Defender Strengths

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According to 16 Personalities, my biggest strengths are being unique, and supportive. The Defender character type is quite unique, they use their strengths to define who they are. I use my strengths to find my true self, and what I will do with my future. Instead of focusing on the negatives, I look for the positives. My trait is unique because I enjoy being a little different than the normal. In addition, my other personality trait is being supportive, and caring for others. Defenders like me have a “desire to do good.” This includes making my friends feel better towards themselves. By understanding, and supporting my friends, I “touch the heart of my respondents.” Because I have uniqueness, and supportiveness, I tend to look for the good

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