Good Traits
exploring good character traits, personalities, etc
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Good Traits
Every once in a while, I meet a person who radiates joy. These are people who seem to glow with an inner light. They are kind, tranquil, delighted by small pleasures, and grateful for the large ones. These people are not perfect. They get exhausted and stressed. They make errors in judgment. But they live for others, and not for themselves. They’ve... See more
David Brooks • The Second Mountain
A sign of character is the ability to learn from people you might not like.
“Respectfully interacting with people you disagree with” and “Getting to the point”.
The biggest sign of competence in any role, in any level of seniority: the prompt reply to an email / text / DM.
Even just a “will read and get back soon”.
The biggest sign of incompetence: a lack of prompt reply or acknowledgement.
I’ve noticed this pattern for near 20… Show more
Sometimes I’ve had this feeling like someone is so much smarter than me and therefore I have no hope of competing. But usually what is really going on is that they are just more obsessed than me. Intelligence is good, and some amount is required, but the obsession is better.
Patrick OShaughnessy • Tweet
on obsession
Many communicators try to make themselves look smart. Great listeners are more interested in making their audiences feel smart. They help people approach their own views with more humility, doubt, and curiosity. When people have a chance to express themselves out loud, they often discover new thoughts. As the writer E. M. Forster put it, “How can I
... See moreA kind person will help you understand reality as it is, prompt you to reflect, and nudge you to fine-tune your position till you get to a place where your resolution is helpful for you. A nice person will tell you what feels good - and often what you think you want to hear at that time - even if it doesn’t help you move past that situation.
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Damola Morenikeji • Kinda Nice
the best personality type