Found the time to tally up my responses to the previously mentioned article on CT’s site (Understanding Neurotyping: Which Superhero are You?) before work today. I didn’t feel comfortable posting all of the items from that article, as it almost feels as if I’d be hijacking the content.
The items that are not included here are essentially the ones to which my answer is “no, I don’t identify with this”, although of course the severity of the “no” gets lost this way.
This is a bit of a shame of course, but I didn’t think to quantify that side of my response up-front.
Anyway, the tally seems to favor type 2B which is interesting because with regards to the articles on T-nation I’ve always felt the one for Type 2 really misses the mark in relation to who I view myself as being: Double Your Natural Gains: Neuro Type 2
I guess eventually I’ll have to invest in some online coaching if I want a definitive answer to this question.
Here are my answers:
Type 1A (6-7/17)
Always want to be the leader, the center of attention
No, but, I usually end up in a leadership role. I slip into it very naturally when that position is void. Primarily from impatiently watching everyone in a group collectively try to avoid the responsibility.
Don’t deal well with authority
Indeed. Hierarchical power structures rub me the wrong way. I can navigate them, but blegh.
Tend to burn the candle from both ends (very intense, but burn out easily)
I have burnt out in the past, so I’d have to answer this one with a resounding “yes”. I’ve gotten better at it though, not making that mistake a third time.
Hate rules
More like, I hate inefficient rules and beuracracy. I write rules for a living basically as a software developer and I don’t hate that.
Want to do things their own way
Can’t answer this with a yes/no, so that’s why I highlight it
Impatient
Both. I can patiently troubleshoot technology for hours on end, be patient with tardy friends etc. But for instance, with the leadership thing: that’s just me being impatient
Very “goal driven”
Probably
Act on impulse and emotions
Yes
Type 1B (lot’s of overlap with 1A. For instance, goal driven. Unique points: 3/15)
Lots of imagination
Fairly creative, used to work as a graphic designer for a few years.
Is not affected by what others think of them, but still has consideration for them
Absolutely
Very good under pressure
I tend to perform well under pressure, but I usually need a lot of rest afterwards. I rarely, if ever, choke under pressure.
About 10 Type 1 traits
Type 2A (4/15)
Excellent at creating personas, changing their personality depending on the situation
Absolutely, huge chameleon.
Need to create a reciprocity with the person they are talking to
Otherwise, why are we talking?
Tend to mimick the most influencial person for them
Again, chameleon. I usually do this at first when feeling someone out for the first time. As I get to know them I go back to being “me”
Hate to feel left out, even in an activity they didn’t want to do in the first place
Yeah, this rubs me the wrong way.
Procrastinate and do better work when they are last minute
Usually, although I refer to my last comment from my Type 1B analysis: “I tend to perform well under pressure, but I usually need a lot of rest afterwards. I rarely, if ever, choke under pressure.” So I try to avoid postponing things nowadays.
Type 2B (10/18)
Great at reading people
I’ve been asked if I’m a wizard sometimes.
More introverted but still need to have the approval and respect of others
Yes. I can talk to strangers wherever, and have fun with friends but eventually I need a hiatus from being social.
Easily fall in love
Not anymore, but historically it’s worthwhile to bring this one to light
Love to dress well and look good
Absolutely, although I’ve dressed down somewhat in the most recent months. But I maintain a pretty classy wardrobe. Co-workers are joking about getting me a monocle and pocket watch to go with my aesthetic.
Like displays of emotions, grand gestures
Yes, I like to do these things. Not sure how I react when someone else does it to me. I’d probably find it awkward.
Give everything to each relationship, friendship, marriage, couple, family
Too much so in fact, to the extent that it factored into me burning out.
People pleasers
Yes, see above.
Want to avoid disappointing others at all cost
Not in general, some people I could disappoint all day every day and it wouldn’t phase me. Disappointing certain other people would bum me out for a day, two, a week tops. And then there are a very select few amount of individuals where changing whatever it is that I did that made them disappointed would become my primary focus until amended.
Are the best at listening to others and helping them
Indeed.
Sacrifice themselves or their well-being for the good of others
Historically, yes. Trying to work on putting myself first nowadays.
About 14 Type 2 traits
Type 3 (9/17)
Highest level of anxiety
I have a lot of stress hormones running about every day. The fight-or-flight instinct can kick in whenever, even during something enjoyable such as just hanging out in the sun.
Need to follow a plan, a structure
I like to have a plan in some aspects of life (training, diet), but I’m pragmatic about making changes on the fly when need be. Generally I believe planning to be a fool’s errand when it comes to more complex aspects in life. I like to set goals instead, and then continually re-assess whether or not I’m going to reach them
Don’t deal well with unexpected changes of plan
Well, yes I do because I am:
Pragmatic
Hehe
Great observers and « information gatherers »
Yes
Intellectualize their decision making
Yes
Are secretive about themselves
Not anymore
Extreme focus and concentration
In some regards.
Very patient
Same. So, both patient and impatient.
9 Type 3 traits.