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But if the idea of scheduling your writing sounds extremely unappealing, don’t do it! ( <anchor>Rebels</anchor>, I’m looking at you.) Think about your identity as a “writer,” and remember, the one thing that writers do is…write. See #12.
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Carla Hall:

Rebel

Carla Hall is a world-famous chef and TV personality. She is known for her appearances on Bravo’s Top Chef, her cookbook Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration, and her podcast Say Yes! with Carla Hall. Her career began when she left a job in accounting to become a model in Paris and pursue her love of cooking. Her mantra? “Say yes. Adventure follows, then growth.”

## Interview: A Conversation with Carla Hall

In this video interview, Carla talks with Gretchen Rubin about her Four Tendencies personality framework and how she has found success with her Rebel Tendency.

## About Rebels

For Rebels, a sense of identity is essential to achieving their aims. For more information about the Rebel Tendency and the Four Tendencies personality framework:



Episode 43

“You Can’t Make Me, and Neither Can I.” Listener Round-Up of the Four Tendencies.

A Mother’s Brilliant Strategy for Dealing with Rebel Pre-schooler

Habit Strategies and Tips for Rebels

## More About the Four Tendencies

The Four Tendencies is a personality framework developed by Gretchen Rubin that reveals how we respond to inner and outer expectations. Learn more about yourself and others with our collection of resources.

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## Explore the Collection

Watch interviews with every Tendency and learn more about the Four Tendencies framework.

The Four Tendencies circle

## Find Out Your Tendency

Find out whether you’re an Obliger, Questioner, Upholder, or Rebel.​

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