Drive: Mastery
Fear: Weakness
Drive: Understanding
Fear: Ignorance
When the The Hero meets the The Sage, it is a meeting of Competence and Analysis.The Hero seeks Mastery, while The Sage is driven by Understanding.
The friction point in this relationship usually revolves around Weakness vs Ignorance. However, if they can overcome this, their combined strengths cover each other's blind spots.
For this pairing to succeed, the The Hero must respect the The Sage's need for Understanding, 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 Weakness vs Ignorance.
Build a “reset ritual” after stress spikes: 20 minutes calm, then one request each. This prevents Arrogance ↔ Detachment spirals.
Compatibility score: 60%. This pairing is shaped by Competence (Partner A) vs Analysis (Partner B). The main tension is usually Weakness vs Ignorance, and the main strength is the way their drives (Mastery and Understanding) interact.
The most common conflict is a loop where Arrogance triggers Detachment. If both partners don’t name the pattern early, it becomes chronic.
Translate strategy into needs. The Hero tends to pursue Mastery using Competence; The Sage pursues Understanding using Analysis. 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.