My temperament test results have always been a bit perplexing.

The first time I ever took the test was with my FOCUS team at Benedictine College. We took it at the start of the year to have a better understanding of how we all were wired in order to facilitate stronger teamwork, better dialogue, greater empathy, etc.

Temperaments are distinct from personality and more specifically refer to our natural preferences and tendencies; to how we react to things.

• Sanguine – the life of the party, enthusiastic, fun-loving, outgoing.
• Melancholic –  the perfectionist, sensitive, thoughtful, quiet.
• Choleric – the natural leader. determined, energetic, goal-oriented.
• Phlegmatic – the peacemaker, easy-going, calm, chill.

That year, one girl on my team scored highly Sanguine while another was very Melancholic. My results basically implied a was an equal split of all four traits across the board. I remember coming away from that meeting a bit alarmed…

Awhile ago I put up a video on my twitter (@LordRecord) titled ‘How I got saved in 60 seconds..’. The response was amazing, but everyone was saying the same thing. ‘We need the full story!!!’. So twitter this one is for you, and yes that baby in the picture is me 🙂

Where it all Began

I wasn’t one who was raised in church, not at all. I was actually born an accident (which I found out later) and as with many accidents or anything you’re unprepared for, It can cause a lot of problems. My parents didn’t really see eye to eye and separated when I was very young. Young enough not to remember what my dad looked like growing up, I don’t even remember ever seeing a picture of him or anything. All I knew is that I was named after him. That’s right, I’m Sterling…