Time Travellers

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Time Travellers
TIME TRAVELLERS
What is your time personality?

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Time Travellers
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Introduction: Our personalities are the key to finding out what kind of time manager we
are. Whether we tend to do too much or too little, overwork or underwork, buzz around
like a bee or freeze through procrastination, all comes down to one thing: which of these
9 Time Travellers are you?

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Time Tendencies
None of us can ever fully master time, just as
none of us can ever fully master our lives. We are
subject to the imperfections of being human and
in particular, the constraining personality traits
which we both inherit and acquire as we grow
up.
Our individual personalities colour our attitude
towards time in one of two directions: doing too
much or doing too little.
· the tendency to do too much: ie, those who
over-focus and overwork and create imbalance in
their lives. An example is the workaholic who
lives for nothing but his or her career or the
hyperactive who is never still.
· the tendency to do too little: ie, the lazy, the
fearful and the melancholic. An example is the
procrastinator who fears making a mistake and
the risk-taker who loves the thrill of leaving
things to the last minute.

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1. THE
PERFECTIONIST
The Perfectionist is one of the worst examples of
a workaholic. They fill up their days with work
activities in the belief that everything they do
has to be as perfect as possible. George Bernard
Shaw was a typical workaholic. He wrote
mechanically every day of his career. Looking
back on his life, he said,
"When I was a young man, I observed that nine
out of ten things I did were failures. I didn't want
to be a failure, so I did ten times more work."
The Perfectionist temperament is to work hard
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Are You a Perfectionist?
The Perfectionist is typically a workaholic who
spends time working hard to achieve what he or
she regards as the perfect piece of work.
Features of the Perfectionist Time
Traveller
Characteristics conscientious; sets large challenges;
high standards; works to a set
routine; pleased with praise; upset by
criticism.
Good at... planning each day; self-development;
finding solutions.
Poor at... making decisions; knowing when
enough's enough; relaxing by doing
nothing.
Time
management
symbol
the 3 o'clock clock. Jean-Paul Sartre
described the 3 o'clock clock as "too
early or too late" for anything you
want to start or finish.
Celebrity
examples:
Henry Fonda, John Cleese; Glenda
Jackson;The Lone Ranger; Melinda
Gates

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2. THE
SOCIALISER
The Socialiser is not a good time manager. If you
are in conversation with a Socialiser, you’ll know
this for they are the hardest people to break
away from. Socialisers simply love to be with
people, talk about people, and be of service to
people. This invariably means putting time and
other duties into second place.
The Socialiser temperament is to hang out with others
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Are You a Socialiser?
The Socialiser likes to spend their time in contact
with others. This can work in their favour as time
managers because they can build valuable
relationships that help get things done. It can
also work against them if they overdevelop the
purely social side of their working life at the
expense of achieving useful work.
Features of the Socialiser Time
Traveller
Characteristics friendly; sociable; talkative; gossipy;
warm; caring; excitable; nurturing;
nervous.
Good at... creating positive ambiences in which
others work; persuading others to do
things with or for them; working for
others selflessly.
Poor at... planning their own lives; making
personal changes; sticking to
routines.
Time
management
symbol
the phone, which is the umbilical cord
for the Socialiser to the world outside.
Celebrity
examples:
Diana, Princess ofWales; Doris Day;
Madonna; Bill Cosby; Jesus

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3. THE
ACHIEVER
Achievers have mastered the art of looking like
perfect time managers. They seem to be good at
everything they take on, seem to manage things
with effortless ease, and seem to enjoy
themselves in the process. But, beware, a lot of
the impression may be false. Achievers are good
at show and not so good at substance. When you
are dealing with an Achiever, always look under
the surface at what they’ve actually achieved.
The Achiever temperament is to shine in front of others
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Are You anAchiever?
The Achiever is a highly ambitious person who
prizes work for the success it brings. Achievers
want to impress others and see work as a way of
doing this. They will therefore volunteer to do
any job and take any task if it promises a reward.
Features of the Achiever Time
Traveller
Characteristics ambitious; popular; attractive; sexy;
good-looking; successful; smart;
confident; fit; energetic.
Good at... making jobs look easy;
accommodating themselves to
others; juggling high levels of work.
Poor at... knowing their limits; saying "No";
delivering their promises; depth to
their work.
Time
management
symbol
the promotion ladder: Achievers rate
work as the highest priority closely
followed by organisational success.
Celebrity
examples:
Tom Cruise, Lance Armstrong; Demi
Moore; Sharon Stone; NatalieWoods;
OprahWinfrey

