How does one's
health and lucid dreaming relate? One's memory and sleep order can
affect their lucidity, certain vitimans can boost your rememberance, staying
healthy
is always best if you're getting started in lucid dreaming. In this thread I'm
going
to explain how Omega 3 and vitamins can enhance your lucidity also I will
include some
mp3 voices for you to relax.
Sleep
Having a stable sleeping pattern is essential for practicing how to lucid
dream,
you must be careful of eating directly before sleep and also careful of what
you
eat before you go to bed, known lucid foods are:
Milk
Cheese
Soy Drink
Chocolate (dark)
A really good way to be getting deeper in your lucid dreams is by taking all
the
vitamins you need from food.. if you don't or have defficiency in any vitamin
then I
suggest take tablets like I do sometime.
Omega 3 (Fish
oil and Flaxeed)
There has been many studies that confirm Omega 3 enhances memory and it's
vividness.
Many studies show that people who take Omega 3 on a period of 6 months make
half as
many mistakes when tested.
Don't you wonder if it applies for your dreams as well?
When your dream content is more vivid and intense,
you are more likely to remember it in the morning, so fish oil also indirectly
improves your
dream recall.
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Vitamin B
100 complex
Everyone dreams, but not everyone remembers their dreams as accurate as
others.
Improving your memory will also help you recall your dreams more often.
Vitamins take part in inducing your lucidity, the most important one is the
Vitamin B6.
I wrote a thread about it in details, the amount you can consume and foods that
contain
B6.
Recall an experience still that causes you sadness and
distress. As you remember it, make sure you are re-experiencing it as if
it were happening right now. See everything through your own eyes, all the
feelings - including the associated emotions - through your own body. Pay
particular attention to any sounds; these might include anything that was
said by you or any other significant participants in the original
scenario. It may also include your own self-talk. Make a mental note of
the degree to which this memory still causes you pain.
2. Now
pretend or imagine you can step back out of the experience so you can see
yourself here, as if on a screen. Push the entire away from you, further
and further, noticing, as it moves into the distance, how the colours
begin to leach away and the detail diminishes. Push it as far away as you
need to notice a distinct difference in the way that you feel about the
events.
This is an example, from my own life. As some of you probably already
know, my ex was a profiler. Now only thing that left from her lying 6 feet
below is that knowledge she transferred to me. And I will always be
greatfull to her. Now let’s start – I
was the guy who had identity crisis and who was humiliated by almost everybody…
till I met her.
Example(these were her words while she was diminishing experience that
made me problems, it will be explained by parts):
Recall an experience:
(Name), remember how you were pushed away from people you wanted to have
friendship with. Remember the situation when you were in the room and they
denied you because you are freak.
Re- experiencing with feelings:
(Name), pictures in your brain are so alive. You feel yourself pushed,
unhappy, bad. Like the last piece of shit. All you wanted was mutual
understanding and friendship. Remember their voices telling you to back off, to
stay away from them. It is hurting you from the inside, you want to do
something, but you can’t. You feel yourself bad, humiliated, denied. This is so
hard for you.
Pretending(this is tricky part, and you must know the person you are
helping, for example my anchors were power and cynnism):
Remember as you are creating protective field around you. It is becoming
bigger and bigger. Colours are so alive, it is all fulfilled with green( green
is my favourite colour). You cannot see them through green colour. They are
getting weaker, you are getting stronger… Protective field growing…
What are you feeling about this now? I said pain.
She asked me around 20 times same
sentences…
I started saying nothing.
Are they away? Yes.
Can they reach you? No.
Are they having any value in your life? No.
Are they worth of your time? No.
Can you fight them? Yes.
Next day, when I went to college, that guy who said that I am a freak,
tried to screw me over, and only thing I felt was that poor human been placed
under me in the evolution radar is trying to screw me over in a manner that is
unappropriate for my knowledge level. I started to use cynnism, and after 5
minutes he gave up. I placed myself as he had no values in my eyes.
This is a great method to make money and I know that lots of people
can miss this one out because they don’t download it either because they are
lazy or because they can’t. So with that being said See this great method
below. STEP 1
If you haven’t yet, sign up to ADFLY “Join Now” STEP 2
If you haven’t yet sign up a YouTube, sign up here: YouTube –
Broadcast Yourself. STEP 3
Go to Lyrics, Song Lyrics – SweetsLyrics.com and MUSIC
AND LYRICS and check out their latest music news. Very often if not daily,
a new song or mix tape is released from some very famous artists. Artists like
Lady Gaga, Eminem, 50 Cents, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry and Britney Spears.
The more famous the artist the more money you make from this method.
Get as many new song names from these two sites as possible, you could also try
Google’s News search and search broad terms like, “new music” or “new song” –
and pick up brand new song releases that way too. Every little helps.
Now you should have a nice list of recently released hot of the press tracks to
cash in on.
REMEMBER: The key to this method is speed, persistence and consistency. That’s
all. STEP 4
Running through the list of songs you’ve got now, head to YouTube and search to
see if any of them have already been uploaded, quite often the songs would have
been but you will notice that they would have uploaded quite recently giving
you enough time to duplicate their video (download – use KeepVid) and re-upload
the song on your YouTube account. Trust me; you don’t have to be the first to
rank no1 on YouTube search for anything… You just have to be the best. I will
explain further. But first download the videos, and if you’ve got a super fast
PC, remember that time is of the essence, reproduce the video, by adding
instructions right at the beginning and end of the video suggesting to viewers
that there are goodies to be found in the description that they do not want to
miss out on, you can do this in Movie Maker really easily… This trick works
really well and really explodes your earnings. Trust me on this one.
I recommend you reproduce as I just suggested but if you can’t or your PC moves
at a turtle pace then leave off the suggestion, why?, you don’t want to pass up
your opportunity to be in early. Not necessarily first, but early! If God was
to shine favour on you, you might even find you are indeed first to the party
and you get VIP treatment from YouTube. STEP 5
Now your videos are up, you’ll find that they probably don’t show up for a
while. Not to worry, this is common – there is often a gap between a video
being uploaded and it hitting the YouTube search pages. But despite knowing
this, you mustn’t rest on your laurels!
In fact besides being early to the party, this is the most important bit.
If you are going to make a killing with this method, your video has got to rank
high enough on the most popular search term for your song! Let me help you with
that.
The first step to achieving popularity for your video is titling your video
extremely similar if not exactly the same as the most popular search term, and
by title I mean the actual title of your YouTube video! Not some title you add
to your movie file when publishing it in Movie Maker. Ok, so let’s say you
uploaded a Lil Wayne track titled – “That’s what they call me”. Fittingly you
should title your video – “Lil Wayne – That’s what they call me [2011 NEW
SONG]” or something along those lines! The most popular search term is included
– “Lil wayne that’s what they call me”, and the “[2011 NEW SONG]” bit makes
your video stand out from the others that might employ your strategy too. What
you fit into those braces could spell dessert or disaster so choose
appropriately.
Oh yeah, and pop a few relevant tags in there… don’t think they hold much
weight though as I see videos rank top even without any tags but you never see
that happen without an appropriate title. So pick your priorities right. STEP 6
The next step to making sure your video spearheads straight to the top of
YouTube search, or close enough to bank hard on ADFLY, is actually really
simple.
Using the tricks I am teaching on YouTube I have had videos hit anywhere from
60,000 views to over 2,000,000 views! And you can imagine, my take home was
something special!
All you’ve got to do is ‘Like’ your video a few times… and you’re done.
Just kidding, liking wouldn’t hurt, but I seriously doubt it would affect
rankings too much, seeing as it can be gamed almost too easily. What you really
need to do is get traffic to your video.
Post a link to your video on music forums like Digital Spy and Buzz Jack
Now I know what you’re thinking… “The whole point of half of these steps was to
get traffic through YouTube, but now I have to get traffic to YouTube first?” I
know it sounds absurd but it’s true and it makes plenty of sense. YouTube ranks
your video based on its popularity and relevance and that is really all that
you must focus on. You’ve got the relevance, now you need the popularity. Now
let me further explain how YouTube reads this. If a video is uploaded and in
its first few minutes it gets a consistent stream of views, it doesn’t have to
be an avalanche, it is considered popular and indeed very healthy. And that is
what we are looking for. In fact getting an avalanche that cannot be sustained
beyond a few minutes or hours will hinder your chances against other videos
that have had a consistent growth at a steady natural rate.
Somehow I know that made a lot of sense. So now for the final part, don’t worry
I didn’t STEP 7
So now YouTube has officially been dominated and the views start rolling in.
How do we go about making a bucket load on adfly?
But first remember when I said you should reproduce the video in software like
Movie Maker, or another one of your choice for that matter. That would have
been a good move. Just sayin’
But if you didn’t you could always add annotations to your videos, using
YouTube’s built in annotations engine and you could get the job done that way,
your choice, it’s more time efficient and editable because you don’t have to do
it before the video is uploaded, taking up a few valuable minutes and you can
always edit it later. However I do like doing it on video as that often makes
people trust it more as it almost acts as a verification that it’s your video
and not someone else’s and if done neatly enough it can push viewers to
thinking it was part of the song. Imagine what that can do to your earnings. Now back to Step 7.
You want the link to target something directly related to your artist. I
suggest you pick something everyone who comes across the video would want to
see for themselves. It could be a shocking news story, here’s one off the top
of my head, in the case of Chris Brown, he always seems to accompany song
releases with controversial moments that are captured by video and that pays
dividends. Link to the news article! Maybe link to a YouTube related to the
news article.
You could just search YouTube for a video attractive a lot of attention that relates
to your artist and link to that. Of course all links will be masked with adfly.
Now be careful about this. Link relevant and don’t try to defraud adfly because
they have a deadly way of finding stuff out. Luckily I didn’t learn that from
personal experience. NOTE: When linking, try not to use the default
adfly URL, be different and less recognizable, use one of their other redirect
options like u.bb or 9.bb – VERY IMPORTANT
That is the beauty of Adfly. You can actually make money ethically! Take advantage
of it
This article is about a cognitive bias
that occurs in decision making. For an NLP technique whereby a personal state
is associated with a unique stimulus, see Anchoring
(NLP).
Anchoring or focalism is a cognitive
bias that describes the common human tendency to rely too heavily, or
"anchor," on one trait or piece of information when making decisions.
Background
During normal decision-making, anchoring occurs when individuals overly rely
on a specific piece of information to govern their thought-process. Once the
anchor is set, there is a bias toward adjusting or interpreting other
information to reflect the "anchored" information. Through this
cognitive bias, the first information learned about a subject (or, more
generally, information learned at an early age) can affect future
decision-making and information analysis.
Example: As a person looks to buy a used car, he or she may focus
excessively on the odometer reading and model year of the car, and use those
criteria as a basis for evaluating the value of the car, rather than
considering how well the engine or the transmission is maintained.
Example 2: A man is looking for a girlfriend; he may focus intensively on
her big boobs than any other criteria like intelligence, money, power, love; he
will rather focus to pick up the boobed girl than the girl who has a lot of
money.
