The Choleric temperament is defined by energy, decisiveness, and a natural orientation toward results. Cholerics see what needs to be done and move toward it. They are not easily discouraged, are generally confident under pressure, and inspire others to action through the force of their own conviction and energy. Their weaknesses are the direct counterpart of these strengths. The same decisiveness that makes them effective makes them impatient with process and with people who work more slowly. The same results-focus that drives completion makes them poor at attending to the relational dimension of how they achieved the result. Cholerics leave a trail of bruised feelings that they often do not notice. The Melancholy temperament is defined by depth, precision, and sensitivity. Melancholics are the most likely to do excellent analytical or creative work because they are willing to stay in the detail long enough to produce something truly good. They care deeply about quality. Their weaknesses are equally related to their strengths. The sensitivity that makes them talented also makes them vulnerable. They experience disappointment, criticism, and failure more deeply than other temperaments. Their high standards for themselves, which drive excellent work, can become perfectionism that prevents completion or creates chronic dissatisfaction.