He called himself “an introvert,” saying he would “rather read a book than go out and get in a conga line.”Read more here.
“Introverts actually are grinders,” Bush said. “They identify a problem by and large, and then they overcome it. But I learned that in order to make your case or in order to serve or in order to advance a cause, you have to connect with people, and you can’t connect with people if you’re back in the corner reading a book.”
This blog is looking for wisdom, to have and to share. It is also looking for other rare character traits like good humor, courage, and honor. It is not an easy road, because all of us fall short. But God is love, forgiveness and grace. Those who believe in Him and repent of their sins have the promise of His Holy Spirit to guide us and show us the Way.
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Friday, January 23, 2015
The Used Car Salespeople Candidates
Then there is Jeb Bush, who, like Hillary last year, spoke this week to the National Association of Car Dealers. What I found most interesting in his remarks was that he speaks of himself as an introvert:
Friday, February 07, 2014
The big five
Want to take a personality test? I did, and here were my results:
Go here to take the test
Compared to the general population, you are:
Average on Extroversion, indicating that you are somewhere in between a pure extrovert and a pure introvert - an "ambivert."
Average on Openness, indicating that you prefer to strike a balance between seeking out novelty and preserving the status quo.
Above average on Agreeableness, indicating that you alternate between being tenderhearted in some situations and tough-minded in others.
High on Conscientiousness, indicating that you are focused when it comes to goals and deadlines and like to complete your goals and tasks before starting new ones.
Below average on Neuroticism, indicating that you are relaxed, cool under pressure, and not shy about presenting yourself or your ideas.
Go here to take the test
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