Focusing effect
The focusing effect (or focusing illusion) is a cognitive bias that occurs when people
place too much importance on one aspect of an event, causing an error in accurately
predicting the utility
of a future outcome.
People focus on notable differences, excluding those that are less
conspicuous, when making predictions about happiness or convenience. For
example, when people were asked how much happier they believe Californians are
compared to Midwesterners, Californians and Midwesterners both said
Californians must be considerably happier, when, in fact, there was no
difference between the actual happiness rating of Californians and
Midwesterners. The bias lies in that most people asked focused on and
overweighed the sunny weather and ostensibly easy-going lifestyle of California
and devalued and underrated other aspects of life and determinants of
happiness, such as low crime rates and safety from natural disasters like
earthquakes (both of which large parts of California lack).
A rise in income has only a small and transient effect on happiness and
well-being, but people consistently overestimate this effect. Kahneman
et al. proposed that this is a result of a focusing illusion, with people
focusing on conventional measures of achievement rather than on everyday
routine.
Since I work with football players, I will give one more example. When I
asked my friends what they think about football players, they generally think
that football players are very happy and rich people, who has everything in
their lives, but the truth is not always a fairy tale. Some of my football
players are very unhappy people, also having relationship and life problems
like any other human been.
Anchoring and adjustment heuristic
Anchoring and adjustment is a psychological heuristic
that influences the way people intuitively assess probabilities. According to
this heuristic, people start with an implicitly suggested reference point (the
"anchor") and make adjustments to it to reach their estimate. A
person begins with a first approximation (anchor) and then makes incremental
adjustments based on additional information.
The anchoring and adjustment heuristic was first theorized by Amos
Tversky and Daniel Kahneman. In one of their first studies, the
two showed that when asked to guess the percentage of African nations that are
members of the United Nations, people who were first asked "Was it more or
less than 10%?" guessed lower values (25% on average) than those who had
been asked if it was more or less than 65% (45% on average). The pattern has
held in other experiments for a wide variety of different subjects of
estimation.
As a second example, an audience is first asked to write the last two digits
of their social security number and consider whether they would pay this number
of dollars for items whose value they did not know, such as wine, chocolate and
computer equipment. They were then asked to bid for these items, with the
result that the audience members with higher two-digit numbers would submit bids
that were between 60 percent and 120 percent higher than those with the lower
social security numbers, which had become their anchor.
Sociology is the study of society. It's good to know about society and human
behaviors when you're being a social engineer. What I'm going to teach you is
something that you already knew (probably) but never realized. I'm going to
break it up into three sections and let you use the information in each section
to guide you through your social engineering practices.
Understanding The Way We Speak
I am no expert in this field but I seem to understand the things that most people
don't really see until I present it to them with bold letters. A few days ago I
did an experiment with my friend. I went on Omegle and I started talking and I
told my friend that I could guess what their response would be to my various
exclamations, announcements, and questions. So I did the easiest one first. I
used music as my first example. This is how the chat went, I'm going to put my
guess in parenthesis before what the person actually said.
You : hey (hey, hi, or something like that) Stranger : hey You : whats up? (nothing, not much you?) Stranger : talking to you lol, what are you doing? You : listening to music (what music do you like?) Stranger : what music do you like? You : oh I like pretty much all music... you? (I really don't know what he's going say here, probably rock, or he might
even say same here) Stranger : same here (Haha, I'm good!) You : oh thats cool
So you're probably thinking, "Okay well I could have done that" and
thats the point I want to get across. It's really easy to guess what the person
is going to say next based on the situation, tone, and setting that you're in.
So lets go a step further into this. How can you use this to your advantage.
Well, knowing what the person is probably going to say can give you an advantage
by letting you have an upper-hand because you can decide what you're going to
ask ahead of time, so you are "the master of the conversation"
because you created the conversation in your head.
Okay so lets move on to thought implantation. This one is easy depending on the
person and can be done with very minimal effort. Lets say I want someone to ask
about my new shoes that I just bought (this is the easiest one I could think
of). So in order to get them to ask about the new shoes I have on I have to plant
the thought in their head. Well I could just be bold about it and be like
"Oh I love your shoes!" knowing that in turn they would look at your
shoes. But lets say that you have to be sneaky... you can't let them know that
you want them to look at your shoes. Well what do you do then? You can use
these for just about any subject. This is how you get them to start thinking
about the subject you want them to think about
1. Talk about something related ("Oh look at those shoes that guy has
on!")
2. Discretely mention the subject ("Crap my shoe almost fell off")
3. Say something non-related, but use the related subject in the sentence
("That sign looks like a shoe")
Now obviously all three of those aren't going to work. But, depending on the
subject, it should definitely get your person thinking about the subject you
want them to think about. It's hard to understand at first but you should get
the hang of it
Figure out the person's lifestyle by simply looking at
them
This one is a tricky one but if you're good at it, you'll be right almost 90%
of the time. You've probably done this before in your lifetime but you were
probably wrong when you did it. This will hopefully teach you how to be right.
In order to figure out a person's lifestyle you can look at their face,
clothes, and even hair and figure out a few key things, some of which are...
1. Age
2. Income
3. Profession (This and #2 go together)
4. Sexual Preference
5. Living Area
6. Background
Now, #6 and #5 are usually a stretch for me, and I'm usually right about 70% of
the time which is still good of course but not good enough. So lets start off
with the top of the person and go to the bottom of the person
Hair
You can tell a lot about a person based on their hair. Now of course you can't
base your entire guess on the person's hairstyle, but it should be a
contributing factor
Shaggy/Messy Hair - can mean a few things such as pot-head, hippy, skater,
someone who doesn't care about life, no drive to succeed.
Straight Long Hair (Female) - someone who cares about their appearance, has
time to do things (such as straighten their hair), strives to succeed
Flowing Hair (Female) - someone who cares about their appearance, someone who
tries to look pretty or is pretty
Bald - really depends on age, and could mean tough guy, redneck, or even Aryan
circle member (lol)
Buzz Cut - could be a jock type person, redneck, tough guy, military soldier
etc.
Face
The face is the hardest one to make a tutorial about because there's so many
factors about the face that are hard to explain in just a tutorial but I'll try
to go for the most broadest attempt possible and you guys can fill in the rest
Wrinkles - old, stressed out, late nights
Acne - young, stressed out, doesn't take care of appearance
Bags - late nights, stressed out, doesn't care about appearance
Make-up - cares about appearance, wants to hide flaws
Theres a lot more things I can put here but you can basically add things to
your list because its ever-changing because everyone is different
Shirt
This is the easiest one. I don't have a list because theres millions of shirts
but you can usually tell a lot about a person by their shirt. One thing is you
can tell if the person is someone who conforms to society, also someone who is
rich or poor, also you can tell their occupation by their shirt. Just do some
examining on people and you can figure out who wears what and why they wear it.
Pants
I don't think I've ever been able to judge a person about their pants... Except
for their sexual preference, because usually if I see a guy in tight pink
shorts or Daisy Dukes its a flag for me that that guy is a homosexual. However
you can usually tell if a girl is a "slut" or not by their pants (ie.
mini-skirt, apple-bottom jeans lol, and really really short shorts)
Shoes
I can tell a lot about a person by their shoes. I also have another list! YAY!
Loafers - shoes like Sperry's will usually indicate that the person is someone
who conforms, or wants to wear semi-formal formal shoes lol
Boots - cowboy boots indicate someone who is either hard working, or a redneck,
and regular boots indicate someone who is adventurous, tough, or also
hard-working.
High Heels - depending on the situation it could indicate a log about a girl,
but really I can't think of anything other than worries about appearance
Running Shoes - someone who either just got done running, is always active, or
even someone who doesn't care about appearance (this would be depending on the
wear of the shoes)
Putting it all together
This section is about how to use the information I gave you to manipulate the
person. So lets say you want someone to tell you where they live (for whatever
reason). Well by using the information I gave you, you can quickly come up with
a conversation in your head for the person in question. So lets say we see
someone with the newest clothes, a nice haircut, a nice watch, and a nice pair
of sunglasses and not a single flaw on their face and they look really smug.
Heres what I would get out of looking at him
- Either rich, or in tons of debt
- Likes material objects
- Cares about what people think about him
- Probably lives on the rich side of town
- Will probably tell you where he lives because he wants to brag about it
So with that information we know that he's out #1 target for this example! YAY!
I love it when my example people are perfect for the situations that I put them
in. Okay so heres the conversation that I'm thinking
Code:
Me : Hey man, nice
clothes... How you getting good money in THIS economy Him : Blah blah blah how I make money blah blah blah (the reason I do
that is because I have no idea what he's going to say) Me : Oh sweet dude. So I'm guessing you got a nice house huh? Him : Yeah its pretty nice Me : So you probably live in Horseleg right? Him : Yeah I do Me : oh cool my friend lives near there, what section? Him : blah blah blah
So thats my rough layout of what I think he's going to say. This is what he
actually says once I start talking to him
Me : Hey Man, nice
clothes... How do you get so much money in this economy? Him : Haha, well I own my own dot com site. Man I'm making at least 10
thou a week now Me : Wow! 10k a week? you're doing pretty good haha (I try to feed his ego so he feels like he is superior so that I'm not a
threat) Him : yeah, its pretty amazing, I got that new camaro just last week Me : Thats my favorite car dude... So I'm guessing you live in Horseleg? Him : Naah, I live in cedar woods Me : Ohh, I have a friend that lives there what part do you live in Him : You know where the swimming pool is? Me : yeah (even though I have no clue where this place is) Him : yeah I live near there Me : thats where my friend lives, what address are you? Him : 10 Maplewood Dr. Me : wow you live pretty close to him actually. this is a small world I
guess Him : haha yeah I guess so Me : well hey I gotta get going nice talking to you, good luck with your
dot com site Him : haha thanks, see ya
So as you can see, I
(theoretically) convinced this person (even though he's fake) into giving me
his address... Now obviously its not that easy but its a good example and
hopefully it will show you how this all works out.
Closing Points
Each human is different, so therefore the common steriotypes that are given
aren't always going to be true (I break a few of them myself) so I find its
best to talk to the person or just listen to how they talk to other people and
you can usually tell the relationship that the person has with the other person
and you can tell how they might act when you speak to them. I will suggest making
your own list of steriotypes that you found are true about people and make your
best guess but be prepared to be wrong.
Not
my tutorial found it on the internet. I am more than sure that this can help
you a lot.
Jungian
psychological types are probably the most widely used and amongst the
best-known in everyday life. Jung's typology emerges from Jung's deep,
holistic philosophy and psychology about the person. Jung's typology is
not, unfortunately, always included in mainstream personality courses, because
it wasn't empirically-driven. Jung viewed the ultimate psychological task as
the process of individuation, based on the strengths and limitations of one's
psychological type.
Underlying all these
typologies are four personality traits (functions):
Extroversion (E)
--- Introversion (I) Do you recharge your energy via external contact & activity (Extroversion)
or spending time in your inner space (Introversion)?
