OUTLINE OF A STUDY OF TEE SELF 21 



IV. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CHARACTERISTICS 



OF THE SELF 



I. Vocational 



(a) Relation of physique to occupations. Discuss your physical traits in their 

 bearings upon your chosen vocation or those under consideration. Name several 

 occupations for which you deem yourself physically fit. From the physical 

 standpoint, are there several vocations in which you think you might succeed 

 equally well ? Do you feel in need of vocational advice ? 



(b) Relation of mind and temperament to occupations. In the light of your 

 present knowledge of your mental capacities, temperamental traits, character, 

 and special interests, what vocations promise most ? If there is some one pursuit 

 for which you deem yourself especially fit — or one which you have definitely 

 decided to follow — indicate the relations of your chief traits of mind to that 

 vocation. 



What does " success " mean to you ? What is your chief desire in life ? Are 

 you ambitious ? For what? Are you lazy? Which would you prefer: wealth, 

 fame, social position, comfort and pleasure in ease, or the satisfaction of large 

 service ? Make clear your philosophy of Hfe, if you have one, and your ideal for 

 yourself. 



Is your character such as to justify your ambition ? If not, why not ? 

 Having enumerated your temperamental characteristics, discuss their relations 

 to your traits of character. Do you know how to work steadily, effectively, 

 conscientiously, joyously ? Have you learned to take satisfaction in doing 

 things well rather than in merely getting them done ? Do you trust yourself in 

 matters of truth, honesty, sex, fully and fearlessly ? Do you know anyone in 

 whom you feel more confidence than in yourself ? Does character seem to you 

 of major or of minor importance in one's career ? Why ? 



(c) Bearing of heredity and social position upon vocation. Is there a family 

 vocation which attracts you; which makes demands upon you; for which you 

 feel especially suited; in which you feel that you can maintain, or advance, the 

 family reputation ? What is it ? Give its history in the family, and justify 

 your inclination to follow it or to choose some other. 



