What's your personality type?
Analysts
· PERSONALITY (“THE ARCHITECT”)
It’s lonely at the top, and being one of the
rarest and most strategically capable personality types, INTJs know this all
too well. INTJs form just two percent of the population, and women of this
personality type are especially rare, forming just 0.8% of the population – it
is often a challenge for them to find like-minded
individuals who are able to
keep up with their relentless intellectualism and chess-like maneuvering.
People with the INTJ personality type are imaginative yet decisive, ambitious
yet private, amazingly curious, but they do not squander their energy.
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PERSONALITY (“THE LOGICIAN”)
“Whether the chicken crossed the road or the
road crossed the chicken depends on your frame of reference.” -Albert Einstein
The INTP personality type is fairly rare,
making up only three percent of the population, which is definitely a good
thing for them, as there's nothing they'd be more unhappy about than being
"common". INTPs pride themselves on their inventiveness and
creativity, their unique perspective and vigorous intellect. Usually known as
the philosopher, the architect, or the dreamy professor, INTPs have been
responsible for many scientific discoveries throughout history.
PERSONALITY (“THE
COMMANDER”)
“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living
someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the
results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most
important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow
already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” -Steve
Jobs
ENTJs are natural-born leaders. People with
this personality type embody the gifts of charisma and confidence, and project
authority in a way that draws crowds together behind a common goal. But unlike
their Feeling (F) counterpart, ENTJs are characterized by an often ruthless
level of rationality, using their drive, determination and sharp minds to
achieve whatever end they've set for themselves. Perhaps it is best that they
make up only three percent of the population, lest they overwhelm the more
timid and sensitive personality types that make up much of the rest of the
world – but we have ENTJs to thank for many of the businesses and institutions
we take for granted every day.
PERSONALITY (“THE DEBATER”)
“Follow the path of the unsafe, independent
thinker. Expose your ideas to the dangers of controversy. Speak your mind and
fear less the label of 'crack-pot' than the stigma of conformity. And on issues
that seem important to you, stand up and be counted at any cost.” -Thomas J.
Watson
The ENTP personality type is the ultimate
devil's advocate, thriving on the process of shredding arguments and beliefs
and letting the ribbons drift in the wind for all to see. Unlike their more
determined Judging (J) counterparts, ENTPs don't do this because they are
trying to achieve some deeper purpose or strategic goal, but for the simple
reason that it's fun. No one loves the process of mental sparring more than
ENTPs, as it gives them a chance to exercise their effortlessly quick wit,
broad accumulated knowledge base, and capacity for connecting disparate ideas
to prove their points.
Diplomats
PERSONALITY (“THE ADVOCATE”)
The INFJ personality type is very rare, making
up less than one percent of the population, but they nonetheless leave their
mark on the world. As Diplomats (NF), they have an inborn sense of idealism and morality, but what sets them
apart is the accompanying Judging (J) trait – INFJs are not idle dreamers, but
people capable of taking concrete steps to realize their goals and make a
lasting positive impact.
PERSONALITY (“THE MEDIATOR”)
INFP personalities are true idealists, always
looking for the hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching
for ways to make things better. While they may be perceived as calm, reserved,
or even shy, INFPs have an inner flame and passion that can truly shine.
Comprising just 4% of the population, the risk of feeling misunderstood is
unfortunately high for the INFP personality type – but when they find
like-minded people to spend their time with, the harmony they feel will be a
fountain of joy and inspiration.
INFP personalityBeing a part of the Diplomat
(NF) personality group, INFPs are guided by their principles, rather than by
logic (Analysts), excitement (Explorers), or practicality (Sentinels). When
deciding how to move forward, they will look to honor, beauty, morality and
virtue – INFPs are led by the purity of their intent, not rewards and
punishments. People who share the INFP personality type are proud of this
quality, and rightly so, but not everyone understands the drive behind these feelings,
and it can lead to isolation.
All that is gold does not glitter; not all
those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither; deep roots
are not reached by the frost.
PERSONALITY (“THE PROTAGONIST”)
“Everything you do right now ripples outward
and affects everyone. Your posture can shine your heart or transmit anxiety.
Your breath can radiate love or muddy the room in depression. Your glance can
awaken joy. Your words can inspire freedom. Your every act can open hearts and minds.” -David Deida
ENFJs are natural-born leaders, full of passion
and charisma. Forming around two percent of the population, they are oftentimes
our politicians, our coaches and our teachers, reaching out and inspiring
others to achieve and to do good in the world. With a natural confidence that
begets influence, ENFJs take a great deal of pride and joy in guiding others to
work together to improve themselves and their community.
“It doesn't interest me what you do for a
living. I want to know what you ache for – and if you dare to dream of meeting
your heart's longing. It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if
you will risk looking like a fool – for love – for your dreams – for the
adventure of being alive.” -Oriah Mountain Dreamer
The ENFP personality is a true free spirit.
They are often the life of the party, but unlike Explorers, they are less
interested in the sheer excitement and pleasure of the moment than they are in enjoying the social and emotional connections
they make with others. Charming, independent, energetic and compassionate, the
7% of the population that they comprise can certainly be felt in any crowd.