Intuition (N) ---
Sensing (S) Do you rely on your inner voice (Intuition) or observation (Sensing)?
Thinking (T) ---
Feeling (F) When making decisions, what do you rely most on? Your thoughts or
your feelings?
Judgement (J) ---
Perception (P) Do you tend to set schedules and organize your life (Judgement), or do you
tend to leave the options open and see what happens (Perception)?
Using the letters
above, it is possible to have a unique 4 letter code to indicate each of the 16
Jungian personality types, for example I am INTJ.
Remember it is
important to recognize main personality type features. Who wants to read more,
here are personality portraits, too. :)
Let us start with
analyzing each personality type:
ISTJ
Serious and quiet, interested in
security and peaceful living. Extremely thorough, responsible, and dependable.
Well-developed powers of concentration. Usually interested in supporting and
promoting traditions and establishments. Well-organized and hard working, they
work steadily towards identified goals. They can usually accomplish any task
once they have set their mind to it.
The Duty Fulfiller
As an ISTJ, your primary mode of living
is focused internally, where you take things in via your five senses in a
literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with
things rationally and logically.
ISTJs are quiet and reserved individuals
who are interested in security and peaceful living. They have a strongly-felt
internal sense of duty, which lends them a serious air and the motivation to
follow through on tasks. Organized and methodical in their approach, they can
generally succeed at any task which they undertake.
ISTJs are very loyal, faithful, and
dependable. They place great importance on honesty and integrity. They are
"good citizens" who can be depended on to do the right thing for
their families and communities. While they generally take things very
seriously, they also usually have an offbeat sense of humor and can be a lot of
fun - especially at family or work-related gatherings.
ISTJs tend to believe in laws and
traditions, and expect the same from others. They're not comfortable with
breaking laws or going against the rules. If they are able to see a good reason
for stepping outside of the established mode of doing things, the ISTJ will
support that effort. However, ISTJs more often tend to believe that things
should be done according to procedures and plans. If an ISTJ has not developed
their Intuitive side sufficiently, they may become overly obsessed with
structure, and insist on doing everything "by the book".
The ISTJ is extremely dependable on
following through with things which he or she has promised. For this reason,
they sometimes get more and more work piled on them. Because the ISTJ has such
a strong sense of duty, they may have a difficult time saying "no"
when they are given more work than they can reasonably handle. For this reason,
the ISTJ often works long hours, and may be unwittingly taken advantage of.
The ISTJ will work for long periods of
time and put tremendous amounts of energy into doing any task which they see as
important to fulfilling a goal. However, they will resist putting energy into
things which don't make sense to them, or for which they can't see a practical
application. They prefer to work alone, but work well in teams when the
situation demands it. They like to be accountable for their actions, and enjoy
being in positions of authority. The ISTJ has little use for theory or abstract
thinking, unless the practical application is clear.
ISTJs have tremendous respect for facts.
They hold a tremendous store of facts within themselves, which they have
gathered through their Sensing preference. They may have difficulty understanding
a theory or idea which is different from their own perspective. However, if
they are shown the importance or relevance of the idea to someone who they
respect or care about, the idea becomes a fact, which the ISTJ will internalize
and support. Once the ISTJ supports a cause or idea, he or she will stop at no
lengths to ensure that they are doing their duty of giving support where
support is needed.
The ISTJ is not naturally in tune with
their own feelings and the feelings of others. They may have difficulty picking
up on emotional needs immediately, as they are presented. Being perfectionists
themselves, they have a tendency to take other people's efforts for granted,
like they take their own efforts for granted. They need to remember to pat
people on the back once in a while.
ISTJs are likely to be uncomfortable
expressing affection and emotion to others. However, their strong sense of duty
and the ability to see what needs to be done in any situation usually allows
them to overcome their natural reservations, and they are usually quite
supporting and caring individuals with the people that they love. Once the ISTJ
realizes the emotional needs of those who are close to them, they put forth
effort to meet those needs.
The ISTJ is extremely faithful and
loyal. Traditional and family-minded, they will put forth great amounts of
effort at making their homes and families running smoothly. They are
responsible parents, taking their parenting roles seriously. They are usually
good and generous providers to their families. They care deeply about those
close to them, although they usually are not comfortable with expressing their
love. The ISTJ is likely to express their affection through actions, rather
than through words.
ISTJs have an excellent ability to take
any task and define it, organize it, plan it, and implement it through to
completion. They are very hard workers, who do not allow obstacles to get in
the way of performing their duties. They do not usually give themselves enough
credit for their achievements, seeing their accomplishments simply as the
natural fulfillment of their obligations.
ISTJs usually have a great sense of
space and function, and artistic appreciation. Their homes are likely to be
tastefully furnished and immaculately maintained. They are acutely aware of
their senses, and want to be in surroundings which fit their need for
structure, order, and beauty.
Under stress, ISTJs may fall into
"catastrophe mode", where they see nothing but all of the
possibilities of what could go wrong. They will berate themselves for things
which they should have done differently, or duties which they failed to
perform. They will lose their ability to see things calmly and reasonably, and
will depress themselves with their visions of doom.
In general, the ISTJ has a tremendous
amount of potential. Capable, logical, reasonable, and effective individuals
with a deeply driven desire to promote security and peaceful living, the ISTJ
has what it takes to be highly effective at achieving their chosen goals - whatever
they may be.
Quiet and reserved, interested in how
and why things work. Excellent skills with mechanical things. Risk-takers who
they live for the moment. Usually interested in and talented at extreme sports.
Uncomplicated in their desires. Loyal to their peers and to their internal
value systems, but not overly concerned with respecting laws and rules if they
get in the way of getting something done. Detached and analytical, they excel
at finding solutions to practical problems.
The Mechanic
As an ISTP, your primary mode of living
is focused internally, where you deal with things rationally and logically.
Your secondary mode is external, where you take things in via your five senses
in a literal, concrete fashion.
ISTPs have a compelling drive to
understand the way things work. They're good at logical analysis, and like to
use it on practical concerns. They typically have strong powers of reasoning,
although they're not interested in theories or concepts unless they can see a
practical application. They like to take things apart and see the way they
work.
ISTPs have an adventuresome spirit. They
are attracted to motorcycles, airplanes, sky diving, surfing, etc. They thrive
on action, and are usually fearless. ISTPs are fiercely independent, needing to
have the space to make their own decisions about their next step. They do not
believe in or follow rules and regulations, as this would prohibit their
ability to "do their own thing". Their sense of adventure and desire
for constant action makes ISTPs prone to becoming bored rather quickly.
ISTPs are loyal to their causes and
beliefs, and are firm believers that people should be treated with equity and
fairness. Although they do not respect the rules of the "System",
they follow their own rules and guidelines for behavior faithfully. They will
not take part in something which violates their personal laws. ISTPs are
extremely loyal and faithful to their "brothers".
ISTPs like and need to spend time alone,
because this is when they can sort things out in their minds most clearly. They
absorb large quantities of impersonal facts from the external world, and sort
through those facts, making judgments, when they are alone.
ISTPs are action-oriented people. They
like to be up and about, doing things. They are not people to sit behind a desk
all day and do long-range planning. Adaptable and spontaneous, they respond to
what is immediately before them. They usually have strong technical skills, and
can be effective technical leaders. They focus on details and practical things.
They have an excellent sense of expediency and grasp of the details which
enables them to make quick, effective decisions.
ISTPs avoid making judgments based on
personal values - they feel that judgments and decisions should be made
impartially, based on the fact. They are not naturally tuned in to how they are
affecting others. They do not pay attention to their own feelings, and even
distrust them and try to ignore them, because they have difficulty
distinguishing between emotional reactions and value judgments. This may be a
problem area for many ISTPs.
An ISTP who is over-stressed may exhibit
rash emotional outbursts of anger, or on the other extreme may be overwhelmed
by emotions and feelings which they feel compelled to share with people (often
inappropriately). An ISTP who is down on themself will foray into the world of
value judgments - a place which is not natural for the ISTP - and judge
themself by their inability to perform some task. They will then approach the
task in a grim emotional state, expecting the worst.
ISTPs are excellent in a crisis
situations. They're usually good athletes, and have very good hand-eye
coordination. They are good at following through with a project, and tying up
loose ends. They usually don't have much trouble with school, because they are
introverts who can think logically. They are usually patient individuals,
although they may be prone to occasional emotional outbursts due to their
inattention to their own feelings.
ISTPs have a lot of natural ability
which makes them good at many different kinds of things. However, they are
happiest when they are centered in action-oriented tasks which require detailed
logical analysis and technical skill. They take pride in their ability to take
the next correct step.
ISTPs are optimistic, full of good
cheer, loyal to their equals, uncomplicated in their desires, generous,
trusting and receptive people who want no part in confining commitments.
Quiet, kind, and conscientious. Can be
depended on to follow through. Usually puts the needs of others above their own
needs. Stable and practical, they value security and traditions. Well-developed
sense of space and function. Rich inner world of observations about people.
Extremely perceptive of other's feelings. Interested in serving others.
The Nurturer
As an ISFJ, your primary mode of living
is focused internally, where you takes things in via your five senses in a
literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with
things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit into your personal
value system.
ISFJs live in a world that is concrete
and kind. They are truly warm and kind-hearted, and want to believe the best of
people. They value harmony and cooperation, and are likely to be very sensitive
to other people's feelings. People value the ISFJ for their consideration and
awareness, and their ability to bring out the best in others by their firm
desire to believe the best.
ISFJs have a rich inner world that is
not usually obvious to observers. They constantly take in information about
people and situations that is personally important to them, and store it away.
This tremendous store of information is usually startlingly accurate, because
the ISFJ has an exceptional memory about things that are important to their
value systems. It would not be uncommon for the ISFJ to remember a particular
facial expression or conversation in precise detail years after the event
occured, if the situation made an impression on the ISFJ.
ISFJs have a very clear idea of the way
things should be, which they strive to attain. They value security and
kindness, and respect traditions and laws. They tend to believe that existing
systems are there because they work. Therefore, they're not likely to buy into
doing things in a new way, unless they're shown in a concrete way why its better
than the established method.
ISFJs learn best by doing, rather than
by reading about something in a book, or applying theory. For this reason, they
are not likely to be found in fields which require a lot of conceptual analysis
or theory. They value practical application. Traditional methods of higher
education, which require a lot of theorizing and abstraction, are likely to be
a chore for the ISFJ. The ISFJ learns a task best by being shown its practical
application. Once the task is learned, and its practical importance is
understood, the ISFJ will faithfully and tirelessly carry through the task to
completion. The ISFJ is extremely dependable.
The ISFJ has an extremely well-developed
sense of space, function, and aesthetic appeal. For that reason, they're likely
to have beautifully furnished, functional homes. They make extremely good
interior decorators. This special ability, combined with their sensitivity to
other's feelings and desires, makes them very likely to be great gift-givers -
finding the right gift which will be truly appreciated by the recipient.
