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Point Six: The Loyal Skeptic |
Basic Proposition: Certainty in life can be gained through vigilance, questioning, and doubt about that which might threaten security or safety. Attention naturally goes to hazards and worst case scenarios and ways to deal with them.
“Distinguishing Traits of Type Six”
- Attention goes to potential difficulties, danger, interference
- Active imagination; amplifies questionable areas
- Safety and security concerns
- Doubting mind, contrary thinking
- Questions people.
- Sees implications, inferences, and hidden meanings
- Questions authority
- Ambivalent about success; discounts it, or fails to complete project
- Procrastinates because of fearing the outcome
