Areas of Life: Education
We’re not just talking about learning in school environments.
We’re not just talking about learning in school environments.
About: Education
Our Areas of Life categories help define how we interact with the world. Rather than define our relationships either romantically or through friendships, we have created an expansive system focused on all areas of a person’s life, from their interactions at work to how they create their chosen families and participate in their broader communities.
We’re not just talking about learning in school environments. We define education as the ways in which we discover, process and learn in the world. And each Connection Style learns in a different way. How you process information can ultimately determine how, when and why you show up in your relationships with others.
In this Areas of Life guide, we will break down how the Connection Styles approach learning outside of the classroom.
Connection Styles and Career
How we discover, process and learn in the world
Cultivators
Continuing to learn things helps Cultivators connect to other people, even on things they don’t know much about. Cultivators are good at meeting people where they are and they do this through how they communicate. If something piques their curiosity, learning can be a fulfilling experience, one that will help them enrich or deepen their connection to people they value.
Seekers
Research and implementation is key for how Seekers learn. They have a need to understand the value in something and how it can apply to their life. They want to go deeper in most areas of life, and doing research allows them to do so. Learning new things helps them connect with others. And if something particularly resonates with a Seeker, they will likely want to share what they’ve learned with others in the hopes that it will improve their lives, too.
Enthusiasts
Enthusiasts love the novelty of learning something new. Their resilience helps them through the uncomfortable learning curve that comes with acquiring a new skill. They find satisfaction in knowing (and sharing) new information and seek opportunities to grow. They love sharing what they know with others. They see sharing information as a way to make and grow connections with those they know.
Organizers
Learning, like other areas of their lives, is important for Organizers. Education is a way for Organizers to “show up,” both for themselves and for others. Not only is learning a good use of their time, it is important for them to evolve as a person. Organizers don’t want to stay “stuck,” and education keeps them knowledgeable and at the forefront. There is always something new and something “more” out there.
Although Organizers may struggle with accepting failure in the beginning of their educational journeys, they will push through their apprehension. Their thrill to accomplish something, especially if it is outside of what is expected of them, motivates them. And in the end, learning the right things—like setting boundaries—can help both an Organizer and their personal relationships.
Truth Tellers
Truth Tellers learn through research and observation. They are keenly aware of the emotions of others and use this understanding to frame what they know. On subjects they are passionate about, Truth Tellers will stay on top of the latest news and innovations. Truth Tellers value sharing what they know, especially when speaking with others.