More so than other types, ISFJs are
extremely aware of their own internal feelings, as well as other people's
feelings. They do not usually express their own feelings, keeping things
inside. If they are negative feelings, they may build up inside the ISFJ until
they turn into firm judgments against individuals which are difficult to
unseed, once set. Many ISFJs learn to express themselves, and find outlets for
their powerful emotions.
Just as the ISFJ is not likely to
express their feelings, they are also not likely to let on that they know how
others are feeling. However, they will speak up when they feel another
individual really needs help, and in such cases they can truly help others
become aware of their feelings.
The ISFJ feels a strong sense of
responsibility and duty. They take their responsibilities very seriously, and
can be counted on to follow through. For this reason, people naturally tend to
rely on them. The ISFJ has a difficult time saying "no" when asked to
do something, and may become over-burdened. In such cases, the ISFJ does not
usually express their difficulties to others, because they intensely dislike
conflict, and because they tend to place other people's needs over their own.
The ISFJ needs to learn to identify, value, and express their own needs, if
they wish to avoid becoming over-worked and taken for granted.
ISFJs need positive feedback from
others. In the absence of positive feedback, or in the face of criticism, the ISFJ
gets discouraged, and may even become depressed. When down on themselves or
under great stress, the ISFJ begins to imagine all of the things that might go
critically wrong in their life. They have strong feelings of inadequacy, and
become convinced that "everything is all wrong", or "I can't do
anything right".
The ISFJ is warm, generous, and
dependable. They have many special gifts to offer, in their sensitivity to
others, and their strong ability to keep things running smoothly. They need to
remember to not be overly critical of themselves, and to give themselves some
of the warmth and love which they freely dispense to others.
Quiet, serious, sensitive and kind. Do
not like conflict, and not likely to do things which may generate conflict.
Loyal and faithful. Extremely well-developed senses, and aesthetic appreciation
for beauty. Not interested in leading or controlling others. Flexible and
open-minded. Likely to be original and creative. Enjoy the present moment.
The Artist
As an ISFP, your primary mode of living
is focused internally, where you deal with things according to how you feel
about them, or how they fit into your value system. Your secondary mode is
external, where you take things in via your five sense in a literal, concrete
fashion.
ISFPs live in the world of sensation
possibilities. They are keenly in tune with the way things look, taste, sound,
feel and smell. They have a strong aesthetic appreciation for art, and are
likely to be artists in some form, because they are unusually gifted at
creating and composing things which will strongly affect the senses. They have
a strong set of values, which they strive to consistently meet in their lives.
They need to feel as if they're living their lives in accordance with what they
feel is right, and will rebel against anything which conflicts with that goal.
They're likely to choose jobs and careers which allow them the freedom of
working towards the realization of their value-oriented personal goals.
ISFPs tend to be quiet and reserved, and
difficult to get to know well. They hold back their ideas and opinions except
from those who they are closest to. They are likely to be kind, gentle and
sensitive in their dealings with others. They are interested in contributing to
people's sense of well-being and happiness, and will put a great deal of effort
and energy into tasks which they believe in.
ISFPs have a strong affinity for
aesthetics and beauty. They're likely to be animal lovers, and to have a true
appreciation for the beauties of nature. They're original and independent, and
need to have personal space. They value people who take the time to understand
the ISFP, and who support the ISFP in pursuing their goals in their own, unique
way. People who don't know them well may see their unique way of life as a sign
of carefree light-heartedness, but the ISFP actually takes life very seriously,
constantly gathering specific information and shifting it through their value
systems, in search for clarification and underlying meaning.
ISFPs are action-oriented individuals.
They are "doers", and are usually uncomfortable with theorizing
concepts and ideas, unless they see a practical application. They learn best in
a "hands-on" environment, and consequently may become easily bored
with the traditional teaching methods, which emphasize abstract thinking. They
do not like impersonal analysis, and are uncomfortable with the idea of making
decisions based strictly on logic. Their strong value systems demand that
decisions are evaluated against their subjective beliefs, rather than against
some objective rules or laws.
ISFPs are extremely perceptive and aware
of others. They constantly gather specific information about people, and seek
to discover what it means. They are usually penetratingly accurate in their
perceptions of others.
ISFPs are warm and sympathetic. They
genuinely care about people, and are strongly service-oriented in their desire
to please. They have an unusually deep well of caring for those who are close
to them, and are likely to show their love through actions, rather than words.
ISFPs have no desire to lead or control
others, just as they have no desire to be led or controlled by others. They
need space and time alone to evaluate the circumstances of their life against
their value system, and are likely to respect other people's needs for the
same.
The ISFP is likely to not give themself
enough credit for the things which they do extremely well. Their strong value
systems can lead them to be intensely perfectionist, and cause them to judge
themselves with unneccesary harshness.
The ISFP has many special gifts for the
world, especially in the areas of creating artistic sensation, and selflessly
serving others. Life is not likely to be extremely easy for the ISFP, because
they take life so seriously, but they have the tools to make their lives and
the lives of those close to them richly rewarding experiences.
Quietly forceful, original, and
sensitive. Tend to stick to things until they are done. Extremely intuitive
about people, and concerned for their feelings. Well-developed value systems
which they strictly adhere to. Well-respected for their perserverence in doing
the right thing. Likely to be individualistic, rather than leading or
following.
The Protector
As an INFJ, your primary mode of living
is focused internally, where you take things in primarily via intuition. Your
secondary mode is external, where you deal with things according to how you
feel about them, or how they fit with your personal value system.
INFJs are gentle, caring, complex and
highly intuitive individuals. Artistic and creative, they live in a world of
hidden meanings and possibilities. Only one percent of the population has an INFJ
Personality Type, making it the most rare of all the types.
INFJs place great importance on havings
things orderly and systematic in their outer world. They put a lot of energy
into identifying the best system for getting things done, and constantly define
and re-define the priorities in their lives. On the other hand, INFJs operate
within themselves on an intuitive basis which is entirely spontaneous. They
know things intuitively, without being able to pinpoint why, and without
detailed knowledge of the subject at hand. They are usually right, and they
usually know it. Consequently, INFJs put a tremendous amount of faith into
their instincts and intuitions. This is something of a conflict between the
inner and outer worlds, and may result in the INFJ not being as organized as
other Judging types tend to be. Or we may see some signs of disarray in an
otherwise orderly tendency, such as a consistently messy desk.
INFJs have uncanny insight into people
and situations. They get "feelings" about things and intuitively
understand them. As an extreme example, some INFJs report experiences of a
psychic nature, such as getting strong feelings about there being a problem
with a loved one, and discovering later that they were in a car accident. This
is the sort of thing that other types may scorn and scoff at, and the INFJ
themself does not really understand their intuition at a level which can be
verbalized. Consequently, most INFJs are protective of their inner selves,
sharing only what they choose to share when they choose to share it. They are
deep, complex individuals, who are quite private and typically difficult to
understand. INFJs hold back part of themselves, and can be secretive.
But the INFJ is as genuinely warm as
they are complex. INFJs hold a special place in the heart of people who they
are close to, who are able to see their special gifts and depth of caring.
INFJs are concerned for people's feelings, and try to be gentle to avoid
hurting anyone. They are very sensitive to conflict, and cannot tolerate it
very well. Situations which are charged with conflict may drive the normally
peaceful INFJ into a state of agitation or charged anger. They may tend to
internalize conflict into their bodies, and experience health problems when
under a lot of stress.
Because the INFJ has such strong
intuitive capabilities, they trust their own instincts above all else. This may
result in an INFJ stubborness and tendency to ignore other people's opinions.
They believe that they're right. On the other hand, INFJ is a perfectionist who
doubts that they are living up to their full potential. INFJs are rarely at
complete peace with themselves - there's always something else they should be
doing to improve themselves and the world around them. They believe in constant
growth, and don't often take time to revel in their accomplishments. They have
strong value systems, and need to live their lives in accordance with what they
feel is right. In deference to the Feeling aspect of their personalities, INFJs
are in some ways gentle and easy going. Conversely, they have very high
expectations of themselves, and frequently of their families. They don't
believe in compromising their ideals.
INFJ is a natural nurturer; patient,
devoted and protective. They make loving parents and usually have strong bonds
with their offspring. They have high expectations of their children, and push
them to be the best that they can be. This can sometimes manifest itself in the
INFJ being hard-nosed and stubborn. But generally, children of an INFJ get devoted
and sincere parental guidance, combined with deep caring.
In the workplace, the INFJ usually shows
up in areas where they can be creative and somewhat independent. They have a
natural affinity for art, and many excel in the sciences, where they make use
of their intuition. INFJs can also be found in service-oriented professions.
They are not good at dealing with minutia or very detailed tasks. The INFJ will
either avoid such things, or else go to the other extreme and become enveloped
in the details to the extent that they can no longer see the big picture. An
INFJ who has gone the route of becoming meticulous about details may be highly
critical of other individuals who are not.
The INFJ individual is gifted in ways
that other types are not. Life is not necessarily easy for the INFJ, but they
are capable of great depth of feeling and personal achievement.
Quiet, reflective, and idealistic.
Interested in serving humanity. Well-developed value system, which they strive
to live in accordance with. Extremely loyal. Adaptable and laid-back unless a
strongly-held value is threatened. Usually talented writers. Mentally quick,
and able to see possibilities. Interested in understanding and helping people.
The Idealist
As an INFP, your primary mode of living
is focused internally, where you deal with things according to how you feel
about them, or how they fit into your personal value system. Your secondary
mode is external, where you take things in primarily via your intuition.
INFPs, more than other iNtuitive Feeling
types, are focused on making the world a better place for people. Their primary
goal is to find out their meaning in life. What is their purpose? How can they
best serve humanity in their lives? They are idealists and perfectionists, who
drive themselves hard in their quest for achieving the goals they have
identified for themselves
INFPs are highly intuitive about people.
They rely heavily on their intuitions to guide them, and use their discoveries
to constantly search for value in life. They are on a continuous mission to
find the truth and meaning underlying things. Every encounter and every piece
of knowledge gained gets sifted through the INFP's value system, and is
evaluated to see if it has any potential to help the INFP define or refine
their own path in life. The goal at the end of the path is always the same -
the INFP is driven to help people and make the world a better place.
Generally thoughtful and considerate,
INFPs are good listeners and put people at ease. Although they may be reserved
in expressing emotion, they have a very deep well of caring and are genuinely
interested in understanding people. This sincerity is sensed by others, making
the INFP a valued friend and confidante. An INFP can be quite warm with people
he or she knows well.
INFPs do not like conflict, and go to
great lengths to avoid it. If they must face it, they will always approach it
from the perspective of their feelings. In conflict situations, INFPs place
little importance on who is right and who is wrong. They focus on the way that
the conflict makes them feel, and indeed don't really care whether or not
they're right. They don't want to feel badly. This trait sometimes makes them
appear irrational and illogical in conflict situations. On the other hand,
INFPs make very good mediators, and are typically good at solving other
people's conflicts, because they intuitively understand people's perspectives
and feelings, and genuinely want to help them.
