Dammit man, I'm a psychologist, not a touch telepath!
CIVILIAN LIFE:
Q1. Name: ryokophoenix/Artemis Echo
Q2. How did you find out about Elite of the Fleet? rotae, in a post something along the lines of 'HEY GUYS, you know what would be awesome?!'.
Q3. When did you first become interested in Star Trek? I'm not ashamed to say that Star Trek just wasn't a part of my life till XI. I had no knowledge of it, its storylines or its characters. None of the series had aired on television in my memory, nor were my parents fans, so I toddled through life completely unaffected by it. Until I sat down in a cinema and became mesmerized by STXI(again and again and again) - I fell in love with the entire universe. Since then I've soaked up every canonical fact I could find, speculated on the theoretical and social context and - of course - started to work my way through TOS (bless you, college network).
Q4. Why have you decided to join Elite of the Fleet? I've always loved communities like this: the sense of camaraderie and shared passion is gorgeous. That said, I've never had the chance before. I very nearly signed up for Hogwarts Elite, but backed out at the last minute on the basis of my own abilities. Since I'm not too good at art, fic or graphics, I felt like there was nothing I could contribute to the community as a whole to make my application worthwhile. So I missed out. Coming in to this community at a mod level is a whole different ballgame, however - I'm good at putting in the hard yards and helping out with official business, so I feel like my membership will be an asset to the community.
Q5. Who is your favourite Star Trek character? Awkwardly, James T. Kirk - and for some of the same reasons kittehkat lists him as her least! In particular, that he is ruled by his passions, he is highly emotional. I've never understood or liked people that have no passions or motivations in their life (an affliction that I can't imagine anyone here suffers), and Kirk represents the other end of the scale from that sort. He's a force of nature, filled with this vibrant sort of energy that lends itself to leadership and charisma. He has an incredible sense of duty that isn't necessarily defined by the 'Fleet rulebook but rather an honest and natural care for those around him. He's reckless, but only with his own life, because both the mission and those around him are prioritised well above that. And whilst he has a sort of bravado about him that irritates the bejeezus out of me on occasion, I think there's a difference between arrogance and confidence - the latter being when you have something to back it up. And he totally, totally does.
Q6. And the least? Okay, look: you need to remember that Reboot is the only 'verse I'm truely familiar with and that TOS is going a long way into altering this answer, but I have to say Uhura. She was the only one I was just not impressed with in the movie (though I wonder how much of that was scripting choices). My major beef with her was her neglect of duty and her lack of respect for military procedure, both of which occurred a number of times in the movie. Whilst I respected her desire to provide support for Spock, there is a time and place (i.e., not when people are dying), and she couldn't seem to find it. I need her character to be stronger, and less defined by the men around her, if the next movie is going to change my opinion.
Q7. Which television (or film) series is your favourite? Have to go with Reboot at the moment, though it may be out of a soon-to-be-rectified ignorance.
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STARFLEET LIFE:
Q8. What do you hope to gain from your service in Starfleet? Experience. I've always been obsessed with travelling - with new experiences, new cultures, new places. I'd hope to expand those horizons, so to speak, and be able to explore and experience the utter diversity out there. In particular I'm fascinated by the way social structures and interpersonal expectations differ depending on the environment of each sentient species, and I'd love to observe all that first hand.
Q9. Is there any occupation in Starfleet you feel you would be particularly unsuited for? I bet everyone will say Admin, but, seriously, admin. I've always thought that I'd be no good at handling a) a desk job and b) a total lack of variety in tasks - I like to be kept on my toes, and I feel most satisfied when I'm kept very busy. I am also, it must be said, completely abysmal at maths. It just doesn't come naturally to me at all, though I can force myself to pick up certain things if the application is interesting enough.
Q10. The four current Academic Tracks at the Academy are Tactics, Operations, Exploratory Sciences and Medical Sciences. Describe how you could be an asset to each of these departments.
Tactical: I'm good at organising and motivating collectives of people, in a way that satisfies as many as possible. I'd never expect a member of my team to do something I wouldn't do, so I'd be fair in orders, but I'm fairly brave as well, so there isn't a heck of a lot I wouldn't do. I'm calm in a crisis, and intensely loyal - I'd never leave a man behind.
Operations: As far as diplomacy goes, my interpersonal skills tend to put people at ease and I can throw on an air of confidence even when I'm completely unsure of the situation. I can also keep a level head in the face of angry, angry people. I'm eager to please and go to extraordinary lengths to satisfy others. I like bouncing ideas around with others and I feel like it's one of the best ways to come up with ideas.
