Who we are and why we do the things we do
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gettinthere wrote: »
Seems about right!
Thanks for this, some good info for sure!!
@gettinthere Hello fellow ESFJ person!
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I did this a few months ago and got INFJ-T. Kinda changed my life; I don't feel alone or broken anymore.
@cstehansen I think it's funny when it says how "rare" a type is. It says INFJ is the rarest, but there are 3 that I've counted in this group, and another 3 that I've met since this test was passed around my office.2 -
codename_steve wrote: »I did this a few months ago and got INFJ-T. Kinda changed my life; I don't feel alone or broken anymore.
@cstehansen I think it's funny when it says how "rare" a type is. It says INFJ is the rarest, but there are 3 that I've counted in this group, and another 3 that I've met since this test was passed around my office.
I think there are some personality types that would be more drawn to both this WOE and this group and would therefore be over represented. For your group, one of the key characteristics leading to this would be:
"Insightful – Seeing through dishonesty and disingenuous motives, Advocates step past manipulation and sales tactics and into a more honest discussion. Advocates see how people and events are connected, and are able to use that insight to get to the heart of the matter."
We all know what the "experts" are pushing for weight loss, diabetes, etc. is a bunch of hooey. Your personality type is more likely to see through it and want to find the honest answer.
By the same token, my personality type is one which will challenge EVERYTHING and always look for a way to do things better as nothing is ever perfect and there is always room for improvement.
You will likely find few, if any, of those with the highly "people pleaser" personalities in this group.
Even within each group, there are slightly higher or lower emphasis on each of the characteristics (i.e. intovert/extrovert is a continuum, not an absolute). The characteristics are the same way. I have all the characteristics mentioned, but some of them are definitely more dominant than others.4 -
baconslave wrote: »The funny/interesting thing for me is that I took the Meyers-Briggs which this looks like it's based off of in college psych and I scored very differently than I do today. I believe I was ISFJ. I think 16 years of real life has changed me a bit.
I agree! Although I've always been a bit of a ham (lol) I've learned to tone it down a bit and let others have their time in the sun. And I've learned to BE a team player nobody like a Ms Bossy Pants (and they won't invite you to their parties lol) 0 -
dasher602014 wrote: »Yup, square pegs in round holes. My mother used to say that was the unfortunate job of a parent. To help with the "rounding".
Yup lol My son is an extrovert like me, I laugh because he's been wanting to be a "star" since he was very little. I have to constantly have to remind him that the world does not revolve around him and that been a kind, friendly person is better than beening the popular one. 2 -
https://www.16personalities.com/estj-personality
I get ESTJ every time I do one of these tests - the most rigid and judgemental of the extroverts :P
I dont know why i'm so surprised at how many introverts are showing up in this thread though, but i would have thought an online resource for something that is quite technical would have had a more even split!2 -
https://www.16personalities.com/estj-personality
I get ESTJ every time I do one of these tests - the most rigid and judgemental of the extroverts :P
I dont know why i'm so surprised at how many introverts are showing up in this thread though, but i would have thought an online resource for something that is quite technical would have had a more even split!
I'm surprised by the results as well. I haven't seen a single other ISTJ here (maybe I missed someone?), yet the site says:The Logistician personality type is thought to be the most abundant, making up around 13% of the population.
Are other types included in what they refer to as "Logistician" or is the LCD sample group that different than society as a whole?1 -
I'm an ISFJ- the defender.
I occasionally go into the main forums and friend request the people who are getting bullied for being low carb.1 -
midwesterner85 wrote: »
I'm surprised by the results as well. I haven't seen a single other ISTJ here (maybe I missed someone?), yet the site says:The Logistician personality type is thought to be the most abundant, making up around 13% of the population.
Are other types included in what they refer to as "Logistician" or is the LCD sample group that different than society as a whole?
I don't think the sample on here is in any way representative of the overall population. Supposedly 11% of the population are ESTJ but I haven't seen any others in the thread at all.0 -
I took one of these tests in college (a very long time ago
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Thought you all might enjoy as well!
http://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-priebe/2015/05/the-definition-of-hell-for-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/2 -
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Some deep thought going on! I love it!
I've always thought there was something unique about our group here. I am in others, not many, but nothing is like it is here.
I can see how certain personalities might be more prone to find their own way and even be able to stay on track and be more successful with long term changes that are not traditional.
