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6 Superpowers of Sensitive Strivers
Your perceived weaknesses may actually be your biggest professional strengths.
A Sensitive Striver is a high-achiever who is also more sensitive to their emotions, the world, and the behavior of those around them.
These professionals have a special set of genes that leads them to process information more deeply than their less sensitive peers. Because of this, they pick up on subtle changes in their environment.
If you relate to this personality type, then you likely have six core qualities that form the acronym STRIVE.
You may easily recognize yourself in some of these descriptions while some of the others might not feel as familiar or relevant. The STRIVE qualities exist on a spectrum like any other trait.
Sensitivity
Processing complex information comes naturally to you because you’re perceptive and have a heightened response to what’s happening within and around you. You thrive best with structure and routine. Without it, you get easily overstimulated, especially if you’re under pressure (both real and imagined).
Thoughtfulness
You’re highly self-aware, reflective, and intuitive. Your ability to see nuance and to synthesize…
