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All R360 members can be described by a combination of a primary and secondary archetype. In our first white paper, The R360 Archetypes, we detailed the attributes, advantages, and challenges associated with each of the primary Archetypes. Now, we turn our attention to the importance of the secondary Archetype.
Generally, the secondary Archetype acts like a photographic filter, magnifying, blurring, or counterbalancing specific traits. The resulting portrait is, therefore, both more nuanced and detailed. Because there are five R360 Archetypes (Seekers, Adventurers, Altruists, Olympians, and Sages), there are 20 possible combinations of primary and secondary—far too many to explore each one at length. However, we will seek to explain the main benefits and challenges associated with each. Whether the combination of Archetypes skews toward its advantages or disadvantages depends entirely on the individual and how they leverage The Six Forms of Capital to align with their path and purpose. Ideally, the insights gained from the R360 Archetypes Assessment enable our members to chart their course through R360’s rich programming and resources around The Six Forms of Capital, addressing any areas of weakness, capitalizing on their strengths, and realizing their full potential as individuals, family members, and leaders.
Primary: The Seeker
Secondary: Adventurer
Whereas a Seeker is on a never-ending quest for authenticity and purpose, the Adventurer lives in the moment. At their best, individuals with this combination of seemingly dissimilar Archetypes can tackle life’s weightiest and most complex questions while remaining positive and even relentlessly cheerful. This latter quality can frustrate some of their more skeptical peers, who might mistake the Seeker-Adventurer’s positive attitude for a Pollyannaish naivete. However, the Seeker-Adventurer is hardly an intellectual lightweight. It’s just that their extroverted, socially attuned, fun-loving Adventurer side balances their more insular, intense tendencies. The result of this combination of Archetypes is a “happy warrior” who delights in learning and moments of insight but is undeterred by a lack of mastery or completion. As a caution, Seekers who already struggle to stay focused and on task may find that difficulty compounded by the Adventurer’s lack of foresight. Self-awareness and discipline can help the Seeker-Adventurer mitigate the potential downsides and realize the balanced synergy of this pairing.