PHASE 1 (of 5):
feel confident and act assertively
enjoy being competitive and ambitious
feel powerful and invulnerable
reluctantly acknowledge other people as my equal
openly discuss my abilities and achievements with others
am comfortable with conflict or pressure
enjoy being first, best, unique, or even outlandish
act with assurance and confidence, regardless of what other people may think or feel
am comfortable with difficult tasks or emergencies that require "thinking on my feet"
feel that I'm right, even if others strongly disagree with or disapprove of me
can be direct or provocative, even when it causes discomfort or embarrassment to others
take pleasure in public recognition and admiration of my talents and achievements
am comfortable directing or leading others
follow my own hunches about what is right or wrong
take the lead when it is necessary to get things done quickly and effectively
act boldly and decisively, even when I don't have all the expertise or information I need
enjoy for its own sake the process of striving against the odds
want to reject or argue with other peoples appraisals of me
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