55 pages • 1 hour read
Surrounded By Idiots
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Discussion Questions
General Impressions
Invite readers to reflect on their broad takeaways and initial reactions to the book.
1. What was your initial reaction to Erikson’s color-coded DISC system of red, yellow, green, and blue personalities? Did this framework change how you interpret people’s behavior in your life?
2. The provocative title, Surrounded by Idiots, suggests frustration with communication challenges. By the end of the book, did your perspective on that phrase shift? Did you find it justified, humorous, misleading, or something else?
3. Personality frameworks are common in self-development literature, such as The Four Tendencies, The Road Back to You, or Emotional Intelligence. How does Erikson’s DISC model compare in clarity or usefulness to others you’ve encountered, such as the Enneagram or StrengthsFinder?
Personal Reflection and Connection
Help readers relate the book’s lessons to their own life experiences.
1. Which personality color or color blend felt most accurate for you? Did that self-assessment feel affirming, uncomfortable, or surprising?
2. Reflect on a moment when you consciously shifted your communication style for someone else. Did you recognize their "color" at the time, and how did adapting your approach affect the outcome?
