The Whatever (OJBK)
What kind of type is The Whatever?
The Whatever stands out most for shining brightest around other people.
Nothing pulls you strongly. You'd rather let someone else pick and float along. Conflict-free, by default.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
Weaknesses
The Five Personality Models
The Whatever's scores across the five models — Self, Emotion, Attitude, Action and Social.
Compatible Types
Types whose tendencies sit close to The Whatever, so you click easily.
Types to Watch For
Tendencies differ a lot, so you may clash at first. But once you understand the differences, there is plenty to learn from each other.
The Whatever, sound familiar?
The Whatever (OJBK) is a calm person not strongly drawn to anything. They prefer to leave choices to others and let life flow along. With little desire comes little conflict and little stress. When they say "whatever," they genuinely mean whatever is fine.
- "What do you want to eat?" — and "anything" is your honest answer
- You have few strong wants and few strong dislikes
- Rather than make conflict, you just go along
- People often say you're easy to be around
In love and relationships
The Whatever is a comfortable person to be with. Flexible and conflict-avoidant, they have few fights and readily accept a partner's opinions. Not picky, they get along easily with anyone.
But constant "all good" can leave a partner feeling "only my opinion counts" or "I don't know what they want." Once in a while, saying "I like this" first — even about something small — is a big signal of closeness to a partner.
The Whatever at work and study
Flexibility and low stress are strengths in fast-changing environments and roles that need mediation — they adjust to anything unflappably. The weaknesses are "no initiative" and "lethargy." With little that pulls at them, motivation can be weak. The experience of setting and reaching small goals themselves builds the drive.
Growing stronger
- Once a day, choose "what I actually want"
- Practice voicing your opinion from small choices — starting with the menu
- Stack the experience of setting and hitting small goals
- "Easygoing" is a strength — just add a little of "your own color"
What the Whatever is often misunderstood for
FAQ
I really don't want anything — is that a problem?
Little desire is the strength of calm. But leaving even the big choices of life to others can lead to regret, so set your own standards for the important things.
I can't get motivated.
Start with the smallest goals instead of huge ones. Stacking achievable things like "a 20-minute walk today" gradually builds motivation.
Which types match the Whatever?
Surprisingly, they pair well with types that lead the way, like the Leader (BOSS) and the Controller (CTRL).