Sixes and their strong side

**Dancnonthestars** · 03-07-2011 11:18 AM

I know there has been many threads on the negative aspects of being a six. I wanted to create one that shares the wonderful strengths of this personality. I'll go first. I'm usually the one who steps up and tackles a project first. I'm the first to state an opinion about something or the first to organize a project. I have courage. I do not flinch before the trial, but face it head on.

**lycanized** · 03-08-2011 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Dancnonthestars

I have courage. I do not flinch before the trial, but face it head on.

What is your internal experience like in those times?

**Stephen** · 03-08-2011 10:23 PM

I'm very good at seeing both sides of an issue, and being able to relate to those who disagree with me. It's actually made self-transformation easier, because when I stop to examine an opposing view of myself, I can actually accept it and start to institute change without feeling like I've compromised myself.

**Dancnonthestars** · 03-09-2011 11:07 AM

@ParanoidAndroid
I think of only getting done what has to be done and doing it right. It has my entire focus and other discussion not pertaining to it should not persist. I'm unsure if I'm answering your question as it is a bit difficult to descibe myself. I feel empowered and strong like what I'm doing is right. I feel like I'm on a mission. I take on a crusader persona perhaps? I am entirely devoted to finishing whatever it is. Almost like there is a fire within me urging me onward... I do not focus on fear at this moment. I just handle the problems as quickly as possible. This part of me comes out at different moments of the day. It may be for the smallest thing like planning for my group at school to tackle a project. It can also be serious. I've given advice to people that helps them with their personal outlook on life (from torn down to empowered). The wierdest thing is that it just happens. It is just a part of me as breathing.

**pinkrasputin** · 03-09-2011 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Stephen

I'm very good at seeing both sides of an issue, and being able to relate to those who disagree with me. It's actually made self-transformation easier, because when I stop to examine an opposing view of myself, I can actually accept it and start to institute change without feeling like I've compromised myself.

I agree. I'm having a Voltaire week again. I totally think Voltaire HAD to be a six:

"I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it."
Voltaire

**Nearsification** · 03-09-2011 07:54 PM

Strengths?

We are so dependable. Let say if I'm doing a project with people who I don't like knowing they won't do crap. I will always do my part. Always. I don't like to let other people down. No matter who.

Wonderful at warning people. Our paranoia is not just for ourselves. Its for the people who will defend. I will sometimes be paranoid and worried about close friends for their own good. And various times it got them out of trouble.

If a 6 has a mind set on something no matter how much they doubt them self. We can do much. We are as loyal to our causes as we our loyal to our friends.

**EmotionallyTonedGeometry** · 03-10-2011 09:39 AM

I like to think of myself as being really good at identifying the common ground between two different points of view or at the very least, explain why or how the two would misunderstand or misrepresent the other.

**pageofadiary** · 03-14-2011 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Stephen

I'm very good at seeing both sides of an issue, and being able to relate to those who disagree with me. It's actually made self-transformation easier, because when I stop to examine an opposing view of myself, I can actually accept it and start to institute change without feeling like I've compromised myself.

This.

I do this all the time. I rarely consider criticism offensive unless it's meant to be. Most people that criticize me are constructive and start off with an apology, warning or statement saying they aren't trying to offend me. I often have to tell them I didn't take offense and I appreciate it because it helps me gain a better perspective on myself and what I should work on.