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August's Focus
Temperance
Mastery of self in moments of pressure — remaining calm, balanced, and thoughtful while responding with discipline and clarity.
What It Means
The capacity to create space between stimulus and response, remaining composed and clear.
Character in Action
Someone with strong Temperance…
- Completes work and solves problems in a thoughtful and careful manner
- Exercises effective risk management guided by thoughtful consideration
- Is calm, cool, and collected in difficult situations
- Shows restraint and an appreciation for the risks associated with decisions and actions
The Spectrum of Temperance
| − Vice | Virtue | + Vice |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious | Calm | Indifferent |
| Agitated | Composed | Detached |
| Impatient | Patient | Overly accepting |
| Inattentive | Prudent | Overly cautious |
| Rash | Self-Controlled | Overly-regulating |
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