Mapping yourself into statistics
This post is dedicated to Fang Ling.
Fang Ling did the DISC personality test for me about one month ago. She was so sweet, having typed out every single question for me in order that I can do it conveniently on my computer.
These are the four personality constructs:
D - Dominant/Driver
I - Influencing/Inspiring
S - Stable/Steady
C - Compliant/Correct
Turns out that I am an I/D (I followed by D).
Some other interesting results:
Full D's forms only 3% of the population. Hitler is one of them.
Full I's forms 11%
Full S's forms 67%.
And Full C's forms 19%.
(The percentages may not be accurate, however the proportions sufficiently illustrate the point I will make in the following paragraphs.)
It is interesting to take such tests. I love my results. However, in mapping the statistics, this is precisely one of the reasons why the majority of the world are proletariats (See my article "Bourgeoisie and Proletariat" dated 12th December 2007).
Further, was in the library with Scott and Janice. I can't remember how we got onto the topic but Scott mentioned that most of us are effectively bilingual. This brings to mind questions such as what it does mean to be effectively bilingual. Does it mean that we must be fluent in both English and Mother Tongue? Does it mean that our use of the languages are considered effective so long as we use it in the Singapore society where most people do not practise precision language? Rather than argue the definition of "effectively bilingual", let us turn our attention to the English educated. English educated, English educated, English educated. It is undisputed that so far, they remain the Bourgeoisies (ie. elites) of the society. Makes for easy reference point. Map the statistics. Matches nicely.
This is not to suggest that being Stable/Compliant or bilingual (which is supposed to aid in your mobility to success) are the direct factors that impedes your growth. Being bilingual is supposed to be a good thing, so what is wrong? The underlying factor, I guess it is up to you, my readers to draw the connection.
In conclusion, while we are proud to be who we are, it is important to have just a little bit more self-awareness and match that little awareness to your surroundings. Act on that little bit, and it will help alot.
Fang Ling did the DISC personality test for me about one month ago. She was so sweet, having typed out every single question for me in order that I can do it conveniently on my computer.
These are the four personality constructs:
D - Dominant/Driver
I - Influencing/Inspiring
S - Stable/Steady
C - Compliant/Correct
Turns out that I am an I/D (I followed by D).
Some other interesting results:
Full D's forms only 3% of the population. Hitler is one of them.
Full I's forms 11%
Full S's forms 67%.
And Full C's forms 19%.
(The percentages may not be accurate, however the proportions sufficiently illustrate the point I will make in the following paragraphs.)
It is interesting to take such tests. I love my results. However, in mapping the statistics, this is precisely one of the reasons why the majority of the world are proletariats (See my article "Bourgeoisie and Proletariat" dated 12th December 2007).
Further, was in the library with Scott and Janice. I can't remember how we got onto the topic but Scott mentioned that most of us are effectively bilingual. This brings to mind questions such as what it does mean to be effectively bilingual. Does it mean that we must be fluent in both English and Mother Tongue? Does it mean that our use of the languages are considered effective so long as we use it in the Singapore society where most people do not practise precision language? Rather than argue the definition of "effectively bilingual", let us turn our attention to the English educated. English educated, English educated, English educated. It is undisputed that so far, they remain the Bourgeoisies (ie. elites) of the society. Makes for easy reference point. Map the statistics. Matches nicely.
This is not to suggest that being Stable/Compliant or bilingual (which is supposed to aid in your mobility to success) are the direct factors that impedes your growth. Being bilingual is supposed to be a good thing, so what is wrong? The underlying factor, I guess it is up to you, my readers to draw the connection.
In conclusion, while we are proud to be who we are, it is important to have just a little bit more self-awareness and match that little awareness to your surroundings. Act on that little bit, and it will help alot.
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