Emperor1956
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Maybe this will make my point. Probably not, but hey...I got an hour to kill. Here goes:
As I wrote above, one of the reasons people like Myers-Briggs is that the 16 personality types are written so that anyone can see something they want to be in the descriptions. It is fine to be non-judgemental, but to be so warm and fuzzy in a personality analysis that the reader says "OH YES, that's me and I'm PROUD of being ME" indicates a very likely flaw in the instrument. So in the spirit of exploration I've developed these snappy little capsules of personality theory. Below each by the way, I've posted the original M-B descriptor.
An Open Letter to My dear INFJ friend:
INFJ
Its always, always all about you. Everything in your world had better connect back to you and what you want, or -- be it a thought, a person or an object -- it is history. Greedy. Gossipy and one who worms their way into the relationships and private thoughts of others. Committed to your own ideas, regardless of what evidence, experience or knowledge might say otherwise. You know what's best for everyone else.
Some famous INFJs: Mussolini. Pol Pot. Nancy Reagan
INFJ
Seek meaning and connection in ideas, relationships, and material possessions. Want to understand what motivates people and are insightful about others. Conscientious and committed to their firm values. Develop a clear vision about how best to serve the common good. Organized and decisive in implementing their vision.
To the dear INTJs among us:
INTJ
Thinks way way way outside the box. Compulsive about getting their way. Judgemental. Formulates plans and explains views based on snap judgements with little or no knowledge or information. Once you decided what's right, its always right until you are done with it. Inflexible. Disbelieving, demanding and cynical. Sets unrealistic standards for self and those around you. Will not play well with others.
INTJ
Have original minds and great drive for implementing their ideas and achieving their goals. Quickly see patterns in external events and develop long-range explanatory perspectives. When committed, organize a job and carry it through. Skeptical and independent, have high standards of competence and performance – for themselves and others.
Some Famous INTJs: Rasputin. George Bush. Phyllis Schlafly
OH...and a note to myself:
ESFP
Aggressive, loud and without any real standards. A glutton, greedy and gregarious. A slut. Lazy and uses the talents of those around him or her to reach a goal. A fuck-off, but also a brown-nose. Unable to stick to a schedule or follow the rules. Cannot form committments and so is always jumping to new situations and new people. Willing to abandon old friends for a perceived new benefit.
ESFP
Outgoing, friendly, and accepting. Exuberant lovers of life, people, and material comforts. Enjoy working with others to make things happen. