21. The hack to navigating expectations | "The Four Tendencies" by Gretchen Rubin

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This week’s conversation explores the four tendencies from Gretchen Rubin's book 'The Four Tendencies'. The four tendencies are Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel. Upholders meet both inner and outer expectations, Questioners meet inner expectations but resist outer expectations, Obligers meet outer expectations but resist inner expectations, and Rebels resist both inner and outer expectations. The conversation delves into the characteristics, strengths, and challenges of each tendency, as well as how they interact with others and navigate relationships. Each tendency has a different response to internal and external expectations. The conversation delves into the characteristics, motivations, and challenges of each tendency, as well as how to effectively communicate and motivate individuals based on their tendency. The importance of understanding and embracing one's own tendency is emphasized, as well as recognizing and respecting the tendencies of others.

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Takeaways

• The four tendencies are Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel.
• Understanding your tendency can help you navigate your own expectations and interactions with others.
• Upholders meet both inner and outer expectations, Questioners meet inner expectations but resist outer expectations, Obligers meet outer expectations but resist inner expectations, and Rebels resist both inner and outer expectations.
• Each tendency has its own strengths and challenges.
• External accountability can be helpful for Obligers and Rebels.
• Questioners seek information and rationale before meeting expectations.
• Rebels value freedom and resist expectations from both themselves and others.
• Recognizing and respecting each other's tendencies can improve relationships and communication. The four tendencies framework provides insights into how individuals respond to internal and external expectations.
• Understanding and embracing one's own tendency can lead to more effective self-motivation and goal achievement.
• Recognizing and respecting the tendencies of others can improve communication and collaboration.

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