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[ThinkingOutLoud]

Looking for any and all 'systems' (can't think of a better word) you have found to help you better understand yourself and others? Whether it's simple or complicated, objective or subjective. tia!

[Bella8888]

The Enneagram of Nine Personality Types is interesting and has ancient origins.  Lots of books out there, some that use it for be-successful in business and/or relationship purposes, which is a shallow useage, compared to what is possible from the system.  

I'd recommend either Riso/Hudson, Helen Palmer or A. H. Almaas.  Palmer is geared towards personality typing and Almaas takes it beyond that to a more spiritual tradition, which is what it is meant to be ultimately.  Riso/Hudson tends to bridge the two perspectives.  All their perspectives are very useful.  

Good luck with your inquiries on this valuable subject of understanding self and others!

[Q-Checker]

Standardized tests and inventories administered by a credentialed professional 

[rockygems123]

@ThinkingOutLoud 

Intuition. And not being facetious.

[Desertdi]

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@rockygems123 wrote:

@ThinkingOutLoud 

Intuition. And not being facetious.

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@rockygems123

I totally agree with you.    di

[Elodie2]

I would start with introspection/ self reflection. Various articles about this process online. Know yourself first which leads to a better understanding of why some people do/say what they do...excluding those who are just plain inexplicable.  I also agree with intuition/instinct.

[wifey2qt]

Self awareness is key  - give it a try 

[Laura14]

There's something to astrology with your sun, moon, and rising or you can have your entire chart done online now for free with your birthplace and time of birth. I don't take it too seriously, but it's interesting!

Said as someone who has the rarest MB personality type in the world (tested three times)... ✌️

[Sweet Kitties]

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@wifey2qt wrote:

Self awareness is key  - give it a try 

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Are you self aware of how rude you are lately?

[wifey2qt]

@Sweet Kitties  -  Oh No, am I ??? I am aware of how RUDE many posters are here so I'm speaking their language. Sorry, not sorry - I can take it, can you ?