I thought I was a Type A person, but apparently I'm Type B
All my life I've thought I'm a type A person since I'm driven and constantly pushing myself to be my best. But this quiz told me I'm a Type B person. It made me think about my personality and realize that even though I'm ambitious, I'm not one dimensional; I'm also great with people. What type did everyone else get?
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If anyone here is wondering what it means to have a Type A vs. Type B personality, here's an explainer: it refers to general patterns in how people behave, approach tasks, and handle stress.
Type A Personality:
• Competitive and driven.
• Goal-oriented and highly motivated to succeed.
• Often thrives on deadlines but can be impatient or stressed when things move slowly.
• May struggle with perfectionism or workaholic tendencies.
• Typically prefers structure and control.
Type B Personality:
• Laid back and relaxed.
• More focused on enjoying the process than rushing to achieve results.
• Handles stress with ease and is less likely to feel overwhelmed by pressure.
• Often more flexible and adaptable to change.
• Values creativity and relationships over rigid schedules.
In simple terms, Type A personalities are go-getters who love structure but can burn out, while Type B personalities are more easygoing and take life as it comes. Most people fall somewhere in between the two extremes!
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Type A Personality:
• Competitive and driven.
• Goal-oriented and highly motivated to succeed.
• Often thrives on deadlines but can be impatient or stressed when things move slowly.
• May struggle with perfectionism or workaholic tendencies.
• Typically prefers structure and control.
Type B Personality:
• Laid back and relaxed.
• More focused on enjoying the process than rushing to achieve results.
• Handles stress with ease and is less likely to feel overwhelmed by pressure.
• Often more flexible and adaptable to change.
• Values creativity and relationships over rigid schedules.
In simple terms, Type A personalities are go-getters who love structure but can burn out, while Type B personalities are more easygoing and take life as it comes. Most people fall somewhere in between the two extremes!
Yeah you're so much more than whatever type you get on this quiz. Everyone has traits from all the different types, just because you get one result doesn't mean you're just that type and only that type
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I'm Type B. I love to make lists of personal challenges and then I leave them all over the house.
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I got type D and im happy with that. Im simple, consistent and i love routines. Working hard and keeping a stable simple life.
I don't need hype or actually to be type A to feel higher than everyone although some type A's are actually real and realistic too.
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I don't need hype or actually to be type A to feel higher than everyone although some type A's are actually real and realistic too.
That’s a great insight! It’s easy to assume being ambitious means you're automatically Type A, but personality types aren’t always that black and white. You can totally be driven and still have a relaxed or people-focused side, sounds like you might be a mix of both.
I got Type B on the quiz, too, even though I’m super goal-oriented. I think it comes down to how we handle pressure and interact with others. Curious to see what others got, too!
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I got Type B on the quiz, too, even though I’m super goal-oriented. I think it comes down to how we handle pressure and interact with others. Curious to see what others got, too!
Im A C. My life goal is to solve the worlds issues using logic and intelligence, and work better alone.
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I am a type C. The quiz said that my greatest asset is my mind but sometimes I consider my work more important than arguments and friendships.
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Same. So now I believe I’m type B with just type a traits. I tend to be overly organized and slightly controlling. I also feel tense and can’t relax but i can see how I’m mostly type b
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I got type C. But we all have some traits from other types. I love challenges and can be very impatient or stressed when things are going slow. I mostly like to work alone, but appreciate a good team to balance things out and get others perspectives.
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I got type B! I love to make todo lists and be on time but those are probably some of the few “type a” qualities about me
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I also thought I was Type A because I like structure and organization until I read the other stuff. I know how to relax and don't stress easily so Type D best describes me. Now I know!
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I'm a Type A and I also got Type A with this quiz so maybe you're just not as much of a Type A person as you thought
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