ISTP Can Do It

Back to personality page for a short post about growth and rules to live by to achieve success.  Tonight, I specifically want to discuss the following:

• Feed Your Strengths (gift at mastering your physical environment)
• Face Your Weaknesses (get into new situations)
• It's okay to get out of your comfort zone.

Together, these suggestions have helped me to grow and live fearlessly and I love it.  I feel completely comfortable taking charge now in many situations and allowing my personality to shine through.

Before I understood my type, I would have been confused and been trying to resolve situations by "normal," expected means.  Upon finally fully reflecting on my gifts, I find that I'm watchful, capable, sensible, and independent and that I have greater ability to rely upon my reflexes and values than ever before.

A year ago when I traveled work work, I hated to drive.  I felt too insecure that I would make a mistake and felt overwhelmed by all the traffic and the possibility of missing turns.  Today, I can say I thoroughly enjoy driving and being in control.  I have nothing to prove, I tend to make good decisions, I can take directions, and I'm calm and collected enough to recover from mistakes.

The ultimate example, just tonight my flight was canceled.  I rallied fellow traveling coworkers who contacted our travel department and booked us to reach a city 2 hours from home.  Then, I drove the whole way back in a snowstorm safely, yet expediently, without losing my cool.

I focused my senses and allowed my mind to react faster than I could think about what to do next.

It was easy.  It was exciting.  It was an adventure.  I'm ready for another. Although I could use 40 winks first...

In the meantime, if you participate in any hobbies that might get a guy out of his comfort zone, I'd love to hear about them.

Until next time,

Taz