Because fully half the population is in Observation, making it the most popular Mode of all, Observation can look like a state of normalcy. Enough people are not in Observation, however, to contest that perspective. And it's an interesting dance to see people with good observation skills interacting with and living with people with lower observation skills.

Assersion Mode is a proactive modality that goes directly for its goals in a straight line with a take-no-prisoners attitude. There is no...

Do you ever find yourself shopping at Costco or the grocery store and find people coming up to you to ask where to find their items? Have...

Are you a careful person? Do you look both ways before you cross the street? Check the route before using your GPS for a trip? Always...

Do you have a cool external demeanor? Have people accused you of being arrogant or unfeeling when you're simply more quiet than they are?...

Are you the excitable type? Do you go for the gusto? When you hike back into the mountains and spot that beautiful blue lake, do you just...

Our modes are hard-wired into us as a natural habit pattern, but that doesn't mean that you can't get seniority to them.