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What are The 3 Axes?

3 Axes? What are 3 Axes doing in a 4 Temperament system?

Ok, let's explain this using some shapes. As you guys (hopefully) know, a tetrahedron has 4 side and 6 edges. Think of each of those side as one of the temperaments and each pair of opposite edges as an axe. You got that? Okay, let move on to a short explanation of each axe.

Fast-Paced vs Slow-Paced:

This axe describes the pace that each temperament approaches life at.

Optimistic vs Pessimistic

This axe describes whether each temperament is more optimistic or pessimistic

Idealistic vs Realistic

This axe describes if each temperament has an idealistic or realistic view of the world.

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