Exploratory Sciences: I find the idea of planets and environments other than ours to be - to steal a phrase - fascinating. I would be extraordinarily passionate about the study of new geologies, plants and beings. I'd be objective and unobtrusive, whilst my ability to see things from the perspectives of others would mean that I really tried to 'get into their shoes' and understand how the systems and structures of new races had evolved, rather than colouring them with human expectations.
Medical: I place a lot of importance on individuals and their emotions. I'm able to reserve judgment about people - even if there's something about someone that irritates the hell out of me, I can understand that it doesn't define them and I look for their strengths. I have a strong sense of ethics and a very strong stomach. ;D
Q11. What are your top five strengths?
01. Loyalty. Just try and get between me and one of mine. I don't mind slights to myself so much, but slight a friend of mine and I shall come down on you like the angry fist of god. I tend to love unconditionally: once someone is a friend, they're a friend for life (literally - I'm still close friends with people I met 18 years ago).
02. Determination. If I've decided to do something, I'll do it - even if it involves not sleeping for three days or working myself to the bone. This is particularly true if others are relying on me and when deadlines are imminent.
03. Passion. I get enthusiastic and excitable about...essentially anything. People have often mentioned their appreciation for it, because it makes them take note of things that usually slip by: everything from a sunset or the colour of a leaf through to the importance of big events.
04. Consideration. I care about people a lot. I'm far more likely to cook a meal if it's for someone else and not just me, and I'm far happier spending money on presents for others than myself. I'm good at seeing things from the perspectives of others, and I can often anticipate needs before I'm told.
05. Analytic abilities. I have five years of tertiary education behind me (with another two to go), and it does show. I don't take anything on face value, but instead search for the various levels of meaning underneath. It applies to people as well - I try to develop the ability to analyse everything from body language to content of speech, which often grants me insight into motivations and personality.
Q12. What are your top five weaknesses?
01. Social Anxiety Disorder. While I can get through social interaction and present with an air of confidence, it's exhausting for me. I tend to ruminate over what I've said and done, what I could have done instead and so on. It's pervasive: I worry about what other people think of the way I walk down a street. I tend to need a lot of feedback from others and I often seek reassurance about things I've done or ideas I've had.
02. Indecisiveness. It's kind of linked to the first one, but I second-guess myself constantly. Even if I've made a decision, I'll spend the next week wondering about whether or not it was the right one.
03. Over-burdening. I've been frequently accused of shouldering the burdens of others too often, and it's true. I tend to take home the problems of others and turn them over constantly in my mind. Normally I wouldn't list this as a weakness, but it does wear me out, occasionally interfere with sleep and it puts me at a high risk of occupational burnout.
04. Exaggerated focus. I have difficulty shifting my focus from one thing to another, particularly when the former isn't finished with. It makes my approach to work a little problematic, as I prefer to finish one task before moving onto another, which diminishes my ability to work on things simultaneously. It also sucks for attention, since if something distracts me from a conversation I completely forget what I was talking about.
05. Procrastination. Yeah, I put things off a fair bit. I do tend to make up for it by working flat-out just before the deadline, but that is rather exhausting.
Q13. What is your biggest fear? Crazy people (to use a term that's completely politically incorrect). No matter how much you learn or observe about people and the rules by which they live and interact, if someone is living outside of those rules they are completely unpredictable. Impossible to fully understand, reason out, or grasp the perspective of. No matter what you think you know about whatever might be afflicting them, there's every chance they're going to blindside you and burn down a church. It makes them terrifying - but also terribly interesting.
Q14. Do you consider yourself to be a leader, or a follower? Honestly I'm pretty much one of the sidekicks of the world - I can dream up some epic ideas, but I generally need them to be validated and put into practice by someone I respect. I'm generally quiet in group situations, sitting back to observe and listen to others before contributing one or two comments. I can take charge if I need to - usually if no one else is, so nothing is getting done - but I much prefer the back seat.
Q15. What do you admire the most in your peers? I'm highly idealistic, with a bit of a hero complex, so I tend to admire people with a strong moral fiber and a determination to 'do the right thing'. People who set the bar, who don't let the opinions of others alter them, and who do what it takes to make a difference. I admire Malcolm Reynolds - does that explain things? Big Damn Heroes indeed.