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midwesterner85 wrote: »https://www.16personalities.com/estj-personality
I get ESTJ every time I do one of these tests - the most rigid and judgemental of the extroverts :P
I dont know why i'm so surprised at how many introverts are showing up in this thread though, but i would have thought an online resource for something that is quite technical would have had a more even split!
I'm surprised by the results as well. I haven't seen a single other ISTJ here (maybe I missed someone?), yet the site says:The Logistician personality type is thought to be the most abundant, making up around 13% of the population.
Are other types included in what they refer to as "Logistician" or is the LCD sample group that different than society as a whole?
Here I am, another ISTJ. Sort of. I've taken the Meyers Briggs test a few times over the years. I alternate between ISTJ and INTJ, which I feel is a good representation of me. Depending on the situation, I am fully capable of using intuition and observation (sensing) skills together needed.
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I took one of these tests in college (a very long time ago ) and I got ISTJ, which I don't think has changed. I came across this post a few years ago, and it is scary accurate for my definition of hell. Thought you all might enjoy as well!
http://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-priebe/2015/05/the-definition-of-hell-for-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/
OMG... Truth!ENFP – Every minute of the rest of your life has been scheduled for you
– and it’s a long series of arbitrary, solitary tasks. 
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midwesterner85 wrote: »I've done personality tests, and I know I'm not a "people person." I'm actually very smart and have a lot of knowledge, but just can't seem to figure out how to communicate with other people. Specifically with online message boards, groups, etc.; I've found that my lack of communication abilities doesn't really seem to matter anyway. Moderators usually don't care about your post... they only seem to care about how other people react. It is reinforcement of group-think.
For example, in a diabetic group I'm a part of on Facebook (includes both type 1's and type 2's), someone made a post asking for ideas of low carb foods. She didn't say it, but my guess is that her doctor suggested this (good job on him/her if that is the case). Several people made comments. One person made 3 separate comments for 3 separate memes of "diabetic foods" listed. Under each of these meme comments, I noted which foods were listed that were or were not actually low carb... for example, pointing out that "whole grain bread" is not a low carb food. That person must have complained because one of the mods messaged me saying these foods listed are "healthy" and that I shouldn't have commented on them. I responded that the question was not about "healthy" at all, but about "low carb" and that my comments were absolutely appropriate. She didn't have a good argument about that, so then she complained how I shouldn't have commented under each post. The same person had made 3 comments under the main post, so why am I limited to only 1 comment?! Anyway, the bottom line is that somebody got upset and took my corrections personally. Did I intend them to be personal? No. There is no way I think I could have phrased the facts to be both informative and to avoid this person from taking them as a personal attack of some sort on her memes. Even though I was totally right, and I could tell the mod knew I was right, she was just acting based upon the reaction of another person. This isn't the only example... I've seen that on a lot of sites and in a lot of circumstances. Sometimes I just think mods need to tell those who are over-reacting to step back and evaluate after they have cooled off.
ETA: I got Logistician: https://www.16personalities.com/istj-personality
Same here (subtype INTP-A. I actually do relate to Bill Gates and Albert Einstein.3 -
I took one of these tests in college (a very long time ago ) and I got ISTJ, which I don't think has changed. I came across this post a few years ago, and it is scary accurate for my definition of hell. Thought you all might enjoy as well!
http://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-priebe/2015/05/the-definition-of-hell-for-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/
I read all of them. There are some bad ones on there, but the one assigned to me was the worst - for me.1 -
cstehansen wrote: »codename_steve wrote: »I did this a few months ago and got INFJ-T. Kinda changed my life; I don't feel alone or broken anymore.
@cstehansen I think it's funny when it says how "rare" a type is. It says INFJ is the rarest, but there are 3 that I've counted in this group, and another 3 that I've met since this test was passed around my office.
I think there are some personality types that would be more drawn to both this WOE and this group and would therefore be over represented. For your group, one of the key characteristics leading to this would be:
"Insightful – Seeing through dishonesty and disingenuous motives, Advocates step past manipulation and sales tactics and into a more honest discussion. Advocates see how people and events are connected, and are able to use that insight to get to the heart of the matter."
We all know what the "experts" are pushing for weight loss, diabetes, etc. is a bunch of hooey. Your personality type is more likely to see through it and want to find the honest answer.
By the same token, my personality type is one which will challenge EVERYTHING and always look for a way to do things better as nothing is ever perfect and there is always room for improvement.
