Surrounded By Idiots -

I don't know how much more of this I can take. Everywhere I go, I'm surrounded by people who seem to lack basic common sense. At work, my colleagues can't seem to figure out simple tasks without me having to hold their hands through it. In traffic, drivers are oblivious to the rules of the road and seem to be competing in some sort of "who can be the most aggressive" contest.

Erikson uses a simplified version of the DISC model to categorize human behavior into four primary colors: surrounded by idiots

Statistically, it is impossible for everyone else to be the problem 100% of the time. If you are the common denominator in every "idiotic" interaction, it might be time to look at your own delivery. Conclusion I don't know how much more of this I can take

| Model | Similarities | Differences | |-------|--------------|-------------| | | Four dichotomies (e.g., Extrovert/Introvert) | MBTI has 16 types, more complex. DISC/Colors is simpler. | | True Colors | Almost identical color system (Orange, Gold, Blue, Green) | True Colors is more focused on education and youth. | | Big Five (OCEAN) | Includes extraversion and conscientiousness | Big Five is scientifically validated; Colors is not. | | Social Styles Model | Similar axes (Assertiveness/Responsiveness) | Colors adds more emotional and motivational context. | In traffic, drivers are oblivious to the rules