Tag Archives: personality

White Paper: Resentment as a Substitute for Formation: How Frustrated Longings for Power and Respect Corrupt Ambition

Posted on December 15, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Across political, religious, academic, and organizational contexts, there exists a recurring pattern in which individuals who view themselves as visionary, exceptional, or uniquely insightful experience deep frustration when recognition, authority, or influence does not materialize as expected. When … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Framework for Self-Reflection on Personal Contentiousness

Posted on November 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Contentiousness—defined as a habitual readiness to argue, resist, provoke conflict, or escalate tension—impacts relationships, organizational dynamics, and personal well-being. Although few individuals see themselves as “contentious,” many exhibit patterns that functionally are. Because contention often disguises itself as … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Developmental Divergence Between Oldest and Younger Children—Family Dynamics, Competencies, and Predictive Patterns

Posted on November 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Birth order has long been recognized as a significant influence on child development. While no single pattern applies universally, decades of cross-disciplinary research—from psychology to sociology to anthropology—show consistent trends in how the oldest child and younger siblings … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Band Dynamics and Stability of Lineups for Bands Named After a Member of the Band

Posted on November 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper examines the sociological, economic, and psychological dynamics of musical groups that bear the name of one of their members—whether the titular figure is a solo founder, a symbolic leader, or merely the most marketable face of … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Cultural and Social Status of Entertainers Throughout History

Posted on October 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper traces the evolution of entertainers’ status across civilizations—from ancient ritual performers and medieval minstrels to modern celebrities and influencers. The study examines the fluctuating social, economic, and moral valuations attached to entertainers, showing how each … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Flight, Fight, or Freeze Instinct — Manifestations and Methods of Calming

Posted on October 25, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The flight-fight-freeze instinct is a divinely built mechanism within the human nervous system, designed to protect life in moments of danger. It activates when a person perceives threat, mobilizing body and mind for immediate response. Although originally meant … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Typology of Musicians by Approach to Playing and Making Music

Posted on August 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Musicians can be categorized not only by genre, instrument, or technical skill, but also by their approach to playing and making music. This white paper presents a typology of musician archetypes, examining the motivations, methods, and cultural roles … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Tension Between Decisiveness and Letting Things Play Out

Posted on July 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In personal, organizational, and social contexts, the push to “decide” versus the freedom to “let things play out” reflects two fundamentally different orientations toward uncertainty, risk, control, and trust. This paper examines why some individuals and groups habitually … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Reading People

Posted on December 28, 2020 by nathanalbright

Reading People: Ho Seeing The World Through The Lens Of Personality Changes Everything, by Anne Bogel I must admit that, if it is not obvious to others, that I greatly enjoy looking at other people (and myself) through the lens … Continue reading →

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A Course In You: A Missed Opportunity

Posted on September 27, 2020 by nathanalbright

Between two and three weeks ago I received an e-mail from someone who was launching a website to encourage people to educate themselves about themselves called “The School Of You,” which offers a variety of courses related to personality theory … Continue reading →

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