Your first name of Harlen has given you a practical, logical, analytical approach to life and a great deal of patience. You take time to grasp a new concept but, once mastered, you are able put it to practical use. When you are interested in a project, you concentrate all your thoughts on it and do not appreciate being interrupted. This name creates a desire early in life to marry and settle down with a home and family. There is a tendency to be fussy or to spend too much time on little things that are inconsequential to the bigger picture. Patient and methodical, with an ability to focus on the details, and happiest when doing tasks that involve both your mind and hands, you are inclined towards mechanical or technical projects, and could excel at many different occupations. Although not overly ambitious, you are willing to work hard to reach your goals and are content to make slow, steady progress. Because you are so conscientious, you have to know when to step back and let others assume their share of the load. 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.