Personality is Unfair
I read somewhere once that people with dynamic, extroverted personalities are much more sought after and considered to be more effective in business and life in general. I don’t remember all the details of the article but I do remember thinking that it was very unfair and wished I could be dynamic and popular.
Anyway, all this to say that certain types of personality seem to be at a real disadvantage in life. Phlegmatic people are a good example. Phlegs, just because they are naturally more conscientious about conserving their energy, are looked down on as less desirable to society then those who run around madly from one thing to another. Why? Simply because other people don’t find them useful. Phlegs like me are under incredible pressure to PERFORM, to DO ACTUAL WORK, to EXPEND HUGE AMOUNTS OF ENERGY for unimportant things. I PROTEST!! This is an injustice which society has insisted on retaining far too long. I demand fair treatment for people of all personalities!
arby wrote:
I demand justice for all persons with alternative lifestyles. For instance, my personal choice of chronic procrastination has never received the cultural sensitivity it deserves. Just because I’m not a frenetic idiot with overachiever complex doesn’t mean I’m not deserving of respect. Gimme some space here!
After re-reading the above paragraph, I think we should also not reject extremely negative English majors.
And now I notice the time stamp of your post, and the time stamp of my comment. The candle is burning at both ends these nights.
Posted on 23-Feb-06 at 7:15 am | Permalink
Karen wrote:
Just for the record - I like you, Darrell. Grin……
Karen
Posted on 25-Feb-06 at 10:33 am | Permalink
Sprkplg wrote:
Dude, I think you ARE dynamic!!
That’s truth, Bro.
-Pete the Occasional Lurker
Posted on 09-Mar-06 at 7:37 pm | Permalink
dbhershy wrote:
Thanks people!
Posted on 14-Mar-06 at 10:03 pm | Permalink