Q16. You are stranded on a Class M planet that has not been mapped by The Federation. You are only allowed to choose two of the following items to keep with you: a phaser, a tricorder or a communicator. Which two would you choose to have? The communicator, for the obvious reasons - getting in touch with a passing ship is going to be imperative. Then the tricorder, since the next priority is eating, and the tricorder can tell you precisely what's edible. If anything large and bearlike comes along to eat me, I'm perfectly happy with climbing a tree and hiding like a little girl.
Q17. Please describe your understanding of the Federation’s Prime Directive. Important for any number of reasons, not in the least to ensure that we don't induce the equivalent of a nine year old playing with a flamethrower. More importantly, however, it means that the civilization in question reaches a certain stage of progress (with all the ethical, social and moralistic changes that require slow growth to evolve) and thus the level of maturity required to deal with the sudden knowledge of dozens of other species out there. Imagine the fear a species would experience if a highly advanced race popped up before they could even vaguely compete in arms or defense - it would induce the kind of xenophobia that would never be overcome.
Q18. The United Federation of Planets includes more than 150 member planets, and the galaxy has many more besides. Which planet do you most want to visit? This is a total cliche, but Vulcan. Vulcans have a reverence and respect for their history that so many races don't, and alksdjalskasd I am a big fan of history. Not to mention how the Vulcans have embodied the necessity of remembering your history lest you be condemned to repeat it. The idea of a planet where so many of the oldest documents and writings and temples and structures are still preserved in spite of the harsh environmental conditions is amazing.
Which is why it's such a massive, soul-wrenching loss.
That said - I'd really, really like to be the first onto an entirely new planet. I've always wanted to be a pioneer of sorts, and I can just imagine the excitement and adrenaline you'd experience stepping onto a planet and knowing that no Federation member had before.
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KOBAYASHI MARU:
The following questions describe situations you may commonly find yourself in as a member of Starfleet. You will be read the scenario, and then given two options to choose from. You may expand upon the reasons for your choice, but you must indicate one of the two that you feel best describes your likely response to the situation provided.
Q19. Service in the Fleet can be draining at the best of times, and on one particular day everything seems to have gone wrong. You’re exhausted, but your shift is finally over and it’s time to unwind. Your roommate is already on their bed when you get back to your quarters. Do you:
b. Say hi, then stick in some earphones for music or grab a PADD for some recreational reading. A lie-down sounds pretty good right now, or maybe a bit of time relaxing on the observation deck - it should be pretty quiet by this time, which will give you a chance to sort through the day’s events in your head.
I've mentioned before that I don't mind interacting with others, but that it's exhausting. If I'm already dead tired - I just don't have the energy to even try holding up a social facade. Time to crack open a good book and take the time to reorder my brain.
Q20. You’ve intercepted what sounds like a pretty important transmission - you feel like the Captain needs to know. When you report, do you:
b. Give them the facts, but your interpretation and the way it fits into context is more important. The Captain wasn’t there, after all - the way you explain it could make all the difference.
I'll admit that there are dangers here - emphasising the wrong parts, drawing attention to certain details that may be all the wrong ones. But at the same time: you're giving the facts, but you're also offering how you saw them. It's equally important, because there are certain subtleties in moments like this that could be entirely glossed over in a report, but that could change them totally.
Q21. There are many decisions to be made in Starfleet, and some are harder than others. Faced with a decision where things could go wrong in any number of ways, do you:
b. Try to understand the perspectives of the people involved. They are the ones that will be influenced by the decision, and conflict is the least desirable outcome. Be certain to be tactful, even if some of the message is lost in the communication.
This is partly because I'm so tentative and concerned about making decisions that I'd want everyone to be happy, lest I continue to second-guess myself. But I do also think it's important - if you can't empathise with the people who will be affected by your decision, you can't make a good choice. Individuals can't be disregarded.
Q22. The day-to-day life of Starfleet can be quite arduous at times, and quite exciting at others. Everyone has their own way of approaching everyday work, but would others see your approach as:
b. Flexible and spontaneous. Others think you prefer to adapt to the world around you rather than organise it. You seem to be more comfortable staying open to information and experiences rather than making decisions immediately. You appear fairly casual, working in bursts and motivated by deadlines.
Precisely me. In particular the last line, which is gospel truth for me. I certainly don't try to organise the world around me, either: I've tried it in the past, but I found it simply causes extreme stress and doesn't get you very far.