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4. THE ARTIST
When you are dealing with an Artist time
personality, you’ll know it. They look different,
dress different, and behave different from
others. They also have a cavalier attitude to time
which they regard as a constraint and restriction.
They thus arrive late or early, ignore rotas, and
frequently miss deadlines. But the work they
produce is invariably one of a kind and in their
eyes makes up for their lax attitude to time.
The Artist temperament is to be different
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Are You anArtist?
The Artist is a figure who doesn't quite fit into
organisational life. He or she may be a loner, may
not dress, speak or act like others in the
workplace and is likely not to want to conform to
the rules, standards and norms that everyone
else has to follow.
Features of the Artist Time Traveller
Characteristics different; special; sensitive; feels
deeply; sympathetic; thoughtful;
appreciative; empathetic; creative.
Good at... unique insights; working beyond the
call of duty at something they believe
in; innovative work.
Poor at... being on time; following procedures;
routine work.
Time
management
symbol
the colour purple: Artist personality
types share AliceWalker's comment in
the film "The Color Purple": "I think it
pisses God off if you walk by the
colour purple in a field somewhere
and don't notice it.“
Celebrity
examples:
Bjork, Kate Bush; Judy Garland;
James Dean; Kurt Cobain; Michael
Jackson

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5. THE
ANALYSER
The Analyser has a touch of the absent-minded
professor about them. They can easily get so
wrapped up in their thoughts and ideas or in
conversation with others that they can forget the
routine details of daily life - such as preparing a
meal, going to bed on time, keeping
appointments. But while their outer life may be
muddled, their inner world of thoughts is
invariably rich and gifted.
The Analyser temperament is to gather information
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Are You anAnalyser?
The Analyser is a great student of work rather
than a great participant in it. They are gifted at
reading, understanding and interpreting
situations; and can cast light on complex
problems and relationships for others. They make
good agony aunts, counsellors and listeners.
Features of the Analyser Time
Traveller
Characteristics thoughtful; inquisitive; curious; well-
read; analytical; amusing;
uninvolved; hate the spotlight;
deflect attention; bookish.
Good at... working things out in their heads;
standing back from problems; putting
concepts into words.
Poor at... acting on their own advice; getting
involved; self-development.
Time
management
symbol
the monastic ivory tower where time
stands still.
Celebrity
examples:
Osama bin Laden, Daniel Day Lewis;
Rene Descartes; Paul Gauguin; Marie
Curie; Phil Spector

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6. THE
DOUBTER
The Doubter is a person who hesitates to act
because he or she is unsure whether they
should. It may be because something hasn't
been decided, or information isn't yet available
or because a higher authority hasn't sanctioned
it. Doubters are the great procrastinators,
questioners and hesitators. In workplaces, they
prefer to let others own their time rather than
own it themselves. They will therefore drop
anything at any time if asked to, no matter what
the cost in piled-up work or stress.
The Doubter temperament is to be careful
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Are You a Doubter?
The Doubter is a person who hesitates to act
because he or she is unsure whether they should.
It may be because something hasn't been
decided, or information isn't yet available or
because a higher authority hasn't sanctioned it.
Doubters are the great procrastinators,
questioners and hesitators.
Features of the Doubter Time
Traveller
Characteristics loyal to others; good in teams; likes
leadership; seeks protection; wants
certainty; unsure.
Good at... following instructions to the letter,
Doubters will arrive not just on time
but very early; handling responsibility
to others; working in a team.
Poor at... taking his or her own decisions; risk
and change; self-belief.
Time
management
symbol
the question mark: Doubters always
need to know a bit more before they
will act.
Celebrity
examples:
Ellen DeGeneres, Mel Gibson; Jane
Fonda; Marilyn Monroe; Bruce
Springsteen; Carly Simon

