I would rephrase what you called contradictions as range of orientation. Early in trilogy we used to have this talent development programs identifying our orie

I would rephrase what you called contradictions as range of orientation. Early in trilogy we used to have this talent development programs identifying our orientation. One would identify highest and lowest orientation. Most fresh grads would be Challenge oriented with least orientation towards Balance (work-life/family) and the dial does rotate couple of years down. I think I am Achievement oriented, followed by Excitement followed by Independence/Fortune.