STRONG-MINDED

You collaborate with partners and teams by being
competitive and skeptical

Your competitive nature means you approach life with a desire to win. That means you pursue your own interests with stubborn determination. You're always ready to fight for what you want, fueled by a firm confidence in yourself.

You believe in personal responsibility, and that everyone needs to look out for themselves. You're savvy, and it’s difficult to take advantage of you. This allows you to make tough decisions that might affect other people.

Because of your forceful approach to life, it may not always be easy to build or keep lasting relationships with others. But your unwavering belief in yourself shines through your life and your actions.

Strong-minded Insights

♟️ The fundamental belief that people need to be responsible for themselves defines your relationships. You are motivated to compete and get ahead. People may see you as the savvy challenger, always willing to be skeptical when you think you are right. Apply your strengths by being Strong-minded:

1. Test ideas through debate

Engage in discussions with others to hash out what's fair and who deserves what.

2. Advocate for your interests

Critique when people or practices aren't working to your benefits, and work to change them.

3. Avoid being manipulated

Recognize when others are forcing their own agenda for their own gain, and don't let them off the hook.

4. Be willing to make unpopular decisions

Tough choices need to be made, and you have the confidence to decide what's best for individuals and groups.

5. Push everyone to reach goals

Lead others by reminding them of what they deserve to align your interests and drive forward.

🌻 Adapt by being Agreeable

Being Strong-minded has its difficulties. You risk becoming self-centered when advocating too much for your own benefit. This can be a weakness if it means missing out on meaningful contributions with others. What can you learn from Agreeable people?

Cooperate more freely by trusting you have each other's best interests in mind.
Sympathize with people's feelings by understanding they are doing the best they can with what they have.

By lightening up your need to be critical of others, you'll notice you keep your thick skin, but cultivate a soft heart for people and causes dear to you.