Friday, November 9, 2007

"I don't believe in fate, I believe in odds."

I am a DI!!! ROAR!!! This test simply told me what I already know and people who know me certainly know. That is the fact that I am Dominant and Influential. I do not wish I was any other type of personality and I am relieved that the test set me as that exact combination in that order. I want to become a “business man.” I want to go into the “real world” with a “won’t be pushed around” mentality. This is because I truly believe that those who fight for it, achieve it more often. To be considered dominant is actually quite an honor. I never want to feel as if I am the one who is ever dominated or I am the one who simply follows. I consider myself a future leader and for that dominance is a requirement. The test also said I am influential. The power to influence someone is one of the, if not the greatest tool a business man could use. Once I have the power to convince others that what I am saying is the better way, I will almost always get my way and get what I want. From a business perspective, to be able to persuade others to give me money for a various number of business related reasons would be my most valuable asset.
It would certainly be helpful to determine people’s management “type” to better understand where they are coming from. Knowing a persons type would allow me to know what that persons motive is and what they plan to accomplish with the given situation. If I am speaking with another DI for example, I would stand my ground firmly to assure that I don’t get pushed around mentally. I would keep my thoughts strong so they are not easy influenced. I would understand that this persons intention are to get his or her way and that they will not just sit back and let things happen as they may. If someone was an SC on the other hand, I would understand that they are not as dominant nor are they influential. SC’s rather, are steady and highly conscientious which means that they do not like change, are vulnerable to the feeling of insecurity, and are very structured in their ways. I would understand that they are looking for a high level of comfort and if they have it they can do things correctly the first time and are very careful. All of this information I could use to my own advantage when dealing with each type of person.
When it comes to my personal life and interactions with different types, I would prefer DI’s for friends and an SC for a girlfriend, or at least close to that situation. Friends who are more of a DI type are great to have for someone like me. They keep my mind constantly working with interesting debates and influential arguments. They are good to have on my side in a time of need because there dominance combined with my own allows for a very powerful combination. You know what they say, “If you can’t beat them, join them.” As for my girlfriend, I feel as if she would be more of an SC type and I would not want it any other way. Now don’t think that this means I dominate her because any respectable guy knows that that is never the case with a girlfriend who you love. What this relationship allows for is stability. At times when I am impatient, my girlfriend helps me be patient. When I get over emotional, she helps me relax. Her conscientious ways also help me greatly. In situations when I may be careless, she brings me structure. She is careful, cautious, and exact and almost always does things the right way. This is very helpful to me in times when I may be rushing an assignment just to get it done. On the other hand, I bring her strength at times when she is vulnerable to pressure. I help her complete things she might originally think are too difficult. I do my best to show her that she is capable of anything and that together we are capable of everything. It is, needless to say, a perfect combination.

1 comment:

Stan Shvartsberg said...

I do agree that you are a D-I type person, and this is knowing you from both class and in your personal life. Myself being rated a D-I too, doesn't surprise me that we are friends with you saying D-Is and D-Is meld together as friends. It is because neither is dominated and neither is dominating, which a true friendship is like. Otherwise, one of us is being used. I know you like to take advantage of the situation in class, and have seen you do so outside of school. This probably one of the leading tells of your D-I-ness