavior
Tips
How to get along with me...
- Be independent, not clingy; be succinct
- Tell me upfront exactly what I'm committing to
- Plan an exit strategy with me for social events
- Be straightforward, frame requests rationally
- Ideally, I want a home base that is drama-free
- When I open up a little, know it's big for me
- Don't put me on the spot, give me warning
- Keep clear boundaries, be aware of mine
- Don't intrude on the area I've deemed mine
- If you want me to share, lead by example
- I'm private, emotions are a foreign language
At Work:
- Assets - Objectivity, precision, thoroughness
- Develops in-depth mastery; true expertise
- Love of learning; can break barriers of possible
- As a leader, able to assess problems/resources
- Challenges - Be more engaging and supportive
- Network; open-up & share; express warmth
- Develop skills at relating and communicating
- Dare to be bold/assertive, don't play it so safe
- Practice making contact beyond comfort zone
- Cultivate abundant attitude & generous spirit
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