Q23. You can earn 5 points for your future Track by promoting the community in your Journal. Please link the post here if you wish to do so:
Q1. Name: ryokophoenix/Artemis Echo
Q2. How did you find out about Elite of the Fleet? rotae, in a post something along the lines of 'HEY GUYS, you know what would be awesome?!'.
Q3. When did you first become interested in Star Trek? I'm not ashamed to say that Star Trek just wasn't a part of my life till XI. I had no knowledge of it, its storylines or its characters. None of the series had aired on television in my memory, nor were my parents fans, so I toddled through life completely unaffected by it. Until I sat down in a cinema and became mesmerized by STXI(again and again and again) - I fell in love with the entire universe. Since then I've soaked up every canonical fact I could find, speculated on the theoretical and social context and - of course - started to work my way through TOS (bless you, college network).
Q4. Why have you decided to join Elite of the Fleet? I've always loved communities like this: the sense of camaraderie and shared passion is gorgeous. That said, I've never had the chance before. I very nearly signed up for Hogwarts Elite, but backed out at the last minute on the basis of my own abilities. Since I'm not too good at art, fic or graphics, I felt like there was nothing I could contribute to the community as a whole to make my application worthwhile. So I missed out. Coming in to this community at a mod level is a whole different ballgame, however - I'm good at putting in the hard yards and helping out with official business, so I feel like my membership will be an asset to the community.
Q5. Who is your favourite Star Trek character? Awkwardly, James T. Kirk - and for some of the same reasons kittehkat lists him as her least! In particular, that he is ruled by his passions, he is highly emotional. I've never understood or liked people that have no passions or motivations in their life (an affliction that I can't imagine anyone here suffers), and Kirk represents the other end of the scale from that sort. He's a force of nature, filled with this vibrant sort of energy that lends itself to leadership and charisma. He has an incredible sense of duty that isn't necessarily defined by the 'Fleet rulebook but rather an honest and natural care for those around him. He's reckless, but only with his own life, because both the mission and those around him are prioritised well above that. And whilst he has a sort of bravado about him that irritates the bejeezus out of me on occasion, I think there's a difference between arrogance and confidence - the latter being when you have something to back it up. And he totally, totally does.
Q6. And the least? Okay, look: you need to remember that Reboot is the only 'verse I'm truely familiar with and that TOS is going a long way into altering this answer, but I have to say Uhura. She was the only one I was just not impressed with in the movie (though I wonder how much of that was scripting choices). My major beef with her was her neglect of duty and her lack of respect for military procedure, both of which occurred a number of times in the movie. Whilst I respected her desire to provide support for Spock, there is a time and place (i.e., not when people are dying), and she couldn't seem to find it. I need her character to be stronger, and less defined by the men around her, if the next movie is going to change my opinion.
Q7. Which television (or film) series is your favourite? Have to go with Reboot at the moment, though it may be out of a soon-to-be-rectified ignorance.
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STARFLEET LIFE:
Q8. What do you hope to gain from your service in Starfleet? Experience. I've always been obsessed with travelling - with new experiences, new cultures, new places. I'd hope to expand those horizons, so to speak, and be able to explore and experience the utter diversity out there. In particular I'm fascinated by the way social structures and interpersonal expectations differ depending on the environment of each sentient species, and I'd love to observe all that first hand.
Q9. Is there any occupation in Starfleet you feel you would be particularly unsuited for? I bet everyone will say Admin, but, seriously, admin. I've always thought that I'd be no good at handling a) a desk job and b) a total lack of variety in tasks - I like to be kept on my toes, and I feel most satisfied when I'm kept very busy. I am also, it must be said, completely abysmal at maths. It just doesn't come naturally to me at all, though I can force myself to pick up certain things if the application is interesting enough.
Q10. The four current Academic Tracks at the Academy are Tactics, Operations, Exploratory Sciences and Medical Sciences. Describe how you could be an asset to each of these departments.
Tactical: I'm good at organising and motivating collectives of people, in a way that satisfies as many as possible. I'd never expect a member of my team to do something I wouldn't do, so I'd be fair in orders, but I'm fairly brave as well, so there isn't a heck of a lot I wouldn't do. I'm calm in a crisis, and intensely loyal - I'd never leave a man behind.
Operations: As far as diplomacy goes, my interpersonal skills tend to put people at ease and I can throw on an air of confidence even when I'm completely unsure of the situation. I can also keep a level head in the face of angry, angry people. I'm eager to please and go to extraordinary lengths to satisfy others. I like bouncing ideas around with others and I feel like it's one of the best ways to come up with ideas.
