Most people think their bookshelves reflect their interests. I think these objects are revealing your identity. In my case, I pulled a section at random, just one small stretch of spine-worn titles and a single antique statue. And yet, it reads like a manifesto—an autobiography in objects. What might appear as an eclectic mix at…
When I was working as a door-to-door salesman, I didn’t walk into someone’s home or office just to sell. I walked in to observe. This was when I discovered the subtle interplay of symbolic reality. While most people scanned faces and listened for objections, I looked at their surroundings: the bookshelf, the desk clutter, the art…
Phenomenology and Marilyn Monroe’s dress may seem at odds, but the controversy surrounding Kardashian’s fashion decision creates fertile ground for thought. Framed by Shakespeare’s reference, my offering is a step further: the objects in our life shape our perception of it. How does this work? Let’s start with a combination of archaeology and forensics—both useful…
We’ll be looking at personality types versus archetypes, as the distinction between these two frameworks is considerable. Understanding their fundamental differences is key to interpreting human motivation, behavior, and life purpose. Simply put, personality types focus on observable behaviors and actions, while archetypes represent deeper, universal themes and identities. Why Archetypes Aren’t Personality Types Personality…
The Power Archetype is one of the four motivating archetypes in human psychology and mythology, the other three motivating archetypes are Love, Justice, and Wisdom. While each person embodies all four archetypes, typically one of the four dominates, and profoundly influences their perception, motivations, and aspirations—this dominant archetype is known as their Life Theme. This…
The Wisdom Archetype is one of the four motivating archetypes in human psychology and mythology, the other three motivating archetypes are Love, Justice, and Power. While each person embodies all four archetypes, typically one of the four dominates, profoundly influencing their perception, motivations, and aspirations—this dominant archetype is known as their Life Theme. This article…