Primary Modes by Naomi Stephan. Ph.d

Was doing some research in the area of finding your purpose in life and came across this idea called PRIMARY MODES. I love looking at different types of psychometric instruments and find uses for them. Years ago I did my Myers Briggs Type Indicator certification and got exposed to JUNGIAN dichotomies which have been pretty useful to me and the people I share it with.
The four categories suggested in the Primary Modes is to help people do some clarifications about what they really enjoy in life. The survey is available in Naomi's book.  The amazon book link is by the below. I will come back to this post to add more information so keep a look out. 

Probability is that we have a bit of all four, however the key idea to hold in the mind is to consider which one of the four you enjoy the MOST? The one which feels most natural.

There are 4 types of Modes. (Doer, Motivator, Stabilizer, Analyzer).

DOER
Get things done fast
Enjoy challenge, risk, obstacles
Thrive on Conflict
Rarely mix emotions with tasks
Can’t really wait
NEED : Fast deadlines, heavy responsibility,
HOW to IMPROVE?
Incubate Ideas
Weigh Evidence more carefully
Listen to the advice of others
Inject more warmth and feeling into your relationships with others

MOTIVATOR

Witty, Fast Thinking
Rally People “Pied Piper”
Pleasant, Friendly, Charming
Harbour Hurt for long period
NEED : Harmony, approval, Avoid Conflict


How to Improve?
Check Impulsive Behaviour
Avoid manipulating with emotions
Organise your priorities
Work on completing what you start

STABILIZER

Cool, Calm, Collected
Sincere, Loyal, Cooperative
Team Players
Do not like to rock the boat
Routine based
NEED :Harmony, approval, Avoid Conflict

How to Improve?

Take the Initiative
Say no more often
Work on Flexibility
Learn to face Conflict and Criticism

ANALYZER

Careful approach to life
Deliver Quality
Doing things right (watchdogs)
Organised and collects facts
NEED :Patient, accurate and investigative work. Quality is high

How to Improve?

Learn to make decisions faster and stick with them
Learn to stop gathering information
Avoid a rigid approach to life
Be willing to take more risks

I am still working thru this book and will share more thoughts and useful ideas as and when I spot them.