12.1.2. THE TRIANGULAR FACE
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Wide at the temples, narrowing down to a pointed chin, this type resembles an inverted triangle. It is the symbol of mentality, denoting the quick and sometimes deep thinker. In either case, it represents a mind to which ideas are as real as actualities — a person who will not be satisfied until those dreams become tangible, achievements.

Many intellectuals are a strong triangular type, but this type is by no means confined to scholarly pursuits. Anything demanding brainwork is attractive to them. They may have inventive, scientific or legal minds; or they may simply be attracted to fields where their analytical ability and their unusual memories will serve them to the full.

Whatever they do must hold their interest. Once it does, they will develop their faculties all the more along that one direction. To them such a line of achievement is its own reward, hence they are apt to be impractical, particularly from a business standpoint. Having strong minds, they are apt to become moody and regretful when looking back at the things they might have done.

Purpose is their big need, so in gauging a person of this type, do not be deceived by superficiality or mistake some flair for solid ability. Often they learn enough about a subject to be conversant with it, then go no further. The result is, they may prove superficial and wasteful, never making the most of their real opportunities.

Men of this type should try to concentrate their mental effort upon one real interest. Often they will swing to other channels just because something bores them. Concentration is therefore their great need, but it can only be focused upon something which really interests them. They will find self-discipline important to their mental development, and they should balance that mental activity with some amount of physical training.

Women of this type are soulful, thoughtful, and often highly sensitive. As a result, they may become introspective and listen only to those who seem to appreciate their abilities. They should seek jobs or forms of practical experience that will help them to develop their natural talents and mental abilities.

Children of this type are highly imaginative and can easily become self-sufficient; often too much so. They are avid readers and therefore quick to learn things and remember them. But unless they are guided in the right direction they may neglect their studies for hobbies or turn to whatever interest captures their fancy. Much of their later life depends upon well-directed early training. The more they are taught to direct their efforts toward something practical and useful, the better.