Why Knowing the Personality Types is Important?
Why Knowing the Personality Types is Important?
Is it really important, seems like it's too much of a hassle?
My friend, who recently subscribed, sent me a message via Messenger telling me that it was an eye-opener for him to know that there are 4 Types of Personalities:
I agree with him, it was an eye-opener for me too. My first exposure to this was in Hong Kong 🇭🇰, when I attended a conference in 2012.
At first, I really felt it’s too much for me. It is such a hassle and it takes too much mental effort. To the point, I became paralysed because of too much analysis - Analysis Paralysis🤯.
In the beginning, I got confused how to respond to people because my brain was doing the following:
1. What type of person is he, a Thinker, Nurturer, Promoter, Leader?
2. What are the things or words I have to avoid so I won’t offend this person?
3. If I say this, will it be fine for him?
It required so much conscious effort😭.
So, is it really important to know all these?
For me, it really is!
Because knowing all these by heart, would help you treat others nicely, and treat them how they want to be treated - the Platinum Rule.
If you don’t know what Platinum Rule is, please check out this article Golden Rule vs Platinum Rule.
But it a nutshell, Platinum Rule is to:
Treat people how they would want to be treated!
When I was in high school, I was so competitive that I always like to learn more to get ahead of my classmates. I always wanted to be at the top!
When I received criticism, it helped me do more to become better. Criticism has been a tool that motivates me. So I welcomed criticism with open arms😂
Since criticism gave me motivation, I thought criticising others would also help motivate them. However, instead of motivating my classmates, it demotivated them!
It was ok for me to be criticised, but it was not ok for others! I can take it, but others can’t!
One of the difficult lessons that took me very long time to learn, treating others how they want to be treated!
What’s acceptable for you, does not mean it is acceptable for others!
I came to realise that knowing the different types of personalities and applying what’s appropriate to that person is a form of RESPECT! 🙏
Once you start treating people how they want to be treated, people would feel they are valued! They would feel they are important!
If you do this more, you will be surrounded with great people who will also treat you well!
So I encourage you all who are reading this, just spend time to learn the different personalities, share these concepts, teach these to everyone and learn to get along with others.
👆Knowing the personality types is important because you can help people FEEL important!
If all of us do our part, help each other feel important, value everyone, respect everyone, the world can be a better place 🌎
If you have comments or questions, you are most welcome to send me a message via Messenger or feel free to comment down below.
I always welcome any discussion. If you want me to mention you in my articles, please don’t hesitate😇
Till next time👍
