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Why we think Natalie Portman is a Type 3
Ambition and drive for success. Portman was driven to success from a young age, starting with her breakout role in Leon: The Professional at age 13. She attributes her success at a young age to working “really really really hard.” Mila Kunis, her co-star in Black Swan, has talked about Portman’s very strong work ethic and how her ambition and drive are palpable on and off set.
Professional image and presentation. Portman carries herself with confidence and poise. She often presents herself professionally and elegantly in interviews and in public events.
Interest in and commitment to microcredit as a way of efficiently spreading hope. Portman has long been interested in microcredit because of its potential to drive economic development in underserved communities and empower individuals in an economically efficient way. She became an Ambassador of Hope for the Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA) in 2003, an institution granting microloans to women and men in developing countries to stimulate their businesses. Portman also used her platform to spread awareness about microcredit and how it empowers individuals from impoverished backgrounds by offering them a means to independence and significance in their professional lives.
Pursuit of high profile academic achievements. Portman's decision to prioritize her education, including graduating from Harvard, even amid a successful acting career, demonstrates a commitment to achievement and learning in a high-octane way.
Natalie Portman quotes that show she is a Type 3
“I’m tough on myself in terms of the standards I want to live up to, but that’s also part of my pleasure: Knowing you are being your fullest self. Being your fullest self is a lot of work.”
"I've been working since I was 11 years old, and I think that's part of my nature – the idea of being a slacker teenager is not possible in my brain."
"There's always pressure from other people to define yourself, so for a long time, I was aggressive about not being defined" (this also speaks to her 4 Wing).
“Microcredit is about giving hope.”