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Understanding our Effort Trait in Personality, one of our 16 traits

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The Effort trait in personality refers to an individual’s inclination and tendency to invest substantial time, energy, and dedication into their endeavors (In some cases, it is known as #conscientious). 

This trait reflects the degree to which someone is willing to put in hard work, persistence, and conscientious effort to achieve their goals and complete tasks. 

People who score high on the Effort trait are often seen as diligent, responsible, and dependable, while those scoring low might be perceived as seeking shortcuts and taking the path of least resistance. Click to find out more.

Characteristics of High Effort Individuals:

People with a high Effort trait are known for their strong work ethic. They don’t shy away from rolling up their sleeves and investing considerable time and energy into their tasks and responsibilities.

Individuals high in effort tend to give the extra 110%. They are more likely to complete tasks, paying attention to every step and avoiding any shortcuts.

These individuals are dependable and trustworthy. Their commitment to seeing tasks through to completion makes them reliable team members, friends, and family members.

They exhibit consistency in their performance and behavior. Their commitment to putting in consistent effort contributes to their overall reliability.

Characteristics of Low Effort Individuals (Click to find out more):

People with lower Effort scores tend to be more focused on finding efficient and quick solutions. They may look for ways to achieve their goals with the least amount of effort.

While they might seek easier ways to complete tasks, this doesn’t necessarily mean they are lazy. They often display creativity in finding innovative solutions that others might not have considered.

Low effort individuals may draw from previous experiences and recycle or repurpose existing solutions to address new problems, thereby conserving energy and effort.

While seeking efficiency can be advantageous, it can also lead to a temptation to cut corners or skip important steps, potentially compromising the quality of the end result.

It’s important to note that both high and low Effort tendencies can have their strengths and weaknesses depending on the context. For instance, in tasks that require starting from scratch or seeing it through, a high Effort approach might be more suitable. On the other hand, in situations where innovation or creativity is concerned, a low Effort approach could be more effective.

Personality traits are complex and can interact with other traits and external factors in unique ways. A balance between high and low Effort tendencies can lead to a well-rounded and adaptable individual who can choose the appropriate level of effort based on the demands of the situation.


What is your score for Effort? How does it impact you, your work and your relations with people? Remember to take the test!

#personality #profiling #identi3 #personaldevelopment #strengths #weaknesses #blindspots


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