INFPs are flexible and laid-back, until
one of their values is violated. In the face of their value system being
threatened, INFPs can become aggressive defenders, fighting passionately for
their cause. When an INFP has adopted a project or job which they're interested
in, it usually becomes a "cause" for them. Although they are not
detail-oriented individuals, they will cover every possible detail with
determination and vigor when working for their "cause".
When it comes to the mundane details of
life maintenance, INFPs are typically completely unaware of such things. They
might go for long periods without noticing a stain on the carpet, but carefully
and meticulously brush a speck of dust off of their project booklet.
INFPs do not like to deal with hard
facts and logic. Their focus on their feelings and the Human Condition makes it
difficult for them to deal with impersonal judgment. They don't understand or
believe in the validity of impersonal judgment, which makes them naturally
rather ineffective at using it. Most INFPs will avoid impersonal analysis,
although some have developed this ability and are able to be quite logical.
Under stress, it's not uncommon for INFPs to mis-use hard logic in the heat of
anger, throwing out fact after (often inaccurate) fact in an emotional
outburst.
INFPs have very high standards and are
perfectionists. Consequently, they are usually hard on themselves, and don't
give themselves enough credit. INFPs may have problems working on a project in
a group, because their standards are likely to be higher than other members' of
the group. In group situations, they may have a "control" problem.
The INFP needs to work on balancing their high ideals with the requirements of
every day living. Without resolving this conflict, they will never be happy
with themselves, and they may become confused and paralyzed about what to do
with their lives.
INFPs are usually talented writers. They
may be awkard and uncomfortable with expressing themselves verbally, but have a
wonderful ability to define and express what they're feeling on paper. INFPs
also appear frequently in social service professions, such as counselling or
teaching. They are at their best in situations where they're working towards
the public good, and in which they don't need to use hard logic.
INFPs who function in their
well-developed sides can accomplish great and wonderful things, which they will
rarely give themselves credit for. Some of the great, humanistic catalysts in
the world have been INFPs.
Independent, original, analytical, and
determined. Have an exceptional ability to turn theories into solid plans of
action. Highly value knowledge, competence, and structure. Driven to derive
meaning from their visions. Long-range thinkers. Have very high standards for
their performance, and the performance of others. Natural leaders, but will
follow if they trust existing leaders.
The Scientist
As an INTJ, your primary mode of living
is focused internally, where you take things in primarily via your intuition.
Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with things rationally and
logically.
INTJs live in the world of ideas and
strategic planning. They value intelligence, knowledge, and competence, and
typically have high standards in these regards, which they continuously strive
to fulfill. To a somewhat lesser extent, they have similar expectations of
others.
With Introverted Intuition dominating
their personality, INTJs focus their energy on observing the world, and
generating ideas and possibilities. Their mind constantly gathers information
and makes associations about it. They are tremendously insightful and usually
are very quick to understand new ideas. However, their primary interest is not understanding
a concept, but rather applying that concept in a useful way. Unlike the
INTP, they do not follow an idea as far as they possibly can, seeking only to
understand it fully. INTJs are driven to come to conclusions about ideas. Their
need for closure and organization usually requires that they take some action.
INTJ's tremendous value and need for
systems and organization, combined with their natural insightfulness, makes
them excellent scientists. An INTJ scientist gives a gift to society by putting
their ideas into a useful form for others to follow. It is not easy for the
INTJ to express their internal images, insights, and abstractions. The internal
form of the INTJ's thoughts and concepts is highly individualized, and is not
readily translatable into a form that others will understand. However, the INTJ
is driven to translate their ideas into a plan or system that is usually
readily explainable, rather than to do a direct translation of their thoughts.
They usually don't see the value of a direct transaction, and will also have
difficulty expressing their ideas, which are non-linear. However, their extreme
respect of knowledge and intelligence will motivate them to explain themselves
to another person who they feel is deserving of the effort.
INTJs are natural leaders, although they
usually choose to remain in the background until they see a real need to take
over the lead. When they are in leadership roles, they are quite effective,
because they are able to objectively see the reality of a situation, and are
adaptable enough to change things which aren't working well. They are the
supreme strategists - always scanning available ideas and concepts and weighing
them against their current strategy, to plan for every conceivable contingency.
INTJs spend a lot of time inside their
own minds, and may have little interest in the other people's thoughts or
feelings. Unless their Feeling side is developed, they may have problems giving
other people the level of intimacy that is needed. Unless their Sensing side is
developed, they may have a tendency to ignore details which are necessary for
implementing their ideas.
The INTJ's interest in dealing with the
world is to make decisions, express judgments, and put everything that they
encounter into an understandable and rational system. Consequently, they are
quick to express judgments. Often they have very evolved intuitions, and are
convinced that they are right about things. Unless they complement their
intuitive understanding with a well-developed ability to express their
insights, they may find themselves frequently misunderstood. In these cases,
INTJs tend to blame misunderstandings on the limitations of the other party,
rather than on their own difficulty in expressing themselves. This tendency may
cause the INTJ to dismiss others input too quickly, and to become generally
arrogant and elitist.
INTJs are ambitious, self-confident,
deliberate, long-range thinkers. Many INTJs end up in engineering or scientific
pursuits, although some find enough challenge within the business world in
areas which involve organizing and strategic planning. They dislike messiness
and inefficiency, and anything that is muddled or unclear. They value clarity
and efficiency, and will put enormous amounts of energy and time into
consolidating their insights into structured patterns.
Other people may have a difficult time
understanding an INTJ. They may see them as aloof and reserved. Indeed, the
INTJ is not overly demonstrative of their affections, and is likely to not give
as much praise or positive support as others may need or desire. That doesn't
mean that he or she doesn't truly have affection or regard for others, they
simply do not typically feel the need to express it. Others may falsely
perceive the INTJ as being rigid and set in their ways. Nothing could be
further from the truth, because the INTJ is committed to always finding the
objective best strategy to implement their ideas. The INTJ is usually quite
open to hearing an alternative way of doing something.
When under a great deal of stress, the
INTJ may become obsessed with mindless repetitive, Sensate activities, such as
over-drinking. They may also tend to become absorbed with minutia and details
that they would not normally consider important to their overall goal.
INTJs need to remember to express
themselves sufficiently, so as to avoid difficulties with people
misunderstandings. In the absence of properly developing their communication
abilities, they may become abrupt and short with people, and isolationists.
INTJs have a tremendous amount of
ability to accomplish great things. They have insight into the Big Picture, and
are driven to synthesize their concepts into solid plans of action. Their
reasoning skills gives them the means to accomplish that. INTJs are most always
highly competent people, and will not have a problem meeting their career or
education goals. They have the capability to make great strides in these
arenas. On a personal level, the INTJ who practices tolerances and puts effort
into effectively communicating their insights to others has everything in his
or her power to lead a rich and rewarding life.
Logical, original, creative thinkers.
Can become very excited about theories and ideas. Exceptionally capable and
driven to turn theories into clear understandings. Highly value knowledge,
competence and logic. Quiet and reserved, hard to get to know well.
Individualistic, having no interest in leading or following others.
The Thinker
As an INTP, your primary mode of living
is focused internally, where you deal with things rationally and logically.
Your secondary mode is external, where you take things in primarily via your
intuition.
INTPs live in the world of theoretical
possibilities. They see everything in terms of how it could be improved, or
what it could be turned into. They live primarily inside their own minds,
having the ability to analyze difficult problems, identify patterns, and come
up with logical explanations. They seek clarity in everything, and are
therefore driven to build knowledge. They are the "absent-minded
professors", who highly value intelligence and the ability to apply logic
to theories to find solutions. They typically are so strongly driven to turn
problems into logical explanations, that they live much of their lives within
their own heads, and may not place as much importance or value on the external
world. Their natural drive to turn theories into concrete understanding may
turn into a feeling of personal responsibility to solve theoretical problems,
and help society move towards a higher understanding.
INTPs value knowledge above all else.
Their minds are constantly working to generate new theories, or to prove or
disprove existing theories. They approach problems and theories with enthusiasm
and skepticism, ignoring existing rules and opinions and defining their own
approach to the resolution. They seek patterns and logical explanations for anything
that interests them. They're usually extremely bright, and able to be
objectively critical in their analysis. They love new ideas, and become very
excited over abstractions and theories. They love to discuss these concepts
with others. They may seem "dreamy" and distant to others, because
they spend a lot of time inside their minds musing over theories. They hate to
work on routine things - they would much prefer to build complex theoretical
solutions, and leave the implementation of the system to others. They are
intensely interested in theory, and will put forth tremendous amounts of time
and energy into finding a solution to a problem with has piqued their interest.
INTPs do not like to lead or control
people. They're very tolerant and flexible in most situations, unless one of
their firmly held beliefs has been violated or challenged, in which case they
may take a very rigid stance. The INTP is likely to be very shy when it comes
to meeting new people. On the other hand, the INTP is very self-confident and
gregarious around people they know well, or when discussing theories which they
fully understand.
The INTP has no understanding or value
for decisions made on the basis of personal subjectivity or feelings. They
strive constantly to achieve logical conclusions to problems, and don't
understand the importance or relevance of applying subjective emotional
considerations to decisions. For this reason, INTPs are usually not in-tune
with how people are feeling, and are not naturally well-equiped to meet the
emotional needs of others.
The INTP may have a problem with
self-aggrandizement and social rebellion, which will interfere with their
creative potential. Since their Feeling side is their least developed trait,
the INTP may have difficulty giving the warmth and support that is sometimes
necessary in intimate relationships. If the INTP doesn't realize the value of
attending to other people's feelings, he or she may become overly critical and
sarcastic with others. If the INTP is not able to find a place for themself
which supports the use of their strongest abilities, they may become generally
negative and cynical. If the INTP has not developed their Sensing side
sufficiently, they may become unaware of their environment, and exhibit
weakness in performing maintenance-type tasks, such as bill-paying and dressing
appropriately.
For the INTP, it is extremely important
that ideas and facts are expressed correctly and succinctly. They are likely to
express themselves in what they believe to be absolute truths. Sometimes, their
well thought-out understanding of an idea is not easily understandable by
others, but the INTP is not naturally likely to tailor the truth so as to
explain it in an understandable way to others. The INTP may be prone to
abandoning a project once they have figured it out, moving on to the next
thing. It's important that the INTP place importance on expressing their
developed theories in understandable ways. In the end, an amazing discovery
means nothing if you are the only person who understands it.
The INTP is usually very independent,
unconventional, and original. They are not likely to place much value on
traditional goals such as popularity and security. They usually have complex
characters, and may tend to be restless and temperamental. They are strongly
ingenious, and have unconventional thought patterns which allows them to
analyze ideas in new ways. Consequently, a lot of scientific breakthroughs in
the world have been made by the INTP.
The INTP is at his best when he can work
on his theories independently. When given an environment which supports his
creative genius and possible eccentricity, the INTP can accomplish truly
remarkable things. These are the pioneers of new thoughts in our society.
Friendly, adaptable, action-oriented.
"Doers" who are focused on immediate results. Living in the
here-and-now, they're risk-takers who live fast-paced lifestyles. Impatient
with long explanations. Extremely loyal to their peers, but not usually
respectful of laws and rules if they get in the way of getting things done.
