My last blog
post here
introduced different personality types. It’s important to remember that we don’t
all think the same. On the other hand, each person can add value to her world
in a unique way. It doesn’t matter if she’s naturally outgoing or quiet.
Please see more about unique
personalities in my book: Accept No Trash Talk: Overcoming the Odds.
I’m not
thinking of distinct values and cultures. I’m pondering the way we reason on the
most basic level. Let’s look at some cases of unique points of view moving life
forward:
Albert Einstein
I think most
people would agree that it would be hard to find a more brilliant person than
this reserved man. He is the most renowned theoretical physicist of all time. Einstein’s
list of accomplishments could probably circle a small continent. Here are some
highlights:
- Won the Nobel Peace Prize in Physics
- Put together one of the most famous equations we know: E= mc2
- Developed the Theory of Relativity
- Proposed a Theory of Gravitation
- Inspired scientists to discover nuclear fission with the help of his Theory of Relativity (This concerned him because he didn’t want nuclear bombs to be made.)
Okay. That’s
fine. The facts listed above are common knowledge. But wait! Did you know that
the man with the IQ of 160 was reserved? He felt as though there was a pane of
glass between him and other people. Einstein couldn’t connect well with others.
This
brilliant man also didn’t do well in school. He couldn’t relate to traditional
teaching methods. They just didn’t hold his attention.
Personalities in the Workplace
Shauna and Anne
are co-workers. Shauna is a high-energy extrovert. She doesn’t hold back any
emotions or words. Anne is a reserved, sensitive introvert who isn’t used to
dealing with strong feelings on a continual basis.
Personalities in the Bible
Moses
was an introvert. The Bible suggests he was prone to doubt and fear—possibly even
depression. However, God used this humble man to save the entire nation of
Israel against ridiculous odds.
Peter was
an extrovert. He was loud, proud and hasty in his words and actions. He even
denied knowing Christ three times. Yet, he was chosen as one of the twelve
disciples. He was also the first missionary to the Gentiles.
My Conclusion
I Corinthians 12 is the
chapter that talks about how there are different areas of the body, but they
all contribute to the whole. They cannot stand on their own. Verse 1, (NIV),
says, “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its parts form one
body, so it is with Christ.”
No portion
of the body is more important than any other; each of them is necessary. The
ear shouldn’t think it isn’t as good as an eye. On the other hand, if our whole
body were an ear, how could we smell? There are other examples in the chapter.
People can’t
jump to conclusions about somebody because of their mindset. History and everyday
life prove that individuals of all
personality types can contribute to make the world a better place.
We all have
to work together, sometimes literally. Personality analysis can illuminate
others’ needs and motivations. That can tone down confusion and frustration.
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How does your personality add to a
more balanced world?
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