PRACTICAL

You explore ideas and experiences by being
realistic and sensible

As a realistic person, facts and common sense drive your understanding of the world. Abstract theories don't interest you much. You keep things simple, with a firm grip on the concrete. So you focus on what's happening in the world, rather than inner thoughts or feelings.

Tried and true methods are your guide, and routine offers predictability. You find sensible, clear-cut answers to apply right away. Your preference for action, rather than introspection, helps you get on with things.

Yet there are limits to this conventional approach. Your tendency to simplify means you may miss deeper explanations and new possibilities. But a focus on what’s worked in the past gives you certainty and confidence.

Practical Insights

⚙️ You are motivated to see real-world results, and you do just that. The fundamental belief that things should stay the same informs your thoughts and instructs your actions. Peers may see you as the conventional tactician, always bringing a sensibility to tasks and projects. Apply your strengths by staying Practical.

1. Look to the past for guidance

Honor time-tested principles that have served you before, and rely on them to inform your next direction.

2. Work on the task at hand

Don't overcomplicate jobs, and take immediate action to move them forward.

3. Remind others of what's worked before

Within groups contribute your stable and certain ideas, sharing clear-cut solutions from experience.

4. Stick with efficient routines

Follow established guidelines and procedures to get reliable outcomes.

5. Lead with actionable perspectives

When uncertainty strikes, take the known path with people and tactics that have proven successful before.

💡 Adapt by being Open

Being Practical has its limits. You risk becoming rigid if you never change. Using outdated methods can be a weakness if you get left behind. What can you learn from Open people?

Stay curious about the world around you, and be receptive to fresh ideas and perspectives
Seek creative solutions by trying something new on your most difficult tasks

You'll actually achieve more by adapting your Practical approach with some Open ideas here and there. Let yourself be surprised with what new opportunities emerge!