Snapshot
- ESSENCE
- Joy
- KNOW THEM BY THEIR
- “Life is a buffet” attitude
- AT THEIR BEST
- Possibility thinking
- WAKE-UP CALL
- Thinking the grass is greener somewhere else
- ACHILLES HEEL
- Gluttony (“I have to try everything!”)
Qualities
- HEALTHY
- Life-embracing, enjoying the moment, adventurous, spontaneous, playful, optimistic, flexible, innovative, change agent
- AVERAGE
- Energetic, excitable, eager, outgoing, fast-moving, fast-talking, variety-seeking, scattered, distracted
- FIXATED
- Stimulation junkie, excessive, dissatisfied, bored, impulsive, jumpy, “try everything twice,” risky behaviors, unempathetic
Description
Sevens are optimistic, flexible, adventurous, and spontaneous. They have infectious energy, positivity, and appreciation for the awesomeness of life’s possibilities. Because they seek variety, options, and new experiences, they move quickly and can balance many things at once. Their affinity for change and willingness to try anything makes them visionaries and innovators.
Sevens get themselves into trouble when they start to believe the grass is greener somewhere else and their pursuit of variety becomes insatiable. They become scattered and preoccupied, anticipating future possibilities to the exclusion of being in the present moment. To make time for their numerous initiatives, they start to dismiss details, prioritization, process, or others’ concerns. Because of this, they often get feedback that they need to slow down, focus, and follow through.
Sevens benefit from becoming truly present in the moment and grounding themselves before acting. At their best, they energize the people around them with their enthusiasm for life and understand that fully experiencing what is here now is the source of authentic joy.
You might be an Enthusiast if…
- You value experiences and want to make the most of your life (carpe diem)
- You like to make things fun and enjoyable, even at work
- You spend a lot of time anticipating the future and how awesome it will be
- You love to brainstorm and think about the possibilities
- You prefer to be very busy and juggle many things at once
- You’re easily distracted or bored and prone to FOMO
- Prioritization can be difficult for you
- You try to avoid things that feel like a “bummer,” including difficult emotions
- People sometimes tell you they don’t think you can be serious
- You tend to take care of your own needs first
You’re probably not an Enthusiast if…
- You think of yourself as a realist, rather than an optimist
- You have an aversion to change
- It’s easy for you to focus for sustained periods
- You prefer to move at a leisurely pace
- You’re a great listener
