Fitting personality to investment strategy

Jack Schwager said number one takeaway point he often tells is the importance of finding an investment strategy that fits one's personality. And so, I would like to hear what the different 'personalities' (albeit stereotyping) those in the industry have found with people across different strats.

In particular, what is the discretionary global macro and distressed debt 'personality'

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