Think Like a Psychologist

People who have high levels of conscientiousness tend to be extremely focused on their goals. They plan things out, focusing on the detailed tasks at hand, and they stick to their schedules. They have better control over their impulses, emotions, and behaviors, such that they are able to focus more of their energy on their professional success. While they may not live as adventurously as their peers, they do tend to live longer, thanks in part to their healthier habits

▪ conscientiousness
▪ agreeableness
▪ extraversion
▪ openness
▪ neuroticism

Conscientiousness has been linked to better success after training (Woods, Patterson, Koczwara & Sofat, 2016), more effective job performance (Barrick & Mount, 1991), higher job satisfaction, and careers with greater prestige and higher incomes (Judge, Higgins, Thoresen & Barrick, 1999). A study by Soldz and Vaillant (1999) also found that high levels of conscientiousness have helped people better adjust to the challenges of life that will inevitably sneak up on you

The goal of the ego is to attain reward without harm. In a power struggle, the ego will always fall to the id. But then there’s the superego

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and seeing what we can glean from them.

It’s never a besmirching of your abilities.

holistic view of a person

I had an hour to solve a problem I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.”

Lacking an understanding of yourself means that you won’t know why you’re behaving in certain ways.