Welcome to the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers)
the purpose of this Post is to….
It has been said of the Wakefield Doctrine (specifically) and of creativity (generally) that:
- clarks: despite being the only one of the three capable of genuine creativity, are totally ‘un’-‘non’-‘ill’-‘dys’ -equipped to present a new idea to the world in an effective manner
- scotts: despite being the most charismatic of the three personality types, has neither the need, nor the desire, to associate themselves with an ‘idea’ any further than is necessary to have people pay attention to them in the moment
- rogers: because of their innate (and prodigious) talent for self-promotion are, in fact, most commonly found as the figurehead for most ideas that create followings among people, have no interest whatsoever in the idea itself, convinced that the attention that is being focused is simply the natural order
Dealing with, accommodating and adapting to the above personality type qualities, has been the Challenge facing this blog since the first Post in June 2009. In fairness to the author, we should state that the original goal of the Wakefield Doctrine blog was to create a following (of) the idea of ‘personality types as functions of personal realities’ and to develop a public forum, a platform upon which the uses of this perspective on human behavior could be presented, exhibited and displayed. The thinking, (behind this approach), was simply that the more people who learned about the Doctrine, the more people would contribute to the knowledge base that would grow around the blog itself.
Or so the thinking went…
From the very first year, the scotts (those associated with the blog that were of a scottian personality type) were all, “what the hell are you talking about!!! Nobodys gonna read that boring crap!! you gotta get in their face and make ’em pay attention!! say ‘fuck’ a lot!!! that’s what will keep them focused… pictures music no body is gonna read a droning on and on and on about how the psychological implications!!! you want Readers then you got to be exiting!!! …. oh, yeah fuck!!”
And, to a certain extent, we do not disagree. In fact, we have never disagreed with their insistence on presenting the Wakefield Doctrine with an element of excitement and life, something that would draw the attention of the causal blog-browser. Our objection to the scottian obsession with movement and noise and energy, has simply been that, for a scott, the attention (of others) is the end in and of itself. A scott does not attract attention in order to…. a scott attracts attention because that is where the energy is, life is about living, (for the scott) and energy and motion and activity is what you do to know you are alive.
…so, no help there.
…so, no help there.
From the very first year , the rogers (those associated with the blog that were of the rogerian personality type) were all, “sure…tell the tale and they will follow”
As a matter of fact, it was a long-held belief that it would take either a roger or my developing my rogerian aspect in order to create the voice in these Posts that would attract Readers. The thinking was that, rogers being the masses in the first place, were the only ones who could shape the words, impart the style that would resonate with the Readership.
That was almost true.
As a matter of fact, it was a long-held belief that it would take either a roger or my developing my rogerian aspect in order to create the voice in these Posts that would attract Readers. The thinking was that, rogers being the masses in the first place, were the only ones who could shape the words, impart the style that would resonate with the Readership.
That was almost true.
For a roger to present a new idea to the world, requires that the roger first tell the world about how successful they are and only then, when the Readers come closer, drawn by the light of fame ( a light being held by the roger on themselves), will they be willing to learn of this new and interesting personality theory.
…so, no help there.
So where does that leave us?
…well, even though this Wakefield Doctrine blog has not become a:
- yelling, screaming flashing lights and breasts and omg-I-can’t-believe-you-said-that funny place with lots of wicked funny Comments and all and other scottian whoopee cushions ( literarily speaking) and
- we are not holding forth on “...why, yes, as I was saying just the other day to another person who thinks I am wonderful, well I was starting to say something really inciteful but we were both interrupted by a famous blog writer who said that this was so wonderful they couldn’t believe why this blog was not more famous and I said, ‘why darling, of course it is, but you’re kind of narrow gauge yourself aren’t you'”
…all and all, not bad so far, not bad.
About clarkscottroger
Alas, your posts are REALLY helping me to understand other people, especially when they get critical of you. This helps me to understand where they’re coming from and somehow makes it not cut so deep. Keep on rockin!
@Cyndi
that is so the idea (of a lot of the value of this thig of ours) as clarks we are way, way, way to allow that maybe they have a ‘good’ reason for being critical.
the answer is no…but the help is that other clarks tend to feel the same way…until the Doctrine reminds us of an alternative view
Stop. Identify other person: clark, scott, roger. Interpret their comment or behavior accordingly.
Then, you will know how to act/feel – Stop the other person in their tracks because you already know the why of the words or actions… or encourage them…or challenge them. You now possess all you need in order to relate to anyone. Anywhere.
How fucking cool is that?
Heads up clarks – Don’t make any more of a thing than is standing right in front of you.
Now this explains why some people behave the way they do!!! Not that great an idea initiator, though…am more Clarklike in that I prefer the process if creation! Haunting your blog to find out more about me!
@Michelle
…Haunt away!! we totally welcome the questions, especially feedback ’cause I know that the Wakefield Doctrine is sound, I am concerned with my writing abilities, i.e. how well I explain it (the Doctrine)
eventually I will figure out how to do the Saturday Night Drive call in show on Skype and then you can call in and join in on one of our Doctrine conversations… a lot of fun!
Hello all. Well, it has been too long. I’ll catch you up (because you care, sure you do).
1. I stopped drinking alcohol – have noticed that I don’t have as much swagger and don’t know what to do the with room full of lampshades.
2. Closed my Facebook account – I listed the why’s and why not’s and the end result – nothing of great importance comes from my Facebook – simply a time waster – and I’ll miss the pics of people’s animals and vacation pics. Part of the pain.
3. Getting a haircut today (I get one with the Govt everyday) but actually at 830 CST, I’m getting a big reduction in my damn head (hope that cap still fits). It will. I have noticed my head isn’t as big since I quit with all alcohol (non productive) not to mention the savings!! No more clipping coupons!!
4. Miss my WF friends, I am now able to go directly to this page with ease. Found out some interesting info on Facebook – you ARE being watched. I will not go into it this morning. No pics and no personal info should be on yours – at all. I have a few stories about what happens – with a couple of my friends. Someone made a copy fake page on mine, and I said – “enough” , no I said ENOUGH!
More later, gotta get chopped in 30. Please, catch me up to what has been going on. Dinner date with friends tonite, so won’t be able to make drive time series – better than Dexter – so keep me on the radar and informed. I have more USEFUL info for you. I’ll share that later today. Cold there? I bet. I’m wearing Tommy Bahama gear, so we are in the 60s here. Only good thing about Dallas.
Steve the Jolly Roger.
@Steve
That’s A sizable 10 and a reasonable 4
Maybe you can call in on the Wakefield Doctrine 30 Minute Radio Hour (Wednesday 4:00pm EST Blogtalkradio, will send link)
And or, maybe a mid-Week Spring Break call in!!
…no matter what, keep in mind, you got the Wakefield Doctrine (virtually no one else in your Town does…tell me that does not give ya a big advantage! lol)
Thumbs f***ing up Steve!!!