With whom do you associate..

[Beneli]

There are essentially 4 groups of people you can associate with:

Group 1: Those that do not know and don't know that they don't know:
They are fools, AVOID them.

Group 2: Those that don't know, but know that they don't know:
They are simple, TEACH them.

Group 3: Those that know, but don't know that they know:
They're asleep WAKE them.

Group 4: Those that know and know that they know.
They are leaders, FOLLOW them...


Unfortunately a lot of people believe themselves to belong to group 4 when really they belong to the 1st group.
And when we come in contact with people in group 3 we usually ignore them because of their modesty and lack of self-assertiveness.

On the whole, methinks, the rule of thumb should be that if somebody is very LOUD then he is most likely a member of group 1.

Let's hear your opinions...

[xeun]

There are essentially 4 groups of people you can associate with:

Group 1: Those that do not know and don't know that they don't know:
They are fools, AVOID them.

Group 2: Those that don't know, but know that they don't know:
They are simple, TEACH them.

Group 3: Those that know, but don't know that they know:
They're asleep WAKE them.

Group 4: Those that know and know that they know.
They are leaders, FOLLOW them...


Unfortunately a lot of people believe themselves to belong to group 4 when really they belong to the 1st group.
And when we come in contact with people in group 3 we usually ignore them because of their modesty and lack of self-assertiveness.

On the whole, methinks, the rule of thumb should be that if somebody is very LOUD then he is most likely a member of group 1.

Let's hear your opinions...

LOL!!!!!!
THINK LOUSINESS SIGNIFIES GROUP 1.BUT YOU ARE GENERALLY CORRECT.AND ME, HAVE TRIED TO EXAMINE MYSELF BEFORE AND SAW AM NOT IN GROUP 4,THINK AM SURE OF THAT TO AN EXTENT.GUES AM GONNA BE NEEDING SOME SMACKING TO WAKE UP COS HAVE ALWAYS THOT AM IN GROUP 3.AND MAYB AFTER WAKING UP,I MIGRATE TO GROUP FOUR.JUST THAT WILL I EVER GET OVER BEEN SHY AND RESERVED(INTROVERT).WELL,PROBABLY WILL.CHEERS

[diamond]

Methinks i'm partly group 3 and 4,cos sometimes i could be reserved or assertive(not loud anyway),but it all depends on my moods or company.

[vronnie]

I think I mostly belong to group 3 ,but there have been times when I have belonged to group 4 when I know I have been or someone else have been done unfairly other wise I just sleep with one eye open lol keeping a watch on things.

[oluranti]

Beneli, I quite agree with your four groupings but i disagree with the last line that says loud people probably belong to the first group.

I don't think it will be right to take all that are loud as fools. Though it is often said that an empty barrel makes the loudest noise but also it is a common saying that if you dont blow your trumpet, no one will notice you.

Most charismatic leaders are loud but never empty. Those who have championed the cause of many struggles assumed their leadeship positions because they were very vocal.

Also, we need to take nature into consideration. Some are extroverts and so, naturally loud and restless but that does not mean that they know not. Nevertheless, many people try to cover their ignorance with noise.

[adetayo olusegun]

i believe this can also be of help to us,so as to know where we belong.
KNOW YOUR PERSONALITY

SANGUINE: buoyant, lively and fun loving, extrovert in nature, known everywhere, easily lifts people’s spirit. Make friends easily, a story teller. Forgets his/her resolution sometimes because of nature, open-minded. e.g. Peter.

CHOLERIC: hot-tempered, strong-willed, active, practical, goal-setter, self-sufficient and very independent, decisive in nature (him/herself and others). Stimulates his/her environs, a good planner. Takes stand not frightened by things, pushes his/her way through things, a leader, does not sympathize easily with others, optimistic, hates analysis (bores them) e.g. Paul.

MELANCHOLY: analytical in nature, gifted in things, self-sufficient, introvert, and perfectionist. Moody and gloomy sometimes, very faithful to friends. Desires people to love him/her. Personal sacrifice is their greatest desire. E.g. All prophets, Solomon, John (apostle), Moses.

PHLEGMATIC: Calm, cool, slow, easy going, well-balanced life-style. Avoids many problems as much as possible. Never ruffed, boils very high and hardly, explodes in anger/laughter, keeps emotion on control, kindhearted. Ability to listen to people with keen interest, sympathetic in nature but never conveys it easily. Doesn’t lack friends, have retentive mind, good imitators. A person like Sanguine annoys them easily and Melancholy life style annoys them too.
Doesn’t want to get too involved with things/people. Easily give a helping hand. Leadership position to them is not a must but when given the chance can be good (RECLUTANT LEADERS). Aspires for things but won’t apply for it. Peace-makers, reconciliatory, help others help others fulfill their dreams, master at things that requires meticulous patience and daily routine. E.g. Abraham.

NOTE: No matter your temperament, I t can be modified and not changed. It can also be used to bless/worship God. Not just through songs, but character, talents and gifts (Poetry, art work, competition)

[vronnie]

I will say my personality is a mixture of melancholh and phlegmatic.