I Just Took The "Four Tendencies" Test!
A lot of tests, such as MBTI, Enneagram, and DISC simply categorize us into a finite quantity of options based on our characteristics, habits, and approach to life. Though I understand that some may see personality testing as a limitation or expectation for how we should totally be, I personally believe these tests can help us better understand ourselves and others. And if you are a creative individual like me, you can further extend these tests into character creation and development, for stories and other fun stuff.
Recently, I took Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies Quiz. This categorizes you into one of four kinds of people, based on how you deal with expectations. I've even mapped it out on this simple Cartesian plane: (vertical axis = "outer expectations", top of the vertical axis = "meets outer expectations", bottom of the vertical axis = "resists outer expectations", horizontal axis = "inner expectations", left of horizontal axis = "meets inner expectations", right of horizontal axis = "resists inner expectations")
Basically, each of the Tendencies is based on whether you meet or resist inner or outer expectations. Before, I get into my result of the quiz, how about we get to know each tendency in detail?
Do you respond to all expectations and do what's on the schedule? Then you're an Upholder. You're self-directed and dependable, you avoid making mistakes, often finish early, and want to look beyond the rules. However, you may also come across as self-preserved and feel uneasy when around someone who is breaking the rules. When it comes to habits, you find them easy to improve.
Do you respond to only inner expectations and do what needs to be done? Then you're a Questioner. You're logic-oriented and decisive, you respond to expectations if they make sense, and turn all expectations to inner expectations. However, you may also research excessively, resist rules and anything arbitrary. When it comes to habits, you will stick to one if you believe it's useful.
Do you respond to only outer expectations and do what has to be done? Then you're an Obliger. You excel at meeting deadlines, exceed at responsibilities, and do things for others. Although, the last-mentioned, also known as dependence on "external accountability" has consequences, more notably delay. When it comes to habits, you may find it difficult to create them.
Do you resist all expectations and do whatever the heck you want? Then you're a Rebel. You're authentic and self-determined, work towards your own goals, and resist control. However, you may frustrate others by not doing what they want you to do right after they tell you to, and work best with others when you're the one in charge. When it comes to habits, you resist them, simply.
Before taking the quiz, I figured that I was a little bit of all four, but probably more of a Rebel (or Questioner), because isn't it great to have freedom? Although, after getting the result, I realized that maybe I do like to stick to the rules and get things done.
Alright, moment of truth. My tendency is (drumroll please)...
Recently, I took Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies Quiz. This categorizes you into one of four kinds of people, based on how you deal with expectations. I've even mapped it out on this simple Cartesian plane: (vertical axis = "outer expectations", top of the vertical axis = "meets outer expectations", bottom of the vertical axis = "resists outer expectations", horizontal axis = "inner expectations", left of horizontal axis = "meets inner expectations", right of horizontal axis = "resists inner expectations")
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| Yeah, it's a little simple and bland, but there is complexity behind the four Ts |
Basically, each of the Tendencies is based on whether you meet or resist inner or outer expectations. Before, I get into my result of the quiz, how about we get to know each tendency in detail?
Do you respond to all expectations and do what's on the schedule? Then you're an Upholder. You're self-directed and dependable, you avoid making mistakes, often finish early, and want to look beyond the rules. However, you may also come across as self-preserved and feel uneasy when around someone who is breaking the rules. When it comes to habits, you find them easy to improve.
Do you respond to only inner expectations and do what needs to be done? Then you're a Questioner. You're logic-oriented and decisive, you respond to expectations if they make sense, and turn all expectations to inner expectations. However, you may also research excessively, resist rules and anything arbitrary. When it comes to habits, you will stick to one if you believe it's useful.
Do you respond to only outer expectations and do what has to be done? Then you're an Obliger. You excel at meeting deadlines, exceed at responsibilities, and do things for others. Although, the last-mentioned, also known as dependence on "external accountability" has consequences, more notably delay. When it comes to habits, you may find it difficult to create them.
Do you resist all expectations and do whatever the heck you want? Then you're a Rebel. You're authentic and self-determined, work towards your own goals, and resist control. However, you may frustrate others by not doing what they want you to do right after they tell you to, and work best with others when you're the one in charge. When it comes to habits, you resist them, simply.
Before taking the quiz, I figured that I was a little bit of all four, but probably more of a Rebel (or Questioner), because isn't it great to have freedom? Although, after getting the result, I realized that maybe I do like to stick to the rules and get things done.
Alright, moment of truth. My tendency is (drumroll please)...
UPHOLDER!
Yeah, that's me, I respond to all expectations. This doesn't necessarily mean I only do was has to get done, but that I understand how important the rules are. But, personally, I don't fully meet it because I like to exceed expectations, if that's not the same thing.
Want to take the test for yourself? Here it is.
Just to clear things up, I got this tendency stuff from Rubin's book Better Than Before, not The Four Tendencies, which is where it was originally from. If you want to see her entire website, click here.
And if you want to see her blog posts that mention the four tendencies (there's a few), click here.
BONUS: Her interview with Neil Pasricha! (SPOILER ALERT: Neil is a Questioner)
Oh, hi again. I'm pretty sure some of you may have heard of Seth Godin. He has been blogging for more than a decade, at least one post a day! But each post is pretty short and straightforward. Usually, his posts would communicate an inspirational message, or just share a story of something in the world and connect it with a message. He's also penned some books and has his own podcast. What I also found cool about Godin's site is the Random Post button. I tried to add one to my blog yesterday, but I guess I'll come back to that later, once I hit 100 (more or less). See for yourself!
Oh, hi again. I'm pretty sure some of you may have heard of Seth Godin. He has been blogging for more than a decade, at least one post a day! But each post is pretty short and straightforward. Usually, his posts would communicate an inspirational message, or just share a story of something in the world and connect it with a message. He's also penned some books and has his own podcast. What I also found cool about Godin's site is the Random Post button. I tried to add one to my blog yesterday, but I guess I'll come back to that later, once I hit 100 (more or less). See for yourself!
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