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Point Eight: The Boss

Basic Proposition: Protection and respect are gained by becoming strong and powerful and by hiding vulnerability. Attention naturally goes to injustices and to control.

"Distinguishing Traits of Type Eight"

• Attention goes to power, dominance, and control of territory
• Concerned with strength and protecting the weak
• Denies own vulnerability and weakness
• All or nothing polarities; things are black or white
• Believes in absolute truth, justice
• Aggressive, intimidating, impulsive
• Wants stimulation and excitement
• Direct and confrontational
• Expresses anger

  

 

 

 

 

 

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