Ben Shephard sometimes lacks energy. He is fairly apathetic and passive, preferring sluggishness to movement and leniency to initiative.

Ben Shephard’s interest in any activity or theme is never lukewarm; he always commits himself passionately. He thus has the ability to engage in any sort of task, as long as the material is varied and diverse, a source of novelty and distraction. If the ratio is very large, he may be affected by his emotions.

Ben Shephard observes himself in a reflective moment. He defines himself in terms of his subjective perceptions of reality; he is often the center of his own interests and has little regard for outer reality if it does not awaken an echo within him. As a result, his behavior tends to be withdrawn and introspective.

Ben Shephard’s reactions to various stimuli are neither too phlegmatic nor too reactive. He has an inner balance which enables him to take time to reflect when necessary, but he can also react promptly when circumstances require it.

Ben Shephard found it difficult to focus on a single subject. However, he was open and always tried to learn and integrate new information and ideas. He was more cross-disciplinary than specialist, and his centers of interest were fairly widespread and varied.

Ben Shephard’s objectivity in perception and behavior could, in the best of cases, lead to generosity and altruism.

Ben Shephard loves his independence and freedom, but he can also merge with a group, find his place, and participate in the team spirit when necessary for his personal projects.

Although Ben Shephard can adapt to a situation which requires that he be humble and submit to the authority of a more competent person or leader, he can also give orders and manage others.

Ben Shephard sometimes doubts in himself and his skills; he might be fairly shy and self-effacing. Feelings of inferiority may interfere with his ability to take action, or, on the contrary, may propel him into action if he sees a possibility of reward or compensation.

Because Ben Shephard is optimistic, he rarely broods about things and is not troubled by irrational fears or anxieties.

Ben Shephard is chiefly interested in tangible facts and realistic details. A pragmatic personality, he never loses sight of the utilitarian or practical aspects of things.

Ben Shephard approached life with a methodical approach and disciplined schedule. He planned out his projects and organized his schedule to yield maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Ben Shephard thinks about what he wants to do. He has a vision in his head of what he wants to do, and he starts to piece it together from the clues he has.

Ben Shephard’s mind enables him to grasp reality based on a vision of the whole and instantaneously understand the entirety of a phenomenon, but he can also assemble a picture of the whole on the basis of the details.

Ben Shephard is inclined to arrange, classify, sort, catalogue, and compartmentalize, in all his life activities as well as his work.

Although Ben Shephard usually complies with a schedule and the constraints he feels are necessary, he is also careful to express fleeting whims and remain open to the novelty and pleasure of serendipity and coincidence life sometimes provides.