Your first name of Ishmael has given you a practical, logical, analytical approach to life and a great deal of patience. This name creates a desire early in life to marry and settle down with a home and family. Although not overly ambitious, you are willing to work hard to reach your goals and are content to make slow, steady progress. Issues in close relationships could arise as you are inclined to be set in your opinions to the point of stubbornness. Because stability in your affairs is so important you are unlikely to gamble or take chances. There is a tendency to be fussy or to spend too much time on little things that are inconsequential to the bigger picture. Because you are so conscientious, you have to know when to step back and let others assume their share of the load. You take your responsibilities seriously and believe that "what is worth doing, is worth doing well. You are very systematic in all you do and do not like to see things out of order; however, there is a tendency for you to be too fussy. There is a seriousness to your nature which could cause you to worry over your responsibilities, especially when confronted with change and uncertainty.
