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• Remember that logical decision making and not just your values are needed to make a decision.
• Consider the details about what you need to realize your ideas.
• Try not to take it so personally when your

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• Try to refrain from jumping to conclusions before you have enough information.
• Sometimes take care of yourself before taking care of others.
• Remember that conflict isn’t always a bad thing.

 Source: MBTI® Manual, p. 98.

• Work on trying not to take everything so seriously.
• Complete current projects before jumping on to something new and shiny.
• Share your values with others who are important to you, instead of just assuming they know

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• Explore the wider ramifications of specific decisions.
• Complete agreed-upon work and make decisions before playtime.
• Remember to tell others that you care about them to make sure they know.

 Source: MBTI® Manual, p. 93

• Remember that people don’t usually like to be told what to do.
• Consider the specifics and realistic factors necessary to move plans to completion.
• Work on adding the words yes and please to your vocabulary

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• Work to not overpower others by being intrusive and a “know-it-all” expert.
• Try not to impose your detailed approach on others.
• Consider others’ needs for intimate connection and talking through feelings.

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• Keep the sarcasm to a minimum.
• Acknowledge the importance of others’ ideas, even if they don’t seem logical to you.
• Consider the day-to-day practical impact of your long-term vision.

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• Identify long-term ramifications of your decisions for others.
• Keep track of decision timelines so you don’t miss deadlines.
• Provide praise and connect with others when appropriate.

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• Work to focus your attention when talking to others, remembering that multitasking often looks like not paying attention.
• Follow through by doing the things you say you are going to do.
• Work on adding the word

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• Consider the impact of your ideas on others.
• Calendar dates and events that have special meaning to important people in your life, and make plans to celebrate them.
• Be aware that your challenging and stimulating

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