I had hoped to find the time (and energy) to write daily, but unfortunately it hasn't been possible for the last few days. I think one of the reasons is that on the AW forum and tehSoapbox there is a kind of dialogue, even if it isn't always direct and personal. On LiveJournal the comments and friends lists keep folks connected. Here it's just me and comment spam ("Like your blog. www.spammer.com Get out of debt!" to paraphrase a recent one) so it's hard to stay engaged since I don't have any interaction. Interaction is the primary motivator for me. I'm not one of those people who can just write things down for themselves and get satisfaction.
Back when I was in HR I took the Myers-Briggs assessment. On that you come up as introverted or extroverted (amongst other things). The common understanding of those terms is likely to be shy versus outgoing. I score high on the extrovert and I am outgoing but that's only part of it.
At TypeLogic.com there's a definition of the Myers-Briggs usage of the word "Extraverted: turned toward the outer world, of people and things. An extravert, or extraverted type, is one whose dominant function is focused in an external direction. Extraverts are inclined to express themselves, using their primary function, directly."
Pretty close. My source of inspiration, enthusiasm and energy comes from being involved with and interacting with people. I like dialogue, argument even. I'm not crazy about conflict, especially extended conflict. I also get frustrated at constant chaotic ambiguity about the vision and direction of a particular program or project. Give me a goal and let me succeed or fail, but stop tweaking the direction every ten minutes. If I am just following orders and not being able to make real decisions, use my own judgement, I can't give something my best effort. Recently I've been in a very depressing place and part of the vicious cycle is that I don't care enough to do something about it. I'm like a cork on water letting the currents and waves just move me around aimlessly without resistance.
Enough about me...go read about some of the more amazing things claimed by PublishAmerica and don't forget to say "Hi" in the comments if you've read this.
Posted by Dawno at May 18, 2005 06:32 AM