In any type of competition, this element of surprise can give you an edge. However, your commitment may wax and wane, as consistency is difficult to maintain. Nonetheless you are capable of unusual achievements that set you apart from the rest. You generally are willing to try things that others avoid and to experiment with approaches that others have not considered. No matter how important people may be to you, this interval tends to bring out the individual within you. Often you show great independence and a preference for doing it your way. If you have had difficulty separating yourself from circumstances or people, you may have the strength of will to make a break when the time is right.

Occasionally this cycle forces you to stand up for yourself and to fight for your rights. Unexpected events may put you in a position that requires quick decisions. You have the ability to respond instantaneously to whatever life throws at you although your instincts may not always be accurate. Still, you usually are willing to continue to try until you get it right. This is not to say that you will repeat the same steps over and over again; that would bore you. However, you will attempt as many different approaches as you can devise until you find the one that works unless you lose interest before the process is over.

Moving fast is often a characteristic of this period, as the pace of your life may accelerate. Slowing down at times is recommended since your stamina may only last for short spans, and you may push yourself past your limits. In fact, you may not recognize the limits as they approach which can cause unforeseen problems. This is an excellent time to begin any discipline that enhances your hand eye coordination as well as trains your ability to act without thinking. You tend to do that anyway now, but it can create difficulties if you lack preparation for the consequences.