The Sage – Archetype

Strengths 

• High intellect (they are not faking it when they say they know what they’re talking about) 
• Critical thinking (they have an analytical mind that is always questioning and dissenting) 
• Rationality (They can put aside their emotions and think clearly to make sound choices) 

Weaknesses 

• Coarseness (if people don’t pay attention to the sage advice, they may get into a quarrel) 
• Overthinking (those people can sit and analyze data indefinitely without taking any action) 
• Leniency (they have the wit and sarcasm to embrace anyone) 

Values 

• Autonomy 
• Contact cognitive fulfillment  

• Verity 

Fears 

• Having no knowledge 

• Feeling bewildered 
• Being wrong 

Work 

• Prefer a peaceful place of employment 
• They tend to appreciate great performance from others, and as a result they tend to favor those who are better qualified for the positions they hold 
• Expect everything to be simple and straightforward in line with their Duties 

Friendship 

• Many of one’s close friends look to them for guidance 
• overconfident sometimes.