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The Four Tendencies framework can help us better understand ourselves from "summary" of Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin
Understanding ourselves is a fundamental aspect of living a happier, more fulfilled life. The Four Tendencies framework offers a simple and clear way to gain insight into our own tendencies and behaviors. By identifying whether we are Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, or Rebels, we can better understand how we respond to internal and external expectations. This knowledge can help us make positive changes in our habits and behaviors. Each tendency has its unique characteristics and tendencies. Upholders are good at meeting both inner and outer expectations, while Questioners excel at meeting inner expectations but resist outer ones unless they make sense to them. Obligers have no trouble meeting external expectations but struggle with meeting internal ones, while Rebels resist all expectations, both inner and outer. By recognizing which tendency resonates with us, we can tailor our habits and goals to work with our natural inclinations rather than against them. The frame...
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