This would be a part of my personality that doesn’t get out to play much, I’m afraid.

This is actually a far better description of me (or at least how I see myself) than y’all might imagine, especially those of you who know me only in my present hormonally-unstable state…

Your top value: Theoretical

Synopsis: Seeks truth and knowledge. Always learning, whether it be formally or informally. Enjoys learning about how the world works.

Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel.
-August Hare

You appear to hold theoretical values. This means that you place high value on scientific thought, and on the pursuit of knowledge in general. You respect the value of education, both formal and informal, and believe in learning for the sake of learning. You don’t make decisions based on a set ideology; rather, you try to base your opinions, beliefs, and decisions on “truth”. Rather then listening and blindly following what others are saying, you make your own choices based on all the information available to you. This translates to a very deliberate, logical way of thinking. You likely value understanding how things in the world around you work, and are not afraid to ask why something is how it is.

Some individuals with theoretical values prefer to work on their own to working in a group. They may have difficulty expressing their thoughts or emotions verbally, perhaps because they feel impatient with being slowed down by others, their thoughts are too abstract to put to words, or they simply are not accustomed to verbal communication. They are confident in their own intellect, sometimes to the point of arrogance. Occasionally, these people may be impatient with others who have non-scientific doctrines or philosophies. Their confidence in their intellect can be intimidating to others if not paired with other humanistic values.

People with theoretical values fill both free time and work with opportunities for learning and intellectual growth. They feel that their talents are wasted if they are forced to work in a job that doesn’t stimulate their mind. They need to be interested in their work, or they will become extremely bored and unsatisfied. In addition, they are often unproductive and do not reach their full potential if they are not challenged. These individuals will be comfortable working in an academic environment, in research positions, or as architects, doctors, or computer programmers. Above all, they need a position where they feel challenged, and where they have the potential to grow intellectually. In order to keep them satisfied, happy and productive, managers need to feed their desire to learn- allow them to take classes, attend seminars, and other knowledge-building opportunities.

Fascinating.  Here’s the link.

Via Director Mitch, who is unexpectedly political.

1. And this also explains why dealing with the average person on the street probably drives you nuts.  Most of America seems to be highly untheoretical.

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