Drive: Understanding
Fear: Ignorance
Drive: Mastery
Fear: Weakness
When the The Sage meets the The Hero, it is a meeting of Analysis and Competence.The Sage seeks Understanding, while The Hero is driven by Mastery.
The friction point in this relationship usually revolves around Ignorance vs Weakness. However, if they can overcome this, their combined strengths cover each other's blind spots.
For this pairing to succeed, the The Sage must respect the The Hero's need for Mastery, and vice versa. Radical acceptance of their differing fears is key.
When conflict appears, don’t debate facts—name the fear. For this pairing, it’s usually Ignorance vs Weakness.
Build a “reset ritual” after stress spikes: 20 minutes calm, then one request each. This prevents Detachment ↔ Arrogance spirals.
Compatibility score: 60%. This pairing is shaped by Analysis (Partner A) vs Competence (Partner B). The main tension is usually Ignorance vs Weakness, and the main strength is the way their drives (Understanding and Mastery) interact.
The most common conflict is a loop where Detachment triggers Arrogance. If both partners don’t name the pattern early, it becomes chronic.
Translate strategy into needs. The Sage tends to pursue Understanding using Analysis; The Hero pursues Mastery using Competence. Make those needs explicit and build agreements around stress moments.
It’s a directional estimate. Above ~80% usually means low friction and easy trust-building; 60–80% means workable with communication; below ~60% means you’ll need strong boundaries and shared purpose to prevent recurring fights.