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Martin Seligman

Generator Sport

12.08.1942

11:58

Albany, NY, United States

Human Design Chart

Right Angle Cross of Explanation 3

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Design Sun

Gate 23.3

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Design Earth

Gate 43.3

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Pers. Sun

Gate 4.1

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Pers. Earth

Gate 49.1

Biography

American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books. Seligman is a strong promoter within the scientific community of his theories of well-being and positive psychology. His theory of learned helplessness is popular among scientific and clinical psychologists. A Review of General Psychology survey, published in 2002, ranked Seligman as the 31st most cited psychologist of the 20th century.

Seligman is the Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology in the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Psychology. He was previously the Director of the Clinical Training Program in the department, and earlier taught at Cornell University. He is the director of the university's Positive Psychology Center. Seligman was elected president of the American Psychological Association for 1998. He is the founding editor-in-chief of Prevention and Treatment (the APA electronic journal) and is on the board of advisers of Parents magazine.

Seligman has written about positive psychology topics in books such as The Optimistic Child, Child's Play, Learned Optimism, Authentic Happiness, and Flourish. His most recent book, Tomorrowmind, co-written with Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, was published in 2023.

Seligman plays bridge and finished second in the 1998 installment of one of the three major North American pair championships, the Blue Ribbon Pairs, as well as having won over 50 regional championships.

Martin Seligman — Generator with Profile 1/3

Martin Seligman is a Generator in Human Design – an energy type with a defined Sacral Center. Generators make up about 36% of humanity and possess an enormous, sustainable life force energy.

The Generator's strategy is to respond to impulses from life rather than initiating. When the Sacral Center responds with a clear "yes" (a gut feeling, an inner spark), that's the right path.

When Martin Seligman lives in alignment with their design, they experience deep satisfaction and fulfillment. The Generator's not-self theme is frustration – a sign that the sacral energy isn't following the right things.

Martin Seligman has Emotional Authority – the most common authority. Decisions should never be made in an emotional high or low, but only when emotional clarity settles in. "Sleep on it" is meant literally here. The emotional wave needs time to run its course.

Martin Seligman carries the profile 1/3 – Investigator / Martyr. The 1st line represents the Investigator: a deep need for a solid foundation and thorough knowledge before feeling secure. The 3rd line represents the Experimenter: learning through trial and error, embracing life as a practical experiment and growing wise through experience.

The incarnation cross "Right Angle Cross of Explanation 3" describes the overarching life purpose and direction of Martin Seligman in Human Design. It consists of the four gate activations of Sun and Earth (personality and design) and only becomes felt when one lives their strategy and authority.

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Einfache Spaltung (Split Definition) - so ist Martin energetisch vernetzt.

Definiert bei Martin: Emotionalzentrum, Sakralzentrum, Ajnazentrum, Kehlzentrum, Herzzentrum und Wurzelzentrum (6 von 9). Offen: Kopfzentrum, G-Zentrum und Milzzentrum.

Verteilung der Kanäle: Stamm (Ego, Schützen): 2 Kanäle, Individuell (Wissen): 2 Kanäle, Kollektiv (Verstehen): 1 Kanal. Dominanter Schwerpunkt: Stamm - Familie, Gemeinschaft und materielle Absicherung.

5 Defined Channels

43/23

Structuring - A Design of Individuality (Genius to Freak) Individual

55/39

Emoting - A Design of Moodiness Individual

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Acceptance - A Design of an Organizational Being Collective

40/37

Community - A Design of being a Part seeking a Whole Tribal

59/6

Mating - A Design focused on Reproduction Tribal

Incarnation Cross - Right Angle Cross of Explanation 3

Pers. Sun 4.1 Formulization

Pers. Earth 49.1 Revolution (Principles)

Design Sun 23.3 Assimilation (Splitting Apart)

Design Earth 43.3 Breakthrough (Insight)

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Human Design Profile

Type: Generator
Authority: Emotional Authority
Profile: 1/3 - Investigator / Martyr
Definition: Split Definition
Incarnation Cross: Right Angle Cross of Explanation 3
Date of Birth: 12.08.1942 11:58
Place of Birth: Albany, NY, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Human Design type is Martin Seligman?

Martin Seligman is a Generator – an energy type with a defined Sacral Center. The strategy is to respond to impulses. The life theme is satisfaction, the not-self theme is frustration.

What Human Design profile does Martin Seligman have?

Martin Seligman has the profile 1/3 – Investigator / Martyr. The 1st line (conscious) represents the Investigator – thorough research and building a solid foundation, the 3nd line (unconscious) represents the Experimenter – learning through trial and error.

How does Martin Seligman best make decisions?

Martin Seligman has Emotional Authority. Decisions should not be made impulsively but only after the emotional wave settles and clarity emerges.

When and where was Martin Seligman born?

Martin Seligman was born on 12.08.1942 in Albany, NY.

What is Martin Seligman's incarnation cross?

Martin Seligman has "Right Angle Cross of Explanation 3" as incarnation cross. It describes the overarching life purpose and consists of the four gate activations of Sun and Earth – it only comes alive when following one's strategy and authority.