The Four Tendencies

24/10/2025 34 min

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Exploring 'The Four Tendencies' by Gretchen Rubin: Understanding Personality TypesIn this episode of the Deconstructed Woman Podcast, hosts Elisa Marie and Jojy discuss the book 'The Four Tendencies' by Gretchen Rubin. The episode covers Rubin's framework categorizing people's responses to internal and external expectations into four groups - the Rebel, the Upholder, the Questioner, and the Obliger. Elisa and Joji delve into their personal experiences and reflections on these categories, including how understanding these personality types can be applied in personal relationships and work environments to improve motivation and communication.00:00 Introduction to the Deconstructed Woman Podcast00:31 Exploring 'The Four Tendencies' by Gretchen Rubin01:45 Joji's Initial Thoughts on the Book03:24 Breaking Down the Four Tendencies04:34 Personal Reflections on the Tendencies06:11 Applying the Tendencies in Family Dynamics08:33 Workplace Applications of the Tendencies21:26 Generational and Developmental Perspectives29:19 Challenges in Motivating Different Tendencies32:39 Conclusion and Listener Engagement