TEMPERAMENT PROFILE: ENTP (Ne-Te-Fi-Si)

Sanguine/Choleric (S/C) = Enthusiastic Strategist

Tim LaHaye

The strongest extravert of all the blends is the S/C: a mix of the two extraverted temperaments. The happy charisma of the Sanguine makes this person a people-oriented, enthusiastic sales type. But the Choleric nature will provide the resolution and character traits necessary to fashion a person more organized and productive than the pure Sanguine.

Almost any people-oriented field is open to them, but, to sustain their interest, a job must offer variety, activity, and excitement. Male S/Cs are invariably sports enthusiasts. Ordinarily such individuals are financially successful if properly trained and motivated and loved by their families, and not controlled by their weaknesses.

The potential weaknesses of an S/C are usually apparent. Customarily they talk too much, spilling out words before they know all the facts. To be honest, no one has more mouth trouble! S/C’s giant egos so dominate their conversations that they often destroy the good first impression they make and do not “wear well”. If they sense that people resist them, they may come on even stronger and make matters worse. If they are the life of the party, they are lovable, but if they feel threatened or insecure, they can become obnoxious. Their leading emotional problem is anger, which can catapult them into action at the slightest provocation.

S/C’s can be complimentary when it suits their purpose, but cross them and they may cut you down to smaller than life-size. Since they combine the easy forgetfulness of the Sanguine and the “end justifies the means” mindset of the Choleric, they may not have a very active conscience and tend to justify their actions.

Unwritten Grace

Possibly the most super-extraverted of all the blends, S/Cs can seem like they are always on the go. They are often the first to speak up in a group of people, and like to talk incessantly. They are very open with their emotions, which tend to be explosive but usually brief. They tend to speak before they think, dislike being ignored and can seem impatient, yet don’t dwell on negatives. This means that you can find yourself thinking you have annoyed them, only to be confused when they genuinely seem to have moved on. Because they are so open and talkative, it is unlikely that an S/C will keep anything from you for very long. Although this means that they put their foot in their mouth sometimes, they are fun friends to have if you like to always be on the go, and if you let them do the talking. Perhaps due to their choleric tendencies, they can be ambitious and driven. In other words, they may seem flighty but if they stick at something they really want to do, they can easily succeed.