Sunday, September 14, 2014

Myers-Briggs Test and Somesuch

I have taken the infamous Myers-Briggs test, and these are my results:
INFJ
Introvert(11%) iNtuitive(50%) Feeling(12%) Judging(1%)
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Self-Awareness and Personal Growth:
 
 A):
Strongly humanitarian in outlook, INFJs tend to be idealists, and because of their J preference for closure and completion, they are generally "doers" as well as dreamers. This rare combination of vision and practicality often results in INFJs taking a disproportionate amount of responsibility in the various causes to which so many of them seem to be drawn. 
            Commentary: While I do agree with the mix of doer and dreamer, and I could be called somewhat an idealist (kind of redundant), I'm not as much a humanitarian. It really doesn't befit me, though I could be seen as liking to take responsibility (though disproportionate is subjective).
B):
INFJs are deeply concerned about their relations with individuals as well as the state of humanity at large. They are, in fact, sometimes mistaken for extroverts because they appear so outgoing and are so genuinely interested in people -- a product of the Feeling function they most readily show to the world.
             Commentary: I will say this: I tend to care too much about what others think of me/ my friendships/relationships with people. With that, I agree. Seems accurate. The second sentence also points to what I feel I am- an Ambivert. An ambivert is a mixture between extrovert and introvert, and seems more accurately to describe me. However, this test is based on a two-letter system, so the only way to tell is if the introvert or extrovert levels are relatively close together.
  B.A)
On the contrary, INFJs are true introverts, who can only be emotionally intimate and fulfilled with a chosen few from among their long-term friends, family, or obvious "soul mates.
               Commentary: Already referenced to, I refer to myself as a partial introvert, not fully. Also, I can emotionally intimate with a lot of people- not specifics like this. Interesting.

There is much more to be said of this article, but it would take too long. Overall, interesting; some points were reflectively true, some not so much.

 Affirmation Solicitation
Smart
Diplomatic
Caring
Genuine
Leader

Paragraph: Nolan is a leader that knows how to accommodate the wishes of others while still accomplishing the goal at hand. He is true about his opinions and beliefs; not changing them no matter who he is around. Nolan is easy-going and can get along with anyone, but he has an under-lying strength that is always present. He is intelligent but never over-bearing about it. He cares deeply, and I am glad that he is my brother. 
Author: Guess who; it shouldn't be hard.