Great people skills.
The Doer
As an ESTP, your primary mode of living
is focused externally, where you take things in via your five senses in a
literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is internal, where you deal with
things rationally and logically.
ESTPs are outgoing, straight-shooting
types. Enthusiastic and excitable, ESTPs are "doers" who live in the
world of action. Blunt, straight-forward risk-takers, they are willing to
plunge right into things and get their hands dirty. They live in the
here-and-now, and place little importance on introspection or theory. The look
at the facts of a situation, quickly decide what should be done, execute the
action, and move on to the next thing.
ESTPs have an uncanny ability to
perceive people's attitudes and motivations. They pick up on little cues which
go completely unnoticed by most other types, such as facial expressions and
stance. They're typically a couple of steps ahead of the person they're
interacting with. ESTPs use this ability to get what they want out of a
situation. Rules and laws are seen as guidelines for behavior, rather than
mandates. If the ESTP has decided that something needs to be done, then their
"do it and get on with it" attitude takes precendence over the rules.
However, the ESTP tends to have their own strong belief in what's right and
what's wrong, and will doggedly stick to their principles. The Rules of the
Establishment may hold little value to the ESTP, but their own integrity
mandates that they will not under any circumstances do something which they
feel to be wrong.
ESTPs have a strong flair for drama and
style. They're fast-moving, fast-talking people who have an appreciation for
the finer things in life. They may be gamblers or spendthrifts. They're usually
very good at story telling and improvising. They typically makes things up as
they go along, rather than following a plan. They love to have fun, and are fun
people to be around. They can sometimes be hurtful to others without being
aware of it, as they generally do not know and may not care about the effect
their words have on others. It's not that they don't care about people, it's
that their decision-making process does not involve taking people's feelings
into account. They make decisions based on facts and logic.
ESTP's least developed area is their
intuitive side. They are impatient with theory, and see little use for it in
their quest to "get things done". An ESTP will occasionally have
strong intuitions which are often way off-base, but sometimes very lucid and
positive. The ESTP does not trust their instincts, and is suspicious of other
people's intuition as well.
The ESTP often has trouble in school,
especially higher education which moves into realms where theory is more
important. The ESTP gets bored with classes in which they feel they gain no
useful material which can be used to get things done. The ESTP may be
brilliantly intelligent, but school will be a difficult chore for them.
The ESTP needs to keep moving, and so
does well in careers where he or she is not restricted or confined. ESTPs make
extremely good salespersons. They will become stifled and unhappy dealing with
routine chores. ESTPs have a natural abundance of energy and enthusiasm, which
makes them natural entrepreneurs. They get very excited about things, and have
the ability to motivate others to excitement and action. The can sell anyone on
any idea. They are action-oriented, and make decisions quickly. All-in-all,
they have extraordinary talents for getting things started. They are not
usually so good at following through, and might leave those tasks to others.
Mastering the art of following through is something which ESTPs should pay
special attention to.
ESTPs are practical, observant,
fun-loving, spontaneous risk-takers with an excellent ability to quickly
improvise an innovative solution to a problem. They're enthusiastic and fun to
be with, and are great motivators. If an ESTP recognizes their real talents and
operates within those realms, they can accomplish truly exciting things.
Practical, traditional, and organized.
Likely to be athletic. Not interested in theory or abstraction unless they see
the practical application. Have clear visions of the way things should be.
Loyal and hard-working. Like to be in charge. Exceptionally capable in
organizing and running activities. "Good citizens" who value security
and peaceful living.
The Guardian
As an ESTJ, your primary mode of living
is focused externally, where you deal with things rationally and logically.
Your secondary mode is internal, where you take things in via your five senses
in a literal, concrete fashion.
ESTJs live in a world of facts and
concrete needs. They live in the present, with their eye constantly scanning
their personal environment to make sure that everything is running smoothly and
systematically. They honor traditions and laws, and have a clear set of
standards and beliefs. They expect the same of others, and have no patience or
understanding of individuals who do not value these systems. They value
competence and efficiency, and like to see quick results for their efforts.
ESTJs are take-charge people. They have
such a clear vision of the way that things should be, that they naturally step
into leadership roles. They are self-confident and aggressive. They are
extremely talented at devising systems and plans for action, and at being able
to see what steps need to be taken to complete a specific task. They can
sometimes be very demanding and critical, because they have such strongly held
beliefs, and are likely to express themselves without reserve if they feel
someone isn't meeting their standards. But at least their expressions can be
taken at face-value, because the ESTJ is extremely straight-forward and honest.
The ESTJ is usually a model citizen, and
pillar of the community. He or she takes their commitments seriously, and
follows their own standards of "good citizenship" to the letter. ESTJ
enjoys interacting with people, and likes to have fun. ESTJs can be very
boisterous and fun at social events, especially activities which are focused on
the family, community, or work.
The ESTJ needs to watch out for the
tendency to be too rigid, and to become overly detail-oriented. Since they put
a lot of weight in their own beliefs, it's important that they remember to
value other people's input and opinions. If they neglect their Feeling side,
they may have a problem with fulfilling other's needs for intimacy, and may
unknowingly hurt people's feelings by applying logic and reason to situations
which demand more emotional sensitivity.
When bogged down by stress, an ESTJ
often feels isolated from others. They feel as if they are misunderstood and
undervalued, and that their efforts are taken for granted. Although normally
the ESTJ is very verbal and doesn't have any problem expressing themself, when
under stress they have a hard time putting their feelings into words and
communicating them to others.
ESTJs value security and social order
above all else, and feel obligated to do all that they can to enhance and
promote these goals. They will mow the lawn, vote, join the PTA, attend home
owners association meetings, and generally do anything that they can to promote
personal and social security.
The ESTJ puts forth a lot of effort in
almost everything that they do. They will do everything that they think should
be done in their job, marriage, and community with a good amount of energy. He
or she is conscientious, practical, realistic, and dependable. While the ESTJ
will dutifully do everything that is important to work towards a particular
cause or goal, they might not naturally see or value the importance of goals
which are outside of their practical scope. However, if the ESTJ is able to see
the relevance of such goals to practical concerns, you can bet that they'll put
every effort into understanding them and incorporating them into their quest
for clarity and security.
People-oriented and fun-loving, they
make things more fun for others by their enjoyment. Living for the moment, they
love new experiences. They dislike theory and impersonal analysis. Interested
in serving others. Likely to be the center of attention in social situations.
Well-developed common sense and practical ability.
The Performer
As an ESFP, your primary mode of living
is focused externally, where you take things in via your five senses in a
literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is internal, where you deal with
things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit with your personal
value system.
ESFPs live in the world of people
possibilties. They love people and new experiences. They are lively and fun,
and enjoy being the center of attention. They live in the here-and-now, and
relish excitement and drama in their lives.
ESFPs have very strong inter-personal
skills, and may find themselves in the role of the peacemaker frequently. Since
they make decisions by using their personal values, they are usually very
sympathetic and concerned for other people's well-being. They're usually quite
generous and warm. They are very observant about other people, and seem to
sense what is wrong with someone before others might, responding warmly with a
solution to a practical need. They might not be the best advice-givers in the
world, because they dislike theory and future-planning, but they are great for
giving practical care.
ESFP is definitely a spontaneous,
optimistic individual. They love to have fun. If the ESFP has not developed
their Thinking side by giving consideration to rational thought processing,
they tend to become over-indulgent, and place more importance on immediate
sensation and gratification than on their duties and obligations. They may also
avoid looking at long-term consequences of their actions.
For the ESFP, the entire world is a
stage. They love to be the center of attention and perform for people. They're
constantly putting on a show for others to entertain them and make them happy.
They enjoy stimulating other people's senses, and are extremely good at it.
They would love nothing more than for life to be a continual party, in which
they play the role of the fun-loving host.
ESFPs love people, and everybody loves
an ESFP. One of their greatest gifts is their general acceptance of everyone.
They are upbeat and enthusiastic, and genuinely like almost everybody. An ESFP
is unfailingly warm and generous with their friends, and they generally treat
everyone as a friend. However, once crosesed, an ESFP is likely to make a very
strong and stubborn judgment against the person who crossed them. They are capable
of deep dislike in such a situation.
The ESFP under a great deal of stress
gets overwhelmed with negatives thoughts and possibilities. As an optimistic
individual who lives in the world of possibilities, negative possibilities do
not sit well with them. In an effort to combat these thoughts, they're likely
to come up with simple, global statements to explain away the problem. These
simplistic explanations may or may not truly get to the nature of the issue,
but they serve the ESFP well by allowing them to get over it.
ESFPs are likely to be very practical,
although they hate structure and routine. They like to "go with the
flow", trusting in their ability to improvise in any situation presented
to them. They learn best with "hands-on" experience, rather than by
studying a book. They're uncomfortable with theory. If an ESFP hasn't developed
their intuitive side, they may tend to avoid situations which involve a lot of
theoretical thinking, or which are complex and ambiguous. For this reason, an
ESFP may have difficulty in school. On the other hand, the ESFP does extremely
well in situations where they're allowed to learn by interacting with others,
or in which they "learn by doing".
ESFPs have a very well-developed
appreciation for aesthetic beauty, and an excellent sense of space and
function. If they have the means, they're likely to have to have many beautiful
possessions, and an artfully furnished home. In general, they take great
pleasure in objects of aesthetic beauty. They're likely to have a strong
appreciation for the finer things in life, such as good food and good wine.
The ESFP is a great team player. He or
she is not likely to create any problems or fuss, and is likely to create the
most fun environment possible for getting the task done. ESFPs will do best in
careers in which they are able to use their excellent people skills, along with
their abilities to meld ideas into structured formats. Since they are
fast-paced individuals who like new experiences, they should choose careers
which offer or require a lot of diversity, as well as people skills.
ESFPs usually like to feel strongly
bonded with other people, and have a connection with animals and small children
that is not found in most other types. They're likely to have a strong
appreciation for the beauties of nature as well.
The ESFP has a tremendous love for life,
and knows how to have fun. They like to bring others along on their fun-rides,
and are typically a lot of fun to be with. They're flexible, adaptable,
genuinely interested in people, and usually kind-hearted. They have a special
ability to get a lot of fun out of life, but they need to watch out for the
pitfalls associated with living entirely in the moment.
Warm-hearted, popular, and
conscientious. Tend to put the needs of others over their own needs. Feel
strong sense of responsibility and duty. Value traditions and security.
Interested in serving others. Need positive reinforcement to feel good about
themselves. Well-developed sense of space and function.
The Caregiver
As an ESFJ, your primary mode of living
is focused externally, where you deal with things according to how you feel
about them, or how they fit in with your personal value system. Your secondary
mode is internal, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal,
concrete fashion.
ESFJs are people persons - they love
people. They are warmly interested in others. They use their Sensing and
Judging characteristics to gather specific, detailed information about others,
and turn this information into supportive judgments. They want to like people,
and have a special skill at bringing out the best in others. They are extremely
good at reading others, and understanding their point of view. The ESFJ's
strong desire to be liked and for everything to be pleasant makes them highly
supportive of others. People like to be around ESFJs, because the ESFJ has a
special gift of invariably making people feel good about themselves.
