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own it themselves. They will therefore drop anything at any time
if asked to, no matter what the cost in piled-up work or stress.
7. The Hurrier
The Hurrier is a person who manages to combine a wide range of
activities in a short space of time. Everything they do is done at a
quick pace: they move quickly, talk quickly, think quickly. They
are multi-talented and never say No to any job that comes their
way even if they move on to something more interesting before
they finish it. They are the human equivalent of the Hare in
Aesop’s fable.
8. The Rebel
Rebels are life’s fighters. They believe that time is something to
be challenged and beaten. They thus like to run late for
deadlines, coming to life in the tension this creates and knowing
that they will beat it in the end. They push time to the limit. They
embody the sentiments of Edna St Vincent Millay who wrote:
"My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night.
But, ah, my foes and oh, my friends: it gives a lovely light."
9. The Wanderer
Wanderers are people who enjoy the freedom to do what they
like. In organizational settings, this can cause a problem. They
may not be totally committed to the work ethic and may go at
their own speed which makes them appear lazy. On the other
hand, Wanderers are far more in tune with the pace of the world
and may achieve a far higher level of contentment than the rest
of us.
When you know the kind of Time Traveller you are, you can
make adjustments in your plans to iron out the features that

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