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January 21, 2008

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Phillip Davis

Hi Marnie,
That's an interesting way to look at it, and there's probably a percentage of all four types in each of us. The natural is typically someone who, at least for the time being, is "in the flow" and seeming to almost watch things operate around them, almost as if witnessing it rather than orchestrating it. In sports they call it "the zone" and few people live in it consistently.

I tend to default to "the hustler" and place a disproportionate emphasis on "doing." So I'm going to keep the natural more in mind as I go through my day.

Great post!

Nancy Marmolejo

I agree with Phillip, I think we all have them within us.

The job is to know how and when to call those "personas" up.

For instance, when we're not in the flow and need to get something happening, go for it and hustle for a while. The hustler explores new areas and does so without fear or self consciousness.

When we're steeped in a learning curve, it's not a bad idea to be obedient for a bit. There is nothing more discouraging than jumping in prematurely before you're done learning.

great post!

Jennifer Youngblood

Marnie,

This was a great article! You have a way of capturing life at its most natural state and allowing me to see things in a different light. I wish I could say that I was a "natural," but unfortunately, I saw myself in the other players as well. These are excellent points to keep in mind. Who would've thought you could learn so much at a little league basketball game?

Digital Info Diva

I really enjoyed reading this article. It captures the basic essence of people types so clearly!

Looking back in business, I was a natural. And then I decided to build a business on the Internet. I was so caught up in being the natural, I was fighting success every step of the way and had turned into the hustler. Once I figured this out, things started flowing again. Yeah!

Wiley

Been there seen that both playing the game and observing traits. The article is right on the mark.

I enjoyed and only wish I had written it myself.

Will Buckley

I think it is naive to say we have a little of all 4 characteristics.

At times this may be true but being a former athlete myself I am sure upon observation you are dominated by one of them and lucky if you show any of the other three in balance.

If you haven't figured it out yet I am the "hustler".

So I will see you later once I have thought about and want to revise my statement.

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