You will likely find few, if any, of those with the highly "people pleaser" personalities in this group.
Even within each group, there are slightly higher or lower emphasis on each of the characteristics (i.e. intovert/extrovert is a continuum, not an absolute). The characteristics are the same way. I have all the characteristics mentioned, but some of them are definitely more dominant than others.
It's pretty cool that personality may be correlated to something as basic as eating patterns.1 -
I took one of these tests in college (a very long time ago ) and I got ISTJ, which I don't think has changed. I came across this post a few years ago, and it is scary accurate for my definition of hell. Thought you all might enjoy as well!
http://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-priebe/2015/05/the-definition-of-hell-for-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/
Omg! Thesr are scarily accurate. My husband is ESTJ. The description of hell is so true. And it's his mother As an ISTJ/INTJ, I feel very similarly. It's hell living with her. 1 -
williams969 wrote: »I took one of these tests in college (a very long time ago ) and I got ISTJ, which I don't think has changed. I came across this post a few years ago, and it is scary accurate for my definition of hell. Thought you all might enjoy as well!
http://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-priebe/2015/05/the-definition-of-hell-for-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/
Omg! Thesr are scarily accurate. My husband is ESTJ. The description of hell is so true. And it's his mother As an ISTJ/INTJ, I feel very similarly. It's hell living with her.
Bwaahahahaa!
Drink your way to a personality change?2 -
https://www.16personalities.com/infp-personality
“THE MEDIATOR” (INFP-A)
DIPLOMAT CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALISM
19% INTROVERTED 81%
77% INTUITIVE 23%
45% FEELING 55%
20 % PROSPECTING 80%
66% ASSERTIVE 34%
That was interesting, some of it feels spot on but not all of it. Guess the A is for assertive? Isn't clear on the site, could be analytical?
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I took one of these tests in college (a very long time ago ) and I got ISTJ, which I don't think has changed. I came across this post a few years ago, and it is scary accurate for my definition of hell. Thought you all might enjoy as well!
http://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-priebe/2015/05/the-definition-of-hell-for-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/
That would be my (INFP) hell for sure!
I also like the link for "What your type would be doing at a party"
I would be...
"INFP – Tells everyone at the party how much they love them and then drunk dials their ex and cries."
I LOVE YOU GUYS!
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https://www.16personalities.com/infj-personality
I got the advocate too, which had a lot of truth in it! Thanks for the interesting link, Sunny!1 -
Turning 66 in 31 days has changed me some. Now if someone wants to be wrong at least 50% of the time I try not to share "that is stupid' look.
With very little input I can visualize the outcome of most any current action quite accurately.
This makes life harder in the short run when I know the outcome is going to be bad especially if people are going to get hurt in the end.
A painful case in point in 2003 I became a trustee of a small college and we only met 3 times a year yet I picked up on things the President would say that did not compute. In talking with some leaders at his last job as a college President I learned he had all but bankrupted that college before they quickly fired him. He had been hired 4 years before I went on the board.
In 2004 I gave a full report of my findings to the full board of trustees at we were are risk of losing the college if we left the current president in place. In 2014 we closed the college because US Dept of Ed cut off all access to Title IV monies as of August 2013. They had informed us in Aug 2011 that this would happen if we did not make corrections but the Chairman of the Trustees and the President kept this report from the full board or even the Finance Committee. 2000 students and 200 faculty and staff got blind sided. The trustees did not learn this fact until 20 Feb 2014 after I got a conference call set up with the US Dept of Ed and the full Finance Committee.
On the up side this event lead to my health crashing. In August the doctors wanted to start me on Enbrel injections in November. On a hunch cutting out sugar and all grains would save me from Enbrel injections and those potential side effects lead me to become LCHF before I even heard of the term.
In my life it seems the worse the mess I find myself in the better I am long term.
Health is better at 65 than at 45 as well as all my other health markers. Had I not set my goal to live to be 110 (as a joke at first) I am not sure I would have turned around my way of eating in Oct 2014.
@Sunny_Bunny_ sometimes we just have to make a stand. I got kicked off the board of Trustees 14 July 2014 because after lying to the students they wanted to turn around and try to collect a lot of money from them because the US Dept of Ed had cut us off. The school has been out of business for 2.5 years and some students are still in the mess and the remaining trustees are managing the end stage of bankruptcy.
