3-column layout: Deficient Vice | Virtue | Excess Vice
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Each dimension of character sits between two vices — a deficiency and an excess. The virtue is the disciplined middle.
| Deficient Vice | Virtue | Excess Vice → |
|---|---|---|
| Hopeless | Transcendence | Delusional |
| Unthankful | Appreciative | Awe-Struck |
| Unimaginative | Creative | Untethered |
| Short-Sighted | Future-Oriented | Missing the Present |
| Uninspired | Inspired | Over-Stimulated |
| Pessimistic | Optimistic | Wishful |
| Directionless | Purposeful | Fixated |
| Apathetic | Drive | Domineering |
| Waits for Direction | Demonstrates Initiative | Dictatorial |
| Indifferent | Passionate | Fanatical |
| Aimless | Results-Oriented | Tunnel-Vision |
| Mediocrity | Strives for Excellence | Strives for Perfection |
| Lethargic | Vigorous | Forceful |
| Insular | Collaboration | Conformist |
| Confrontational | Collegial | People-Pleasing |
| Self-Centered | Cooperative | Conflict-Avoiding |
| Inflexible | Flexible | Compliant |
| Disconnected | Interconnected | Boundaryless |
| Narrow-Minded | Open-Minded | Abstract |
| Callous | Humanity | Overwrought |
| Uncaring | Compassionate | Overly Concerned |
| Oblivious to Others | Considerate | Overly Accommodating |
| Unrelatable | Empathetic | Overwhelmed by Feelings |
| Vindictive | Forgiving | Exploitable |
| Aloof | Magnanimous | Over-Bearing |
| Close-Minded | Humility | Self-Erasing |
| Fixed Mindset | Continuous Learner | Lacking Focus |
| Disinterested | Curious | Transfixed |
| Ungrateful | Grateful | Feeling Insignificant |
| Braggard | Modest | Self-Effacing |
| Unreflective | Reflective | Ruminating |
| Disrespectful | Respectful | Fawning |
| Unaware | Self-Aware | Self-Conscious |
| Protective | Vulnerable | Over-Exposed |
| Deceptive | Integrity | Dogmatic |
| Fake | Authentic | Uncompromising |
| Untruthful | Candid | Belligerent |
| Inconsistent | Consistent | Rigid |
| Unprincipled | Principled | Moralizing |
| Manipulative | Transparent | Unfiltered |
| Deficient Vice | Virtue | Excess Vice → |
|---|---|---|
| Volatile | Temperance | Numb |
| Anxious | Calm | Restrained |
| Agitated | Composed | Detached |
| Impatient | Patient | Passive |
| Inattentive | Prudent | Overly Cautious |
| Rash | Self-Controlled | Suppressing |
| Unjust | Justice | Absolutist |
| Inequitable | Equitable | Compensatory |
| Biased | Even-Handed | Indiscriminate |
| Unfair | Fair | Pedantic |
| Disproportionate | Proportionate | Myopic |
| Narrow Concerns | Socially Responsible | Zealotry |
| Calculating | Accountability | Burdened |
| Unaccepting | Accepts Consequences | Penitent |
| Negligent | Conscientious | Obsessive |
| Irresponsible | Responsible | Controlling |
| Evasive | Takes Ownership | Micromanaging |
| Cowardly | Courage | Reckless |
| Avoidant | Brave | Rash |
| Unassured | Confident | Arrogant |
| Hesitant | Determined | Bull-Headed |
| Fragile | Resilient | Overly-Compensating |
| Yielding | Tenacious | Stubborn |
| Simplistic | Judgment | Paralyzed |
| Stagnant | Adaptable | Overly Malleable |
| Lacking Logic | Analytical | Over-Analyzing |
| Reductionistic | Cognitively Complex | Complicating |
| Uncritical | Critical Thinker | Hypercritical |
| Indecisive | Decisive | Impulsive |
| Unintuitive | Intuitive | Unreasoned |
| Ignorant | Insightful | Cunning |
| Impractical | Pragmatic | Expedient |
| Oblivious | Situationally Aware | Context-Fixated |
Crossan, C. & Crossan, M. (2023)
3-column layout: Deficient Vice (left) | Virtue (center, coloured) | Excess Vice (right)
Font sizes: 7.5px vice terms, 7px virtue terms (uppercase, coloured by dimension)