The ESFJ takes their responsibilities
very seriously, and is very dependable. They value security and stability, and
have a strong focus on the details of life. They see before others do what
needs to be done, and do whatever it takes to make sure that it gets done. They
enjoy these types of tasks, and are extremely good at them.
ESFJs are warm and energetic. They need
approval from others to feel good about themselves. They are hurt by
indifference and don't understand unkindness. They are very giving people, who
get a lot of their personal satisfaction from the happiness of others. They
want to be appreciated for who they are, and what they give. They're very
sensitive to others, and freely give practical care. ESFJs are such caring
individuals, that they sometimes have a hard time seeing or accepting a
difficult truth about someone they care about.
With Extraverted Feeling dominating
their personality, ESFJs are focused on reading other people. They have a
strong need to be liked, and to be in control. They are extremely good at
reading others, and often change their own manner to be more pleasing to
whoever they're with at the moment.
The ESFJ's value system is defined externally.
They usually have very well-formed ideas about the way things should be, and
are not shy about expressing these opinions. However, they weigh their values
and morals against the world around them, rather than against an internal value
system. They may have a strong moral code, but it is defined by the community
that they live in, rather than by any strongly felt internal values.
ESFJs who have had the benefit of being
raised and surrounded by a strong value system that is ethical and centered
around genuine goodness will most likely be the kindest, most generous souls
who will gladly give you the shirt off of their back without a second thought.
For these individuals, the selfless quality of their personality type is
genuine and pure. ESFJs who have not had the advantage of developing their own
values by weighing them against a good external value system may develop very
questionable values. In such cases, the ESFJ most often genuinely believes in
the integrity of their skewed value system. They have no internal understanding
of values to set them straight. In weighing their values against our society,
they find plenty of support for whatever moral transgression they wish to
justify. This type of ESFJ is a dangerous person indeed. Extraverted Feeling drives
them to control and manipulate, and their lack of Intuition prevents them from
seeing the big picture. They're usually quite popular and good with people, and
good at manipulating them. Unlike their ENFJ cousin, they don't have Intuition
to help them understand the real consequences of their actions. They are driven
to manipulate other to achieve their own ends, yet they believe that they are
following a solid moral code of conduct.
All ESFJs have a natural tendency to
want to control their environment. Their dominant function demands structure
and organization, and seeks closure. ESFJs are most comfortable with structured
environments. They're not likely to enjoy having to do things which involve
abstract, theoretical concepts, or impersonal analysis. They do enjoy creating
order and structure, and are very good at tasks which require these kinds of
skills. ESFJs should be careful about controling people in their lives who do
not wish to be controlled.
ESFJs respect and believe in the laws
and rules of authority, and believe that others should do so as well. They're
traditional, and prefer to do things in the established way, rather than
venturing into unchartered territory. Their need for security drives their
ready acceptance and adherence to the policies of the established system. This
tendency may cause them to sometimes blindly accept rules without questioning
or understanding them.
An ESFJ who has developed in a less than
ideal way may be prone to being quite insecure, and focus all of their attention
on pleasing others. He or she might also be very controling, or overly
sensitive, imagining bad intentions when there weren't any.
ESFJs incorporate many of the traits
that are associated with women in our society. However, male ESFJs will usually
not appear feminine at all. On the contrary, ESFJs are typically quite
conscious about gender roles and will be most comfortable playing a role that
suits their gender in our society. Male ESFJs will be quite masculine (albeit
sensitive when you get to know them), and female ESFJs will be very feminine.
ESFJs at their best are warm,
sympathetic, helpful, cooperative, tactful, down-to-earth, practical, thorough,
consistent, organized, enthusiastic, and energetic. They enjoy tradition and
security, and will seek stable lives that are rich in contact with friends and
family.
Enthusiastic, idealistic, and creative.
Able to do almost anything that interests them. Great people skills. Need to
live life in accordance with their inner values. Excited by new ideas, but
bored with details. Open-minded and flexible, with a broad range of interests
and abilities.
The Inspirer
As an ENFP, your primary mode of living
is focused externally, where you take things in primarily via your intuition.
Your secondary mode is internal, where you deal with things according to how
you feel about them, or how they fit in with your personal value system.
ENFPs are warm, enthusiastic people,
typically very bright and full of potential. They live in the world of
possibilities, and can become very passionate and excited about things. Their
enthusiasm lends them the ability to inspire and motivate others, more so than
we see in other types. They can talk their way in or out of anything. They love
life, seeing it as a special gift, and strive to make the most out of it.
ENFPs have an unusually broad range of
skills and talents. They are good at most things which interest them.
Project-oriented, they may go through several different careers during their
lifetime. To onlookers, the ENFP may seem directionless and without purpose,
but ENFPs are actually quite consistent, in that they have a strong sense of
values which they live with throughout their lives. Everything that they do
must be in line with their values. An ENFP needs to feel that they are living
their lives as their true Self, walking in step with what they believe is
right. They see meaning in everything, and are on a continuous quest to adapt
their lives and values to achieve inner peace. They're constantly aware and
somewhat fearful of losing touch with themselves. Since emotional excitement is
usually an important part of the ENFP's life, and because they are focused on
keeping "centered", the ENFP is usually an intense individual, with
highly evolved values.
An ENFP needs to focus on following
through with their projects. This can be a problem area for some of these
individuals. Unlike other Extraverted types, ENFPs need time alone to center
themselves, and make sure they are moving in a direction which is in sync with
their values. ENFPs who remain centered will usually be quite successful at
their endeavors. Others may fall into the habit of dropping a project when they
become excited about a new possibility, and thus they never achieve the great
accomplishments which they are capable of achieving.
Most ENFPs have great people skills.
They are genuinely warm and interested in people, and place great importance on
their inter-personal relationships. ENFPs almost always have a strong need to
be liked. Sometimes, especially at a younger age, an ENFP will tend to be
"gushy" and insincere, and generally "overdo" in an effort
to win acceptance. However, once an ENFP has learned to balance their need to
be true to themselves with their need for acceptance, they excel at bringing out
the best in others, and are typically well-liked. They have an exceptional
ability to intuitively understand a person after a very short period of time,
and use their intuition and flexibility to relate to others on their own level.
Because ENFPs live in the world of
exciting possibilities, the details of everyday life are seen as trivial
drudgery. They place no importance on detailed, maintenance-type tasks, and
will frequently remain oblivous to these types of concerns. When they do have
to perform these tasks, they do not enjoy themselves. This is a challenging
area of life for most ENFPs, and can be frustrating for ENFP's family members.
An ENFP who has "gone wrong"
may be quite manipulative - and very good it. The gift of gab which they are
blessed with makes it naturally easy for them to get what they want. Most ENFPs
will not abuse their abilities, because that would not jive with their value
systems.
ENFPs sometimes make serious errors in
judgment. They have an amazing ability to intuitively perceive the truth about
a person or situation, but when they apply judgment to their perception, they
may jump to the wrong conclusions.
ENFPs who have not learned to follow
through may have a difficult time remaining happy in marital relationships.
Always seeing the possibilities of what could be, they may become bored with
what actually is. The strong sense of values will keep many ENFPs dedicated to
their relationships. However, ENFPs like a little excitement in their lives,
and are best matched with individuals who are comfortable with change and new
experiences.
Having an ENFP parent can be a
fun-filled experience, but may be stressful at times for children with strong
Sensing or Judging tendancies. Such children may see the ENFP parent as
inconsistent and difficult to understand, as the children are pulled along in
the whirlwind life of the ENFP. Sometimes the ENFP will want to be their
child's best friend, and at other times they will play the parental
authoritarian. But ENFPs are always consistent in their value systems, which
they will impress on their children above all else, along with a basic joy of
living.
ENFPs are basically happy people. They
may become unhappy when they are confined to strict schedules or mundane tasks.
Consequently, ENFPs work best in situations where they have a lot of
flexibility, and where they can work with people and ideas. Many go into
business for themselves. They have the ability to be quite productive with
little supervision, as long as they are excited about what they're doing.
Because they are so alert and sensitive,
constantly scanning their environments, ENFPs often suffer from muscle tension.
They have a strong need to be independent, and resist being controlled or
labelled. They need to maintain control over themselves, but they do not
believe in controlling others. Their dislike of dependence and suppression
extends to others as well as to themselves.
ENFPs are charming, ingenuous,
risk-taking, sensitive, people-oriented individuals with capabilities ranging
across a broad spectrum. They have many gifts which they will use to fulfill
themselves and those near them, if they are able to remain centered and master
the ability of following through.
Popular and sensitive, with outstanding
people skills. Externally focused, with real concern for how others think and
feel. Usually dislike being alone. They see everything from the human angle,
and dislike impersonal analysis. Very effective at managing people issues, and
leading group discussions. Interested in serving others, and probably place the
needs of others over their own needs.
The Giver
As an ENFJ, you're primary mode of
living is focused externally, where you deal with things according to how you
feel about them, or how they fit into your personal value system. Your
secondary mode is internal, where you take things in primarily via your
intuition.
ENFJs are people-focused individuals.
They live in the world of people possibilities. More so than any other type,
they have excellent people skills. They understand and care about people, and
have a special talent for bringing out the best in others. ENFJ's main interest
in life is giving love, support, and a good time to other people. They are
focused on understanding, supporting, and encouraging others. They make things
happen for people, and get their best personal satisfaction from this.
Because ENFJ's people skills are so
extraordinary, they have the ability to make people do exactly what they want
them to do. They get under people's skins and get the reactions that they are
seeking. ENFJ's motives are usually unselfish, but ENFJs who have developed
less than ideally have been known to use their power over people to manipulate
them.
ENFJ's are so externally focused that
it's especially important for them to spend time alone. This can be difficult
for some ENFJs, because they have the tendency to be hard on themselves and
turn to dark thoughts when alone. Consequently, ENFJs might avoid being alone,
and fill their lives with activities involving other people. ENFJs tend to
define their life's direction and priorities according to other people's needs,
and may not be aware of their own needs. It's natural to their personality type
that they will tend to place other people's needs above their own, but they
need to stay aware of their own needs so that they don't sacrifice themselves
in their drive to help others.
ENFJ's tend to be more reserved about
exposing themselves than other extraverted types. Although they may have
strongly-felt beliefs, they're likely to refrain from expressing them if doing
so would interfere with bringing out the best in others. Because their
strongest interest lies in being a catalyst of change in other people, they're
likely to interact with others on their own level, in a chameleon-like manner,
rather than as individuals.
Which is not to say that the ENFJ does
not have opinions. ENFJs have definite values and opinions which they're able
to express clearly and succinctly. These beliefs will be expressed as long as
they're not too personal. ENFJ is in many ways expressive and open, but is more
focused on being responsive and supportive of others. When faced with a
conflict between a strongly-held value and serving another person's need, they
are highly likely to value the other person's needs.
