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wasting time and have little regard for those who engage in what they consider to be frivolous pursuits. They get anxious when they or others are late for appointments, even when time is not of the essence. |
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Their style of dress, work, personal grooming, surroundings, and care for personal possessions all reflect a rather orderly mind that likes things put in their place. They may have perfectionistic tendencies. |
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They don't like most of what they can't control. They like to steer clear of surprise. Their idea of a surprise is something positive that comes a little sooner than they expected. They don't like to take unreasonable risks with their physical safety or their money. The more predictable the world is, the more comfortable they tend to feel. |
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They expect a lot from themselves and are motivated to succeed in much of what they do. They have high expectations of others as well, and are critical of them when they do not measure up to their expectations. |
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They are willing to practice something that they want to improve in and may even become zealous about a hobby or sport that really grabs their interest. Their competitive feelings are easily aroused. |
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Their minds are curious and not afraid to probe for meaning. They become easily absorbed reading something new that interests them and are not afraid to explore new topics to see where they may lead. They are aware of the nuances of things. |
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Obsessive-Disciplined: Money Management/Trading Style |
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Obsessives like to save money. They make sure they have a safe amount of cash on hand for emergencies, no matter how hot the stock market may be. They keep close tabs on their finances, are comfortable with budgets, and like their checkbook balanced. They like to pay their taxes and other bills promptly and are not comfortable owing money to credit card companies. They are careful in buying on margin, if they use it at all. |
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In their wallet, money clip, or purse they like cash to be filed by denominationsnever scattered loosely or crumpled up in their pants. Oddly enough (and with the knowledge that comes from writing a book on perfectionism), I believe this simple behavior is such a telling sign of the obsessive-disciplined style that if someone routinely crumples bills in his pants or her purse and is careless with |
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