Sentinels
PERSONALITY (“THE LOGISTICIAN”)
“My observation is that whenever one person is
found adequate to the discharge of a duty... it is worse executed by two
persons, and scarcely done at all if three or more are employed therein.” -George
Washington
The ISTJ personality type is thought to be the
most abundant, making up around 13% of the population. Their defining
characteristics of integrity, practical logic and tireless dedication to duty
make ISTJs a vital core to many families, as well as organizations that uphold
traditions, rules and standards, such as law offices, regulatory bodies and
military. People with the ISTJ personality type enjoy taking responsibility for
their actions, and take pride in the work they do – when working towards a
goal, ISTJs hold back none of their time and energy completing each relevant
task with accuracy and patience.
PERSONALITY (“THE DEFENDER”)
“Love only grows by sharing. You can only have
more for yourself by giving it away to others.” -Brian Tracy
The ISFJ personality type is quite unique, as
many of their qualities defy the definition of their individual traits. Though
possessing the Feeling (F) trait, ISFJs have excellent analytical abilities;
though Introverted (I), they have well-developed people skills and robust
social relationships; and though they are a Judging (J) type, ISFJs are often receptive
to change and new ideas. As with so many things, people with the ISFJ
personality type are more than the sum of their parts, and it is the way they
use these strengths that defines who they are.
PERSONALITY (“THE EXECUTIVE”)
“Good order is the foundation of all things.” -Edmund
Burke
ESTJs are representatives of tradition and
order, utilizing their understanding of what is right, wrong and socially
acceptable to bring families and communities together. Embracing the values of
honesty, dedication and dignity, people with the ESTJ personality type are
valued for their clear advice and guidance, and they happily lead the
way on difficult paths. Taking pride in bringing people together, ESTJs often
take on roles as community organizers, working hard to bring everyone together
in celebration of cherished local events, or in defense of the traditional
values that hold families and communities together.
PERSONALITY (“THE CONSUL”)
“Encourage, lift and strengthen one another.
For the positive energy spread to one will be felt by us all.” -Deborah Day
People who share the ESFJ personality type are,
for lack of a better word, popular – which makes sense, given that it is also a
very common personality type, making up twelve percent of the population. In
high school, ESFJs are the cheerleaders and the quarterbacks, setting the tone,
taking the spotlight and leading their teams forward to victory and fame. Later
in life, ESFJs continue to enjoy supporting their friends and loved ones,
organizing social gatherings and doing their best to make sure everyone is
happy.
Explorers
PERSONALITY (“THE VIRTUOSO”)
“I wanted to live the life, a different life. I
didn't want to go to the same place every day and see the same people and do
the same job. I wanted interesting challenges.” -Harrison Ford
ISTPs love to explore with their hands and
their eyes, touching and examining the world around them with cool rationalism
and spirited curiosity. People with this personality type are natural Makers,
moving from project to project, building the useful and the superfluous for the
fun of it, and learning from their environment as they go. Often mechanics and
engineers, ISTPs find no greater joy than in getting their hands dirty pulling
things apart and putting them back together, just a little bit better than they
were before.
ISTP personalityISTPs explore ideas through
creating, troubleshooting, trial and error and first-hand experience. They
enjoy having other people take an interest in their projects and sometimes
don't even mind them getting into their space. Of course, that's on the
condition that those people don't interfere with ISTPs' principles and freedom,
and they'll need to be open to ISTPs returning the interest in kind.
PERSONALITY (“THE ADVENTURER”)
“I change during the course of a day. I wake
and I'm one person, and when I go to sleep I know for certain I'm somebody
else.” -Bob Dylan
ISFP personality types are true artists, but
not necessarily in the typical sense where they're out painting happy little
trees. Often enough though, they are perfectly capable of this. Rather, it's
that they use aesthetics, design and even their choices and actions to push the
limits of social convention. ISFPs enjoy upsetting traditional
expectations with experiments in beauty and behavior – chances are, they've
expressed more than once the phrase "Don't box me in!"
PERSONALITY (“THE ENTREPRENEUR”)
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing
at all.”-Helen Keller
ESTP personality types always have an impact on
their immediate surroundings – the best way to spot them at a party is to look
for the whirling eddy of people flitting about them as they move from group to
group. Laughing and entertaining with a blunt and earthy humor, ESTP
personalities love to be the center of attention. If an
audience member is asked to come on stage, ESTPs volunteer – or volunteer a shy
friend.
Theory, abstract concepts and plodding
discussions about global issues and their implications don't keep ESTPs
interested for long. ESTPs keep their conversation energetic, with a good dose
of intelligence, but they like to talk about what is – or better yet, to just
go out and do it. ESTPs leap before they look, fixing their mistakes as they go,
rather than sitting idle, preparing contingencies and escape clauses.
PERSONALITY (“THE ENTERTAINER”)
“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure.
I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you
can't handle me at my worst, then you surely don't deserve me at my best.” Marilyn
Monroe
If anyone is to be found spontaneously breaking
into song and dance, it is the ESFP personality type. ESFPs get caught up in
the excitement of the moment, and want everyone else to feel that way, too. No
other personality type is as generous with their time and energy as ESFPs when
it comes to encouraging others, and no other personality type does it with such
irresistible style.