Got-It-Handled Go-Getter

What this stage is like

You decide the order of things and get them done one after another. You have a rough picture of your schedule and money in your head, so when plans change suddenly, you can come up with a backup right away. You listen to others before sharing your own view, so you often end up pulling the group together. You’re also good at switching modes: play when it’s time to play, rest when it’s time to rest. People sometimes say you’re “too on top of things,” but that means they feel safe leaving things to you. When a group needs to get something moving, or time is tight, your knack for getting things in order really shines.

Sound familiar?

• ✓Before you head out, you already know roughly when you’ll be home
• ✓Your phone’s notes app has several to-do lists
• ✓Even when plans suddenly change, you can say, “OK, let’s do this instead”

Everyday quirks

You love it when everything falls neatly into place, so when a plan falls apart, you get a little restless. Totally unplanned fun might not be your favorite thing.

Other stages

• Mental age 6–11Summer-Break Grade-Schooler
• Mental age 12–15After-Club Middle-Schooler
• Mental age 16–19Spirit-Week High-Schooler
• Mental age 20–26First Year Living Alone
• Mental age 27–35Got-It-Handled Go-Getter
• Mental age 36–49Everyone’s Go-To Listener
• Mental age 50–64Life Veterans Club
• Mental age 65–88Tea-Time Zen Master