The ENFJ may feel quite lonely even when
surrounded by people. This feeling of aloneness may be exacerbated by the
tendency to not reveal their true selves.
People love ENFJs. They are fun to be
with, and truly understand and love people. They are typically very
straight-forward and honest. Usually ENFJs exude a lot of self-confidence, and
have a great amount of ability to do many different things. They are generally
bright, full of potential, energetic and fast-paced. They are usually good at
anything which captures their interest.
ENFJs like for things to be
well-organized, and will work hard at maintaining structure and resolving
ambiguity. They have a tendency to be fussy, especially with their home
environments.
In the work place, ENFJs do well in
positions where they deal with people. They are naturals for the social committee.
Their uncanny ability to understand people and say just what needs to be said
to make them happy makes them naturals for counseling. They enjoy being the
center of attention, and do very well in situations where they can inspire and
lead others, such as teaching.
ENFJs do not like dealing with
impersonal reasoning. They don't understand or appreciate its merit, and will
be unhappy in situations where they're forced to deal with logic and facts
without any connection to a human element. Living in the world of people
possibilities, they enjoy their plans more than their achievements. They get
excited about possibilities for the future, but may become easily bored and
restless with the present.
ENFJs have a special gift with people,
and are basically happy people when they can use that gift to help others. They
get their best satisfaction from serving others. Their genuine interest in
Humankind and their exceptional intuitive awareness of people makes them able
to draw out even the most reserved individuals.
ENFJs have a strong need for close,
intimate relationships, and will put forth a lot of effort in creating and
maintaining these relationships. They're very loyal and trustworthy once
involved in a relationship.
An ENFJ who has not developed their
Feeling side may have difficulty making good decisions, and may rely heavily on
other people in decision-making processes. If they have not developed their
Intuition, they may not be able to see possibilities, and will judge things too
quickly based on established value systems or social rules, without really
understanding the current situation. An ENFJ who has not found their place in
the world is likely to be extremely sensitive to criticism, and to have the
tendency to worry excessively and feel guilty. They are also likely to be very
manipulative and controling with others.
In general, ENFJs are charming, warm,
gracious, creative and diverse individuals with richly developed insights into
what makes other people tick. This special ability to see growth potential in
others combined with a genuine drive to help people makes the ENFJ a truly
valued individual. As giving and caring as the ENFJ is, they need to remember
to value their own needs as well as the needs of others.
Creative, resourceful, and
intellectually quick. Good at a broad range of things. Enjoy debating issues,
and may be into "one-up-manship". They get very excited about new
ideas and projects, but may neglect the more routine aspects of life. Generally
outspoken and assertive. They enjoy people and are stimulating company.
Excellent ability to understand concepts and apply logic to find solutions.
The Visionary
As an ENTP, your primary mode of living
is focused externally, where you take things in primarily via your intuition.
Your secondary mode is internal, where you deal with things rationally and
logically.
With Extraverted Intuition dominating
their personality, the ENTP's primary interest in life is understanding the
world that they live in. They are constantly absorbing ideas and images about
the situations they are presented in their lives. Using their intuition to
process this information, they are usually extremely quick and accurate in
their ability to size up a situation. With the exception of their ENFP cousin,
the ENTP has a deeper understanding of their environment than any of the other
types.
This ability to intuitively understand
people and situations puts the ENTP at a distinct advantage in their lives.
They generally understand things quickly and with great depth. Accordingly,
they are quite flexible and adapt well to a wide range of tasks. They are good at
most anything that interests them. As they grow and further develop their
intuitive abilities and insights, they become very aware of possibilities, and
this makes them quite resourceful when solving problems.
ENTPs are idea people. Their perceptive
abilities cause them to see possibilities everywhere. They get excited and
enthusiastic about their ideas, and are able to spread their enthusiasm to
others. In this way, they get the support that they need to fulfill their
visions.
ENTPs are less interested in developing
plans of actions or making decisions than they are in generating possibilities
and ideas. Following through on the implementation of an idea is usually a
chore to the ENTP. For some ENTPs, this results in the habit of never finishing
what they start. The ENTP who has not developed their Thinking process will
have problems with jumping enthusiastically from idea to idea, without
following through on their plans. The ENTP needs to take care to think through
their ideas fully in order to take advantage of them.
The ENTP's auxiliary process of
Introverted Thinking drives their decision making process. Although the ENTP is
more interested in absorbing information than in making decisions, they are
quite rational and logical in reaching conclusions. When they apply Thinking to
their Intuitive perceptions, the outcome can be very powerful indeed. A
well-developed ENTP is extremely visionary, inventive, and enterprising.
ENTPs are fluent conversationalists,
mentally quick, and enjoy verbal sparring with others. They love to debate
issues, and may even switch sides sometimes just for the love of the debate.
When they express their underlying principles, however, they may feel awkward
and speak abruptly and intensely.
The ENTP personality type is sometimes
referred to the "Lawyer" type. The ENTP "lawyer" quickly
and accurately understands a situation, and objectively and logically acts upon
the situation. Their Thinking side makes their actions and decisions based on
an objective list of rules or laws. If the ENTP was defending someone who had
actually committed a crime, they are likely to take advantage of quirks in the
law that will get their client off the hook. If they were to actually win the
case, they would see their actions as completely fair and proper to the
situation, because their actions were lawful. The guilt or innocence of their
client would not be as relevant. If this type of reasoning goes uncompletely
unchecked by the ENTP, it could result in a character that is perceived by
others as unethical or even dishonest. The ENTP, who does not naturally
consider the more personal or human element in decision making, should take
care to notice the subjective, personal side of situations. This is a potential
problem are for ENTPs. Although their logical abilities lend strength and
purpose to the ENTP, they may also isolate them from their feelings and from
other people.
The least developed area for the ENTP is
the Sensing-Feeling arena. If the Sensing areas are neglected, the ENTP may
tend to not take care of details in their life. If the Feeling part of themself
is neglected, the ENTP may not value other people's input enough, or may become
overly harsh and aggressive.
Under stress, the ENTP may lose their
ability to generate possibilities, and become obsessed with minor details.
These details may seem to be extremely important to the ENTP, but in reality
are usually not important to the big picture.
In general, ENTPs are upbeat
visionaries. They highly value knowledge, and spend much of their lives seeking
a higher understanding. They live in the world of possibilities, and become
excited about concepts, challenges and difficulties. When presented with a
problem, they're good at improvising and quickly come up with a creative
solution. Creative, clever, curious, and theoretical, ENTPs have a broad range
of possibilities in their lives.
Assertive and outspoken - they are
driven to lead. Excellent ability to understand difficult organizational
problems and create solid solutions. Intelligent and well-informed, they
usually excel at public speaking. They value knowledge and competence, and
usually have little patience with inefficiency or disorganization.
The Executive
As an ENTJ, your primary mode of living
is focused externally, where you deal with things rationally and logically.
Your secondary mode is internal, where you take things in primarily via your
intuition.
ENTJs are natural born leaders. They
live in a world of possibilities where they see all sorts challenges to be
surmounted, and they want to be the ones responsible for surmounting them. They
have a drive for leadership, which is well-served by their quickness to grasp
complexities, their ability to absorb a large amount of impersonal information,
and their quick and decisive judgments. They are "take charge"
people.
ENTJs are very career-focused, and fit
into the corporate world quite naturally. They are constantly scanning their
environment for potential problems which they can turn into solutions. They
generally see things from a long-range perspective, and are usually successful
at identifying plans to turn problems around - especially problems of a
corporate nature. ENTJs are usually successful in the business world, because
they are so driven to leadership. They're tireless in their efforts on the job,
and driven to visualize where an organization is headed. For these reasons,
they are natural corporate leaders.
There is not much room for error in the
world of the ENTJ. They dislike to see mistakes repeated, and have no patience
with inefficiency. They may become quite harsh when their patience is tried in
these respects, because they are not naturally tuned in to people's feelings,
and more than likely don't believe that they should tailor their judgments in
consideration for people's feelings. ENTJs, like many types, have difficulty
seeing things from outside their own perspective. Unlike other types, ENTJs
naturally have little patience with people who do not see things the same way
as the ENTJ. The ENTJ needs to consciously work on recognizing the value of
other people's opinions, as well as the value of being sensitive towards
people's feelings. In the absence of this awareness, the ENTJ will be a
forceful, intimidating and overbearing individual. This may be a real problem
for the ENTJ, who may be deprived of important information and collaboration from
others. In their personal world, it can make some ENTJs overbearing as spouses
or parents.
The ENTJ has a tremendous amount of
personal power and presence which will work for them as a force towards
achieving their goals. However, this personal power is also an agent of
alienation and self-aggrandizement, which the ENTJ would do well to avoid.
ENTJs are very forceful, decisive
individuals. They make decisions quickly, and are quick to verbalize their
opinions and decisions to the rest of the world. The ENTJ who has not developed
their Intuition will make decisions too hastily, without understanding all of
the issues and possible solutions. On the other hand, an ENTJ who has not
developed their Thinking side will have difficulty applying logic to their insights,
and will often make poor decisions. In that case, they may have brilliant ideas
and insight into situations, but they may have little skill at determining how
to act upon their understanding, or their actions may be inconsistent. An ENTJ
who has developed in a generally less than ideal way may become dictatorial and
abrasive - intrusively giving orders and direction without a sound reason for
doing so, and without consideration for the people involved.
Although ENTJs are not naturally tuned
into other people's feelings, these individuals frequently have very strong
sentimental streaks. Often these sentiments are very powerful to the ENTJ,
although they will likely hide it from general knowledge, believing the
feelings to be a weakness. Because the world of feelings and values is not
where the ENTJ naturally functions, they may sometimes make value judgments and
hold onto submerged emotions which are ill-founded and inappropriate, and will
cause them problems - sometimes rather serious problems.
ENTJs love to interact with people. As
Extroverts, they're energized and stimulated primarily externally. There's
nothing more enjoyable and satisfying to the ENTJ than having a lively,
challenging conversation. They especially respect people who are able to stand
up to the ENTJ, and argue persuasively for their point of view. There aren't
too many people who will do so, however, because the ENTJ is a very forceful
and dynamic presence who has a tremendous amount of self-confidence and
excellent verbal communication skills. Even the most confident individuals may
experience moments of self-doubt when debating a point with an ENTJ.
ENTJs want their home to be beautiful,
well-furnished, and efficiently run. They're likely to place much emphasis on
their children being well-educated and structured, to desire a congenial and
devoted relationship with their spouse. At home, the ENTJ needs to be in charge
as much as he or she does in their career. The ENTJ is likely best paired with
someone who has a strong self-image, who is also a Thinking type. Because the
ENTJ is primarily focused on their careers, some ENTJs have a problem with
being constantly absent from home, physically or mentally.
The ENTJ has many gifts which make it
possible for them to have a great deal of personal power, if they don't forget
to remain balanced in their lives. The are assertive, innovative, long-range
thinkers with an excellent ability to translate theories and possibilities into
solid plans of action. They are usually tremendously forceful personalities,
and have the tools to accomplish whatever goals they set out for.
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