Exploratory Sciences: I find the idea of planets and environments other than ours to be - to steal a phrase - fascinating. I would be extraordinarily passionate about the study of new geologies, plants and beings. I'd be objective and unobtrusive, whilst my ability to see things from the perspectives of others would mean that I really tried to 'get into their shoes' and understand how the systems and structures of new races had evolved, rather than colouring them with human expectations.
Medical: I place a lot of importance on individuals and their emotions. I'm able to reserve judgment about people - even if there's something about someone that irritates the hell out of me, I can understand that it doesn't define them and I look for their strengths. I have a strong sense of ethics and a very strong stomach. ;D
Q11. What are your top five strengths?
01. Loyalty. Just try and get between me and one of mine. I don't mind slights to myself so much, but slight a friend of mine and I shall come down on you like the angry fist of god. I tend to love unconditionally: once someone is a friend, they're a friend for life (literally - I'm still close friends with people I met 18 years ago).
02. Determination. If I've decided to do something, I'll do it - even if it involves not sleeping for three days or working myself to the bone. This is particularly true if others are relying on me and when deadlines are imminent.
03. Passion. I get enthusiastic and excitable about...essentially anything. People have often mentioned their appreciation for it, because it makes them take note of things that usually slip by: everything from a sunset or the colour of a leaf through to the importance of big events.
04. Consideration. I care about people a lot. I'm far more likely to cook a meal if it's for someone else and not just me, and I'm far happier spending money on presents for others than myself. I'm good at seeing things from the perspectives of others, and I can often anticipate needs before I'm told.
05. Analytic abilities. I have five years of tertiary education behind me (with another two to go), and it does show. I don't take anything on face value, but instead search for the various levels of meaning underneath. It applies to people as well - I try to develop the ability to analyse everything from body language to content of speech, which often grants me insight into motivations and personality.
Q12. What are your top five weaknesses?
01. Social Anxiety Disorder. While I can get through social interaction and present with an air of confidence, it's exhausting for me. I tend to ruminate over what I've said and done, what I could have done instead and so on. It's pervasive: I worry about what other people think of the way I walk down a street. I tend to need a lot of feedback from others and I often seek reassurance about things I've done or ideas I've had.
02. Indecisiveness. It's kind of linked to the first one, but I second-guess myself constantly. Even if I've made a decision, I'll spend the next week wondering about whether or not it was the right one.
03. Over-burdening. I've been frequently accused of shouldering the burdens of others too often, and it's true. I tend to take home the problems of others and turn them over constantly in my mind. Normally I wouldn't list this as a weakness, but it does wear me out, occasionally interfere with sleep and it puts me at a high risk of occupational burnout.
04. Exaggerated focus. I have difficulty shifting my focus from one thing to another, particularly when the former isn't finished with. It makes my approach to work a little problematic, as I prefer to finish one task before moving onto another, which diminishes my ability to work on things simultaneously. It also sucks for attention, since if something distracts me from a conversation I completely forget what I was talking about.
05. Procrastination. Yeah, I put things off a fair bit. I do tend to make up for it by working flat-out just before the deadline, but that is rather exhausting.
Q13. What is your biggest fear? Crazy people (to use a term that's completely politically incorrect). No matter how much you learn or observe about people and the rules by which they live and interact, if someone is living outside of those rules they are completely unpredictable. Impossible to fully understand, reason out, or grasp the perspective of. No matter what you think you know about whatever might be afflicting them, there's every chance they're going to blindside you and burn down a church. It makes them terrifying - but also terribly interesting.
Q14. Do you consider yourself to be a leader, or a follower? Honestly I'm pretty much one of the sidekicks of the world - I can dream up some epic ideas, but I generally need them to be validated and put into practice by someone I respect. I'm generally quiet in group situations, sitting back to observe and listen to others before contributing one or two comments. I can take charge if I need to - usually if no one else is, so nothing is getting done - but I much prefer the back seat.
Q15. What do you admire the most in your peers? I'm highly idealistic, with a bit of a hero complex, so I tend to admire people with a strong moral fiber and a determination to 'do the right thing'. People who set the bar, who don't let the opinions of others alter them, and who do what it takes to make a difference. I admire Malcolm Reynolds - does that explain things? Big Damn Heroes indeed.
