Welcome to the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers)
Of course, the reason there is a Wakefield Doctrine is (to) provide a tool to self-improve oneself.
the Wakefield Doctrine is a unique, useful (very useful) and fun way to better understand the behavior of the people in our lives. Really more of a[n] additional perspective on life, the Wakefield Doctrine begins by posing a very simple, (but deceptively difficult), question: ‘how does that person relate themselves to the world around them?’ The Wakefield Doctrine provides a set of personality types that, on the basis of the description of three distinct ‘worldviews’ (one’s personal reality), makes insight into the context from which a person makes decisions (all types of decisions, i.e. how to act, how to feel, what to think etc), very possible. This insight all puts you in the position of knowing more about that person. (Or, of course, ourselves, if we’re that ‘other person’ and, if you happen to be a clark, you are so that ‘other person’.) With the proper application of the principles of the Wakefield Doctrine, you need never again hear yourself say, “How could they go and do such a thing?! I really thought I knew them better than that!”
the Wakefield Doctrine proposes three characteristic ways a person relates themselves to the world around them:
- (as) the Outsider (clark) this is the person who is quiet (to the point of invisibility), funny (if you can hear/understand them), a very good listener and (a) near-psychotically unselfish person who will do anything for their friends (except stop beating up on themselves)
- (as would a) Predator (scott) fun? exciting? hell! how about exciting-fun creators?!? like that Tasmanian Devil, (on the old Warner Brothers cartoon), except some of them wear heels and LBD(s) to a level of effectiveness as to tempt the FDA to require a warning label… the male scotts are even more so, if for no other reason than the fact that they achieve that effect (on their intended audience/prey) by virtually any means, including, but not limited to, jumping on the hood of a moving car, make really loud digestive (and post-digestive) sounds and generally being exciting to be with, (be sure to have the name of a bail bondsman in your pocket before heading out for the evening with them).
- (in the manner of) a Member of the Herd (roger) you want to see how they get those scale model, 4-masted sailing vessels into the bottle? do you need to have someone express an astounding level of enthusiastic interest in what you have to say, hate to forget which is the salad fork and which is the cake fork?? find yourself a roger! they’ll be glad to show you and teach you the history of tablecloths while they’re at it!
the goal of this understanding as to how a person relates themselves to the world around them? simple. it’s in pursuit of better understanding. appreciation. identification. We strive to become able to see the world ‘as the other person is experiencing it’ and if that does nothing else, it will put us in a much better position to understand the people in our lives.
And… and! you’ll know what the other person will do, sometimes even before they do! No! seriously! With a sound understanding of the principles of the Wakefield Doctrine, you will know way more about the other person than you have any right to know. …fun, too.
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This made me think of that book, “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” I betcha more clarks have read that than any other segment. AND the author says, “take an interest in other people. Praise them. And deal with conflict in a positive manner.”
So. This here Doctrine is echoing the words of many greats. Just sayin’. :)
totally agree. I find that re-assuring, ’cause the common reality (the one we all live in together) is pretty much the one everyone knows and therefore the repeated attempts (over time and down through history) to find ways to make more sense of it… well, there’s always room for anyone who has a ‘better mousetrap’!
very telling point about the three worldviews: hand them the Book (HTWFAIP) and it (the book) will be three different things (or as we say, the book will manifest in 3 different ways)
and the Title of that very successful book! the value of marketing must not be underestimated, Dale might have titled it ‘A Number of Ways you might consider adopting that may, depending on your circumstance, allow you to increase the number of people who don’t downright hate you and, possibly, if you do it right and work hard, change their thinking (at least in certain ways)…. er People’!!!
probably not as huge in the sales
lol (or, ha ha) the Doctrine still has a ways to go in that regard, but it’s nature is not as amenable to being marketing quite so aggressively… although! there is my scottian aspect that seems to not ever want to ‘sit-down-back-there-we’ll-address-your-qustions-when-we-get-to-that-part-of-the-class’
Dale didn’t name it that because he wasn’t a Clark. lol.
yeah which leaves him a roger or a scott (have to look more at the guy. the clues we’re looking for is the essential difference in scotts and rogers, i.e. scotts: ‘Buy this!!!’ (and they do because he is so certain and attractive) rogers: ‘Buy This because Everyone is and the Advice in this Book is true because….’
I thinking roger, but will withhold my opinion for the moment
having read the book and actually been to the actual course….. ROGER! ROGER! ROGER!!!!
lol
(I am totally going to need to hear your thoughts and impressions of it…. this is, of course, not only how we better learn the Doctrine, it’s the fun part!…. as in! tell me what did they say, what kind of pronouns… lol)
I will bring you the book on the 12th
I also got the impression he was a roger as I read: who ELSE can just say, “when in conflict, just let the person talk. Humble yourself. Be easygoing.” He didn’t say it EXACTLY that way, but I remember thinking, dood: this is WAY out of my comfort zone. LOL
But, I’ve made myself do it. I’m over here buying flowers, getting cards, writing notes of gratitude all because of Dale. And dammit. I hope the people like it. HAHAHAH
perfect example:
we hope they like it
rogers will understand that they just don’t qualify as real people if they don’t like it
scotts pretty much don’t care, if they like it or not…
Yes! True! I have on a very small scale had people (almost strangers even) scratch their heads and ask me “how’d you know that?!”
Got to run. Late for work!
Here’s my invisible comment.
lol
Dood. I burst out laughing at that. Just saying. Okay…gotz to go check on my lentil soup. Late(ish) dinner. :P
lol
I know to what extent I am a Roger. I am of the must-use-the-proper-tool-for-the-job variety. But I am not a member of the herd.
Michelle – ha! I’d say you have a significant clark-like aspect. :)
I’m adding another comment just because I’ve left like four already. It’s a Doctrine kind of day. :)
been fun!