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Honestly, I’m really trying to be super disciplined lately and only buy stuff if I actually need it—like, if I need new clothes, I'll just wait for a massive sale on things like sneakers or whatever. I was never really the type to go on crazy shopping sprees just to feel better about myself, but lately, the whole idea of consumerism has just felt totally gross to me. I try my best to ignore all those annoying targeted ads for sales, though I still have this one weakness for book deals that I just can't seem to shake (even though even that's starting to weigh on me, because honestly, seeing all that clutter piling up in my house is starting to feel like actual physical weight on my chest... ;-)).
Nicholas James2 said:There’s an old saying: "there are as many opinions as there are people." But honestly? All those different personalities usually boil down to just four basic temperaments and how they mix, something Hippocrates figured out way back in 400 BC.
Look, categorizing people isn't about labeling them or being judgmental. There aren't any "good" or "bad" temperaments here—no one type is better than the rest. This isn't about putting people in boxes or judging them before you even meet them. It's actually the opposite. If you understand your own makeup, you'll get why people act the way they do, which makes it way easier to navigate life and get what you want.
Realistically, nobody is just one single thing. We're all a cocktail of all four. Most of us have one dominant temperament, a secondary one that shows up often, and then a little bit of the other two sprinkled in.
Thought this might be an interesting topic for you guys. Here’s a quick breakdown of some traits for each type. See if any of these hit home.
Extroverted Temperaments
lively, cheerful, fun, spontaneous, inspiring, likable – the popular sanguine
adventurous, intense, confident, bold, decisive – the powerful choleric
Introverted Temperaments
analytical, educated, sensitive, persistent, thoughtful, self-sacrificing – the perfect melancholic
adaptable, easygoing, diplomatic, patient, content, reserved – the calm phlegmatic
Look, please don't take this the wrong way, but I really feel like these kinds of "personality courses" should only be taught by actual licensed psychologists rather than someone who just skimmed through a couple of questionable books. I'm pretty sure there are much better ways to make a buck, because honestly, these types of books always remind me of those sketchy multi-level marketing schemes...🙄