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Marine or Astronaut

October 19, 2008
posted by Andy | View Comments

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A few years ago, a friend of mine shared a theory that most of us are either a “Marine” or an “Astronaut” in regards to our approach to life.

If we are a Marine, then we are prone to move into action quickly and make decisions based off of a minimum amount of information.  This kind of person would be likely to “schedule a parade first and then get the permit second”.

If we are an Astronaut, then we will gather as much information as we can before committing to a decision.  Expect this personality to “measure twice and cut once”.

 

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As it was explained to me, neither is superior and while the Marine will take many hills successfully, he will likely lose a few soldiers and a few battles.

The Astronaut will be precise in execution, however, may miss windows of opportunities due to the time it takes to prepare.

I am a Marine.  What are you?

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  • http://www.sixthman.net Steve

    It’s funny, for all the major stuff in my life, I’m definitely a Marine. I decided to attend Vanderbilt after spending 15 minutes on the campus and only looking at two other schools. It just felt right. I moved in not knowing a single person.

    When I made the decision to move from San Diego (which I had moved to on a whim in the first place) to Atlanta, I didn’t have a job or know where I was going to live. I just figured it would work itself out.

    However, when I bought a digital camera 2 months ago, I spent an entire week of scanning every reader review of every camera ever made before finally deciding on one.

    Does that make me backwards?

  • Joy

    I’m with Steve. Is it possible that I’m both? In my personal life I tend to act first and ask questions later, but anyone who’s ever been in a work meeting with me will probably recognize that I can be a bit of a Debi Downer when I try to poke holes in every new idea before I’ll sign off on it.

    Maybe I’m a Marine from outer space?

  • Carla

    I’m an astronaut all the way!!

  • Barbara

    100% marine. Ray Bradbury once said, “Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down.” That’s how I roll.

  • Lori

    I was about to say I’m an Astronaut, plain and simple. But then I began to consider moments when I have damned the torpedos and jumped right into something. I took a long time deciding on where to pursue my Master’s, but then dropped everything to take up Travel Nursing and go around the country. I’m sure every Astronaut has a little Marine in them, and vice versa. Overall, I’ll say Astronaut… and yes, a few opportunities have passed me by while I was ruminating… or was I vacillating? lol!

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