i)
NM are so full of themselves. Maybe this is
because they are very self driven and make leaps & bounds in their area of
specialisation whatever it may be. This skill is a quite a respectable one
indeed because not a lot of people I see I can look up to. Maybe its because it
doesn’t appeal to me or catch my eye. However IM’s make it a point (whether
coincidently or otherwise) to be seen, heard, and noticed. To me they are not
only eye catching but are appealing. Too much of it though can be border line
of revolting. So the lesson here is to know when to stop or you won’t stay long
at the top.
ii)
NM can be a pain in d arse as they don’t follow to
conventional rules like everyone else. The irony here is that they follow the
book. However when a chapter doesn’t jive with them be sure that they won’t
only not read/ignore that chapter, the IM would actually tear that chapter (and
in some cases write a new one). Having a problem with authority is what would
people acknowledge them by. However its these personalities that you can count
on to start a revolution to correct the wrongs of this world. Its these type of
IM that we need to jumpstart some ‘systems that are either asleep/failing/or
need a good kick up the rear’
iii)
NM are like DIY guys…They see a problem they fix
it but in most cases they make sure you know that they took the trouble to do
so. If you take a few glances here you will see different interpretations of
this statement. For one, people might say that IM are the go-to-guys to shake
things up, or to move negotiations/discussions/opinions in favour of their own
goals. However most times, their goals are noble and for greater good. Some
sectors might see them as blowing their own horn. But lets be honest here, who
does not want to be acknowledge and recognised for their efforts?
iv)
NM have ‘no fear’. The term fear I refer here is
more of the fear of other people. At first I thought this is an in built
character but slowly I realise that it is not the case. The IM has no fear
because he does not put himself in a position to do so or does not approve nor
dwell in the world of hanky panky. The IM has no fear because his heart, his
soul, his mind, and his conscience are clear and his moral compass points
towards that which he feels is right and to me this type of conviction is
something that is so lacking in todays world.
v)
NM have this trait that when they know what they
want, they just go and get it….plain and simple. However I noticed a pattern
that IM man when it comes to big things (ie negotiation, presentation, sports, defending
national interest etc.) they are sublime and are in a class of their own.
Making them the go-to-guys when they are needed the most; maybe heroes in some
light. On the other hand when it comes to other matters (i.e remembering dates,
make decisions of where to have dinner, or directions) most of the times they
are hopeless. I may be over generalising it a bit but its just an observation
not a research finding.
I fear I might ramble so I shall
end my thoughts with the following: we
need more leaders among men which I see today in too few. They are different
types of personalities out there but I believe from leading a war or leading/raising
a family, the IM types are the ones who would be the best to lead the armada or
to be the pillar-of-strength who hold the family together. Personally at times I
might feel annoyed at NM, but I will not hide and say that at times, I am a tad
bit jealous of a NM and how they can see the world in with different lenses and
put things in perspective that (if you took it positively) make this world a
better place and that much more enjoyable to live in.
Here’s to all NM out there.
Have a great 20th of the month.
