I’m an only child, which means that I can’t compare my personality to a brother or a sister. But I’m always amazed at how very different siblings can be. Because they have the same parents, and are raised in the same environment, we expect them to act pretty much the same. But that rarely happens.

My uncle could not have been more different than Dad. They were only sixteen months apart in age, but while Dad was quiet and - in my opinion - extremely wise, Uncle T. was loud, impulsive, and, from what I’ve heard, was often in trouble. During one of our hiking trips I asked Dad about it.

“Wired differently,” he said. When I gave him my puzzled look, he explained that some people are genetically wired to be outgoing and impulsive, while a smaller percentage are more likely to sit back, observe, and process information.

During our time aboard Galahad, it’s been interesting to see those two very different styles in the crew. I’m convinced that Gap and Channy are go-getters, while Bon and I are firmly in the “sit back and observe” camp. Lita might seem to be in the middle, but I think it’s only because she works to hold back her natural impulses. She counts to ten.

I’ve also realized that neither type can really survive without the other. Together we create a strong team, each side providing a strength that benefits the whole. If we all acted impulsively, mistakes would be made; if we all sat back and analyzed and processed, nothing would ever get done. It’s the balance of the two that moves us forward successfully.

(What do you think about this, Galahad fans? Have you noticed a different personality style between you and your siblings? What benefit do you see in having a (What do you think about this, Galahad fans? Have you noticed a different personality style between you and your siblings? What benefit do you see in having a team with a variety of styles? Do you agree with Triana that a mixture of both is the formula for group success? What are the pros and cons of each? And, what style are you? Post your thoughts here, and share this journal entry with any friends or family members that you think might enjoy it. And thanks for supporting the Galahad series!)