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Love thinkers interpret everyone as having strengths alongside their obvious weaknesses. When they encounter these weaknesses, they do not conclude that this is all there is; they know that almost everything on the negative side of a ledger could be connected up with something on the positive.
The School of Life • How to Think More Effectively: A guide to greater productivity, insight and creativity (Work series)
But if you just can’t get over someone’s allegiance to Taylor Swift or Burning Man, Boateng says, “It could be a sign that how this person operates in the world is just not intriguing to [you]. It's not problematic or bad. It's just not uniquely intriguing to you.” And here, you should definitely trust your taste.
shelfy: share your latest obsession and discover your next one
These are the people who want to make sure that everyone in the group is feeling included and happy. They are very attuned to the feeling states and needs of others and very generous in filling those needs. They are good at listening and are kind, supportive, and helpful.
Steven Kessler • The 5 Personality Patterns: Your Guide to Understanding Yourself and Others and Developing Emotional Maturity
You’ll start with the positive. Who brings you the most energy? Who gives you the greatest sense of what is possible? Who gives you meaning? Who encourages you to take on challenges? Who do you learn from? Who makes you laugh? Who expands your worldview?