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7. THE
HURRIER
The Hurrier is a person who manages to combine
a wide range of activities in a short space of
time. Everything they do is done at a quick pace:
they move quickly, talk quickly, think quickly.
They are multi-talented and never say No to any
job that comes their way even if they move on to
something more interesting before they finish it.
They are the human equivalent of the Hare in
Aesop’s fable.
The Hurrier temperament is to be on the go
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Are You a Hurrier?
The Hurrier is a person who manages to combine
a wide range of activities in a short space of time.
Everything they do is done at a quick pace: they
move quickly, talk quickly, think quickly. In an age
of short attention spans and busy living, Hurriers
appear dynamic time managers.
Features of the Hurrier Time
Traveller
Characteristics cheerful; busy; active; versatile; never
short of something to do; smiling;
quick-paced; frenetic.
Good at... any kind of activity; energy to do
many things; organising.
Poor at... prioritising workloads; being easily
distracted; sticking to one thing for
long.
Time
management
symbol
The hare, as in the fable of the
tortoise and the hare; or the
indigestion tablet: Hurriers rarely
have time to eat a full meal or not be
doing something else while they're
eating.
Celebrity
examples:
Richard Branson; Leonardo DiCaprio;
Tom Hanks; Whoopie Goldberg; Elton
John

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8. THE REBEL
Rebels are life’s fighters. They believe that time is
something to be challenged and beaten. They
thus like to run late for deadlines, coming to life
in the tension this creates and knowing that they
will beat it in the end. They push time to the
limit. They embody the sentiments of Edna St
Vincent Millay who wrote:
"My candle burns at both ends; it will not last
the night.
But, ah, my foes and oh, my friends: it gives a
lovely light."
The Rebel temperament is to create tension
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Are You a Rebel?
The Rebel is one of life's fighters whose passion is
the heat of battle. They are defenders of the
weak; impassioned challengers to anything
unfair; chargers on white horses. Rebels are
reactive to the moment: they come to life by
living to the full in the moment, whether in an
argument, a piece of work or a party with friends.
Features of the Rebel Time Traveller
Characteristics loud; confident; dynamic; leaders;
outgoing; extrovert; battling;
argumentative; entrepreneurial;
strong.
Good at... squeezing every last minute out of
time; living life on the edge; defying
deadlines; acting spontaneously and
instinctively.
Poor at... learning from the past; planning for
the future; suiting other people's
plans; going at other people's pace.
Time
management
symbol
the candle that burns at both ends.
Celebrity
examples:
James Cagney; Danny DeVito; Johnny
Cash; Indira Gandhi; John McEnroe;
DonaldTrump

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9. THE
WANDERER
Wanderers are people who enjoy the freedom to
do what they like. In organizational settings, this
can cause a problem. They may not be totally
committed to the work ethic and may go at their
own speed which makes them appear lazy. On
the other hand, Wanderers are far more in tune
with the pace of the world and may achieve a far
higher level of contentment than the rest of us.
TheWanderer temperament is to be free
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Are You a Wanderer?
The Wanderer is a person who loves the freedom
to go where they want. He or she believes life
should be simple and without commitment. They
are thus frequently absent - both in body and
spirit. They are usually elsewhere when you want
them and, if you can tie them down, they find it
hard to concentrate for long on one thing.
Features of the Wanderer Time
Traveller
Characteristics relaxed; easy-going; peacemakers; no
problem; at ease with the world;
unambitious; content; likeable.
Good at... enjoying what life brings; going with
the flow; keeping things simple;
avoiding confrontation.
Poor at... committing themselves to time and
place; staying around for long;
exerting themselves.
Time
management
symbol
the empty desk and chair - where the
Wanderer was until they took off.
Celebrity
examples:
Gary Cooper; Grace Kelly;Woody
Harrelson; Renee Zelleweger; James
Stewart; Ronald Reagan

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When you know the kind of Time Traveller you are, you can make adjustments in your plans
to iron out the features that don’t serve you well and enhance the ones that do. That’s the
secret of successful Time Travel!

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