I knew many that had given most of their lives to build that Christian college since 1949 so watching dishonest people destroy the college and what it stood for hurt. But again its death may have saved my life at this point in time because I was crashing hard and fast in the fall of 2014 in part due to this mess.
I had to ask myself Who I Was and What Was I Going To Do in that case. Actually it was my then 16 year old daughter that encouraged me the most. Both kids went with me to the TV station for me to break the bad news to the community because the trustees even after knowing the full facts were trying to cover up the mess that had been created in the process of crashing the college.
40 years ago I realized I only had to live with one person the rest of my life. Living a life that I could live with myself as colored every day of the last 40 years. I do not know why I am this way but I would not have it any other way today.6 -
Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »I took one of these tests in college (a very long time ago ) and I got ISTJ, which I don't think has changed. I came across this post a few years ago, and it is scary accurate for my definition of hell. Thought you all might enjoy as well!
http://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-priebe/2015/05/the-definition-of-hell-for-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/
That would be my (INFP) hell for sure!
I also like the link for "What your type would be doing at a party"
I would be...
"INFP – Tells everyone at the party how much they love them and then drunk dials their ex and cries."
I LOVE YOU GUYS!
Total whiff on the party part and very little in common with what it said about HS. This says I got into a bar fight. In reality, I broke up/prevented MANY of those back in the day. As for HS, I was playing guitar in a band making fun of the jocks by saying things to the quarterback like "while you have your hands on another guy's butt, I'm up in the stands with your girlfriend." Fortunately, I was bigger and stronger than most of the guys on the football team. They also thought I was a little crazy with hair half way down my back - closer to biker than hippie for sure.2 -
cstehansen wrote: »Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »I took one of these tests in college (a very long time ago ) and I got ISTJ, which I don't think has changed. I came across this post a few years ago, and it is scary accurate for my definition of hell. Thought you all might enjoy as well!
http://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-priebe/2015/05/the-definition-of-hell-for-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/
That would be my (INFP) hell for sure!
I also like the link for "What your type would be doing at a party"
I would be...
"INFP – Tells everyone at the party how much they love them and then drunk dials their ex and cries."
I LOVE YOU GUYS!
Total whiff on the party part and very little in common with what it said about HS. This says I got into a bar fight. In reality, I broke up/prevented MANY of those back in the day. As for HS, I was playing guitar in a band making fun of the jocks by saying things to the quarterback like "while you have your hands on another guy's butt, I'm up in the stands with your girlfriend." Fortunately, I was bigger and stronger than most of the guys on the football team. They also thought I was a little crazy with hair half way down my back - closer to biker than hippie for sure.
I didn't see the HS one! I'll have to look and see if it's right for me.
Maybe some of these non matches have to do with the 5th letter??? I don't know what mine is. I don't think it gave me one...0 -
I took one of these tests in college (a very long time ago ) and I got ISTJ, which I don't think has changed. I came across this post a few years ago, and it is scary accurate for my definition of hell. Thought you all might enjoy as well!
http://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-priebe/2015/05/the-definition-of-hell-for-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/cstehansen wrote: »I took one of these tests in college (a very long time ago ) and I got ISTJ, which I don't think has changed. I came across this post a few years ago, and it is scary accurate for my definition of hell. Thought you all might enjoy as well!
http://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-priebe/2015/05/the-definition-of-hell-for-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/
I read all of them. There are some bad ones on there, but the one assigned to me was the worst - for me.
So none of the scared me or came anywhere close to existing in Hades for me... Either that, or my rational mind wraps around and says, "well that'll never happen, NEXT!" I dunno. I tried coming up with real life scenarios to Matrix myself...and yeah, my mind said NOPE and went to the next choice! Guess I'm perpetually messed up... LOL @RalfLott1 -
As long as we are looking at the personality types, here is a list of what exhausts us by type.
http://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-priebe/2015/11/what-exhausts-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/0 -
SuperCarLori wrote: »SuperCarLori wrote: »Not sure how to share the link, but OBVIOUSLY I'm a Campainer. Did I spell that right? Makes too much sense.
We're twins!
ENFP: "Most likely to wear brown socks with black suit."
I KNEW IT!
PS Aka, The Inspirer
" Dare To Be a Dork"1 -
Which animal matches your (*kitten*) personality type?
http://understandmyersbriggs.blogspot.com/2012/12/myers-briggs-types-as-animals.html1
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