Do What You Are Summary – July 2022

Detailed Summary

I’m asked often about how to “do what you love.” It is a common question and one that I never feel fully prepared to answer. I often give simple answers like, “Just do it!” or encourage people to simply say yes to whatever opportunities come their way, but I don’t feel like these answers give people the right context around what it is we’re talking about.

In these situations, I often draw a parallel to an exercise used in the field of occupational therapy called the “Do What You Are” exercise. The exercise has many variations, but the basic premise is that participants are asked to identify one thing that they excel at in addition to things they struggle with. From there, they are pushed to think about their strengths and weaknesses in a given scenario and how they might work differently in a situation where they excel.

Doing things that you are not good at typically leads to frustration. When we struggle with something unfamiliar, it can be off-putting, sometimes draining, and ultimately not worth the payoff. Do What You Are brings the essential principles of self-discovery alive. By learning to identify the unique talents of personality types, individuals can finally begin to understand themselves and others, leading to happier and more productive lives.

Do What You Are Key Points

Learn different ways to know your personality type

Every person moves in the world differently. How you show up in the world is as unique as your fingerprints. Your characteristics involve how you relate to others, how you process information, and your approach to each day. Finding your type can seem confusing at first but it’s not so hard. What is your personality type? Each of us is a unique combination of four letters. A proper type of understanding can help you understand yourself and others better. It’s a major trait with long-term effects on your personal and professional life. It’s easy to get started, there are many online personality tests like the ones I mentioned above.

What you learn from taking personality tests is that everyone is different. There are four different major personality types, each writer has characteristics and strengths. It’s like a box with four different colored crayons: we are all a combination of each color. The test can determine which type suits you the best.

If your answer to all three of these questions is yes, you may be an INTJ. INTJs, short for Introverted-Introvert-Logical-Intuitive-Thinking-Judging, are introverted individuals who are often described as “systems builders” or “visionaries.”

Their personalities are defined by an acute awareness and understanding of the way systems work and how they can improve them. It can be tough to fit all of your personality traits into one neat little box. But the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a popular personality assessment that uses four letters to describe attitudes and behaviors, is built upon the notion that there are just 16 different “types,” so it’s always nice to hear your type validated by outside sources.

Don’t worry, you’re not crazy — you’re just a Sensor. As described by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), sensors are “experience junkies” — their attention is naturally drawn to things they can see, taste, touch, smell, and hear. They live in the moment and tend to consider the practical application of an experience.

Find the career path, you are interested in

We say “find your best career path” because there isn’t one right answer. Everyone’s best job is different, and it usually has less to do with the work itself and more to do with who is doing it.

Knowing the type of personality you have will help you understand how you learn and how you best contribute to a team. If you’re someone who learns best through experience and doesn’t require a lot of direction then you’re an extrovert. Or, if you’re a person who takes time to process information and then reflects on it before making a decision, then you’re an introvert. Once you know your personality type, certain jobs will be the perfect fit for you.

The first step in your job search is figuring out what you want to do. That’s easier said than done, right? The first step is to figure out what you want to do. The right job that will make you excited to get up in the morning isn’t just going to land in your lap one day. You need to go searching for it by conducting a job hunt. After discovering your personality type you’ll have a better idea of what your strengths and weaknesses are.

When you see a job that matches your interests, you know it is probably not just a Monday – Friday job, but also a job that fits who you are. But do not just take our word for it. Ask the people who currently have a career you might be interested in. We have designed an interview guide for you to take with you and interview people to get an idea of what their life is like as a job.

You can change your profession at any age of your life

Knowing my personality type is an important part of that goal. But I don’t plan on staying the same forever and may enjoy multiple different careers throughout my life. In youth, most of us discover our Dominant Function or the most prominent part of our personality.

The type of information we seek, the way we deal with challenges and the importance of certain values differ depending on which of our four functions is in control. The Dominant Function can be identified through self-assessment because it is the part of us that is most comfortable and experienced. The Dominant Function always wants what it wants and it can be confident and direct about achieving its goals. But once you identify your dominant function, you also get a chance to see what other aspects of your personality are there.

The other three are called Inferior, Super-ego, and Id. The Inferior function is the opposite of the Dominant Function making it the least comfortable part of our identity. The Super-ego function is less concerned with the outside world and more with internal values. Finally, the Id is our True Self as an infant, before any socialization takes place.

Do What You Are Quotes

“The INTP is more likely to be drawn to programming (to be able to use his or her auxiliary function, Intuition, to learn about new programs and creative ways to use the system).” –Paul D. Tieger

“The right job enhances your life. It is personally fulfilling because It nourishes the most important aspects of your personality.” -Paul D. Tieger

Do What You Are Review

This book is pretty enjoyable. You can find a lot of things to learn and apply in your daily life. You will get to know about your personality type. Recommended.

To whom I would recommend Do What You Are Summary?

• Anyone who doesn’t like his job.
• Anyone who is starting their new career.
• Anyone who is looking for a job.

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