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On meandering. Or how to be a low conscientiousness / high openness person and keep your dignity (thread).
The meta approach: limit the downside of having to act against your nature and invest in the upside of acting according to your nature. Let's start with the former.
A supporting structure that provides a clear frame and holds you accountable (uni, workplace, a team, a family) helps.
Don't force yourself to do things: trick yourself into getting interested in them. E.g. spend some time writing about why you don't feel like doing the thing, and before you know it you'll be doing the thing. That's how I wrote my master thesis.
As Peterson says, conscientiousness correlates with (material) success. That's the harsh truth.
My addendum: it ain't worth it for you. Secure your basic needs and spend the rest of your life on meaningful pursuits. At least, that's the choice I made.
My addendum: it ain't worth it for you. Secure your basic needs and spend the rest of your life on meaningful pursuits. At least, that's the choice I made.
^ the "secure your basic needs" part is key though ;)
Now on investing in your strengths.
Now on investing in your strengths.
One thing is clear: if you want to spend more time in your element, fucking stop making promises! I'm talking to you, Nick!
You are not good at consistency. The good news: if you give yourself the time to pursue what is meaningful, though it might look frustratingly random and ineffectual, a pattern, a tapestry will emerge over time. A different kind of consistency.
Master the skill of the microcontribution: To sense the context as a whole, in its uniqueness, and intuit the intervention that is perfectly shaped to unlock its latent potential.
Why is the microcontribution YOUR golden skill? You are less stuck in frames so "that which doesn't fit" will stand out to you, if you can integrate it you'll generate a greater unity. As the context changes you won't be fixated on what was, so you are more ready for the next.
Also, microcontributions don't require long-term commitment. You do the thing, then it's done, the world is hopefully slightly more sorted thanks to it, and you are off the hook.
Not all those who wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien
And now for the part I'm not sure about: how to interface with people who have complementary strengths? 
