Words of Wisdom from a Six

I thought I would return to looking at some words of wisdom from the different Types and the ways in which the words are revealing and/or representative of the Type. So I'm going to start with Krishnamurti who was a Six:

'If you begin to understand what you are without trying to change it, then what you are

undergoes a transformation'.

- Krishnamurti

Sixes are the navigators of life and we can see this aspect in Krishnamurti's thinking (above). They are looking to find a path through life and to be on solid ground as they move forward. Healthy Sixes are great at seeing what needs to be done and at what others can bring to the table and contribute. I am amazed at how Sixes can often have long, successful careers which, I think, is due to this navigating ability. Just think of Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen, Julia Roberts, Dustin Hoffman or Bono. All people who have not only managed long careers but also to stay popular while doing so. This is in part because Sixes are engaging but also because they do not think solely about their own advancement. They are good at seeing what needs to be done for the good of the whole. They are cooperators who will follow others but are also able to take the lead if necessary and, importantly, are egalitarian. This means they are able to listen to what others have to say (they want everyone to have a voice) and to take on board those views. They will also question. This is key I think. Sixes do not blindly follow. They need to trust those around them and so will seek out those they can trust by testing them out and then, once trusted, are very loyal to them - all of which gives them a solid set-up in life.

We have much to learn from the different Types if we take time to understand them.