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Green
Card
Intuitive Thinker (NT)
"Science"
Key words:
objective, rational, logical, conceptual, curious,
competent, scientific, intelligent, knowledgeable, wise.
(An estimated 12%
of the population are "Green cards.) |
I
need freedom to use my
mind, to learn as much as possible and to become as competent as
possible, by accumulating information, skills and capabilities. I
believe life is something to be examined, made sense of,
understood and explained. I seek knowledge and explanations so as
to be able to predict what will happen in my environment and,
therefore, be able to control it.
I have a low tolerance for what I perceive to be illogical or
emotional thinking and this sometimes makes it difficult to
interact with others.
I am somewhat of a perfectionist and a "workaholic." But
for me, what others think of as "work," is
"play." My mind works best with abstract principles, and
I am an independent thinker. This leads me toward careers or
projects that will challenge my mind, explore new ideas, search
for explanations, build models and be innovative, i.e., the
sciences, philosophy, engineering or architecture. Once I have
perfected an idea, I tend to move on and leave details to others.
Since I decide with my head rather than my heart, I am accused of
being unemotional and insensitive, although my feelings run deep
and strong. I prefer straightforward, rather than complex
relationships. I prefer not to have to repeat myself, so it is
difficult to continue to express feelings to my partner after
having once made my feelings clear.
I prefer not to be controlled by emotions, so I tend to establish
a relationship and let it maintain itself while I turn my energies
back to my career.
I have little respect for established authority; I prefer to reach
my own conclusions. As a child I was impatient with drill and
routine in school. I learn best by reading and independent
research in situations that allow me to decide what is important
and how to organize and deal with it.
I make decisions objectively, using logic and reason. I set high
standards of performance for myself, and I expect and demand the
same level of competence in others. My communications tend to be
terse, compact and logical. |
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Blue
Card
Intuitive Feeler (NF)
"Compassion"
Key words:
compassionate, caring, warm, communicative, cooperative, romantic,
creative, sensitive,
harmonious.
(Only an estimated
12% of the population are "Blue cards.") |
I
need freedom to
search for the meaning and significance of life, especially my
own. I want my life to matter. I want to discover my true self and
actualize my potential by becoming that true self. Integrity and
honesty are important to me, and I am idealistic and spiritual by
nature.
Although I need to develop and maintain my sense of uniqueness, I
also continuously seek unity with others and make commitments to
them that make me sometimes lose myself in what they want me to
be.
I am creative, people-oriented and communicative and see potential
and possibilities everywhere. I tend to want to influence others
to help them develop their potential and lead more significant
lives. This attracts me to the creative arts, writing, media,
teaching and the helping professions such as nursing, counseling
and psychotherapy. I tend to inspire others because I am good at
motivating and interacting with them.
Harmonious relationships are most important to me. I am a true
romantic who believes in perfect love, forever. In relationships,
I bring drama, warmth and empathy. I enjoy giving and receiving
the outward expressions of romance, such as flowers, music,
candlelight, holding hands, poetry and love notes. Discord and
violence are very distressing to me.
As a child, I was communicative, artistic and imaginative. I did
not much care for the usual routine and structure of school and
was highly sensitive to rejection or discord. I learned best when
I received recognition from valued teachers and responded to
encouragement rather than competition.
I tend to be sensitive and may get my feelings hurt easily. But I
am also sensitive to others' feelings, so I am usually tactful,
and I have a knack for making others feeling comfortable and
accepted.
Living a life of significance - making a difference in the world -
is extremely important to me. When I believe in a cause, I make a
total commitment to it and may even dedicate my life to helping
make an ideal become reality. |
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Gold
Card
Sensory Judger (SJ)
"Organization"
Key words:
dependable, responsible, sensible, helpful, hard-working,
stable, loyal, organized, practical, punctual, traditional.
(An estimated 38% of the population are
"Gold cards.) |
I
need freedom to
learn my duties and obligations and to fulfill them. I also must
organize and structure my life in order to responsibly carry out
my duties. I am practical, sensible, reliable, and punctual. I
want to make myself useful and believe others should also.
I believe everyone should earn their way in life by work and
service. I need to know that I belong and that I have earned my
place in life and society. I work to carry my fair share of the
burden even though others may not always appreciate my efforts and
may take me for granted.
I am, by nature, parental and need to take care of others. This
leads me to work in institutions and companies which are the
foundations of society, such as teaching, banking, medicine, civil
service, business and civic organization~. Because I seek and
bring stability, I help these organizations function smoothly and
efficiently. I make sure all the details are taken care of and
this, along with my willingness to work hard, makes me the
backbone of many organizations. To me, work comes before play and
the Job must be finished properly before play begins.
Love, marriage and family are serious and important matters to me,
and my views on them tend to be traditional. I believe home and
family are particularly important and I want a mate willing to
work with me to build a secure, predictable life together. I
demonstrate love and affection through the practical things I do
for my loved ones. I tend to be faithful, loyal and dependable.
I have a strong sense of right and wrong and want to know the
rules and regulations to be followed. As a child, I adapted
comfortably to structured school routines. I understood the need
to follow the rules then as I do now. It frustrates me when lines
of authority or rules and regulations are not made clear. .
I take a stand for traditional
values, but I am usually not someone who "makes waves"
or "rocks the boat."
If you need something to get done, I'm the one to call on: when I
say I'll do something, you can be sure I'll do it. |
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Orange
Card
Sensory Perceiver (SP)
"Action"
Key words:
spontaneous, active, adventuresome, risk-taking, competitive,
flexible, cheerful, realistic, charming,
skillful, fun.
(An estimated 38% of
the population are "Orange cards. ) |
I
need freedom to act
on impulse, spontaneously. For me, life is to be enjoyed, so I
look for variety, excitement, anything fun. I like action just for
action's sake, in the here and now rather than planning long-range
for the distant future.
I am playful and lighthearted, yet possess great endurance. I am
irrepressible. After a defeat, I expect to win at the next
opportunity. I like adventure and competition and find myself
challenged to take risks and test the limits of life. When
obstacles block or delay my need to be involved in action, I
become frustrated, impatient and unhappy.
Work that lets me be active in a variety of ways is best. Jobs
that are' routine and structured can leave me bored and restless.
I like being my own boss, especially as an entrepreneur.
I like to utilize my physical coordination and any kind of tools,
which I experience as an extension of myself. Tools can be
machinery, musical instruments, carpenter tools, athletic
equipment, art supplies, airplanes, a scalpel or computer
hardware. I feel good while performing, whether on the playing
field, on stage, at a party or just in the spotlight of life.
In relationships, I want shared activity and interest. I like to
explore new things: vacation spots, hobbies, games, restaurants
and new ways to energize the relationship to keep it fresh and
exciting. As a lover, I thrive on physical contact and tend to be
bold, warm and charming. I will generously give extravagant gifts
to please my mate. I'm also generous to friends.
As a child, I was frustrated by the public school routine. I learn
best by experience rather than from lectures, reading or filling
in workbooks. If there is physical involvement in the learning
process, my natural competi-
tiveness and sense of fun will motivate me to learn.
I am less interested in striving for long-term goals, and more
interested in living in the moment. I sometimes appear impulsive,
but I have a great ability to be flexible and am not bothered by
having to "change horses in midstream. " |
For more about communicating with different "types," please return
to
"Unlocking the Secrets of Personality Types." |
