MASTERING THE FOUR CATEGORIES OF PEOPLE

As you go through this checklist, think about the consistent actions and behavior that the people in your life display. It’s not what they say, but what they do that counts.

Please also note that a person can bounce between categories depending on their life circumstances and stages. They can also evolve as they become more aware of their behavior and the impact it has on them and others.

Your job is to accurately categorize each person who you are in an important relationship with. Inaccurately categorizing a person leads to long-term headaches and energy depletion.

Green lights are the people who make your life easier. They're the ones who you can 100% trust and rely on. They are proactive in their approach and follow through every time. They are the ones you don’t need to worry about or expend extra energy on.

They proactively go out of their way to care for you. They are always looking for a win/win situation…a win for you and a win for them. Sometimes the win may only be for you and not even them.

These are the people you want more of in your life!

These are the people you want to select as your spouse, business partners, key employees, and in the most important roles in your work and life.

Amber lights are the people who don’t make your life easier, but they don’t make it tougher either. They're the ones who you can sometimes trust and rely on. They can be proactive in their approach and follow through on occasion. They are the ones you can give instructions to, but you will need to follow up with them.

They may on occasion go out of their way to care for you. Sometimes it’s a win/win situation…a win for you and a win for them. But most of the time, it’s a win for them.

These are the people who you can enjoy having in your life but they may not be the best suited for your most important relationships as they may consume extra energy.

Red lights are the people who make your life tougher. They're the ones who you can’t trust and rely on. Their commitment is rarely fulfilled. They are the ones you have to watch out for and actively manage.

They may say that they look out for your well-being, but their actions do not align. It’s mostly a win for them and rarely a win situation for you. They may even cause you harm inadvertantly.

These are the people who you want to minimize in your life and have very clear boundaries with. They will suck the life out of you.

Crash zones are the people who make your life miserable. They're the ones who you can’t trust at all. They have no desire to fulfill their commitments. They are the ones you must identify and proactively protect yourself from.

They will actively try to sabotage you and cause you harm. They will go out of their way to ensure that you lose.

These are the people who you want to remove from your life.

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