Q16. You are stranded on a Class M planet that has not been mapped by The Federation. You are only allowed to choose two of the following items to keep with you: a phaser, a tricorder or a communicator. Which two would you choose to have? The communicator, for the obvious reasons - getting in touch with a passing ship is going to be imperative. Then the tricorder, since the next priority is eating, and the tricorder can tell you precisely what's edible. If anything large and bearlike comes along to eat me, I'm perfectly happy with climbing a tree and hiding like a little girl.
Q17. Please describe your understanding of the Federation’s Prime Directive. Important for any number of reasons, not in the least to ensure that we don't induce the equivalent of a nine year old playing with a flamethrower. More importantly, however, it means that the civilization in question reaches a certain stage of progress (with all the ethical, social and moralistic changes that require slow growth to evolve) and thus the level of maturity required to deal with the sudden knowledge of dozens of other species out there. Imagine the fear a species would experience if a highly advanced race popped up before they could even vaguely compete in arms or defense - it would induce the kind of xenophobia that would never be overcome.
Q18. The United Federation of Planets includes more than 150 member planets, and the galaxy has many more besides. Which planet do you most want to visit? This is a total cliche, but Vulcan. Vulcans have a reverence and respect for their history that so many races don't, and alksdjalskasd I am a big fan of history. Not to mention how the Vulcans have embodied the necessity of remembering your history lest you be condemned to repeat it. The idea of a planet where so many of the oldest documents and writings and temples and structures are still preserved in spite of the harsh environmental conditions is amazing.
Which is why it's such a massive, soul-wrenching loss.
That said - I'd really, really like to be the first onto an entirely new planet. I've always wanted to be a pioneer of sorts, and I can just imagine the excitement and adrenaline you'd experience stepping onto a planet and knowing that no Federation member had before.
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KOBAYASHI MARU:
The following questions describe situations you may commonly find yourself in as a member of Starfleet. You will be read the scenario, and then given two options to choose from. You may expand upon the reasons for your choice, but you must indicate one of the two that you feel best describes your likely response to the situation provided.
Q19. Service in the Fleet can be draining at the best of times, and on one particular day everything seems to have gone wrong. You’re exhausted, but your shift is finally over and it’s time to unwind. Your roommate is already on their bed when you get back to your quarters. Do you:
b. Say hi, then stick in some earphones for music or grab a PADD for some recreational reading. A lie-down sounds pretty good right now, or maybe a bit of time relaxing on the observation deck - it should be pretty quiet by this time, which will give you a chance to sort through the day’s events in your head.
I've mentioned before that I don't mind interacting with others, but that it's exhausting. If I'm already dead tired - I just don't have the energy to even try holding up a social facade. Time to crack open a good book and take the time to reorder my brain.
Q20. You’ve intercepted what sounds like a pretty important transmission - you feel like the Captain needs to know. When you report, do you:
b. Give them the facts, but your interpretation and the way it fits into context is more important. The Captain wasn’t there, after all - the way you explain it could make all the difference.
I'll admit that there are dangers here - emphasising the wrong parts, drawing attention to certain details that may be all the wrong ones. But at the same time: you're giving the facts, but you're also offering how you saw them. It's equally important, because there are certain subtleties in moments like this that could be entirely glossed over in a report, but that could change them totally.
Q21. There are many decisions to be made in Starfleet, and some are harder than others. Faced with a decision where things could go wrong in any number of ways, do you:
b. Try to understand the perspectives of the people involved. They are the ones that will be influenced by the decision, and conflict is the least desirable outcome. Be certain to be tactful, even if some of the message is lost in the communication.
This is partly because I'm so tentative and concerned about making decisions that I'd want everyone to be happy, lest I continue to second-guess myself. But I do also think it's important - if you can't empathise with the people who will be affected by your decision, you can't make a good choice. Individuals can't be disregarded.
Q22. The day-to-day life of Starfleet can be quite arduous at times, and quite exciting at others. Everyone has their own way of approaching everyday work, but would others see your approach as:
b. Flexible and spontaneous. Others think you prefer to adapt to the world around you rather than organise it. You seem to be more comfortable staying open to information and experiences rather than making decisions immediately. You appear fairly casual, working in bursts and motivated by deadlines.
Precisely me. In particular the last line, which is gospel truth for me. I certainly don't try to organise the world around me, either: I've tried it in the past, but I found it simply causes extreme stress and doesn't get you very far.
Q23. You can earn 5 points for your future Track by promoting the community in your Journal. Please link the post here if you wish to do so: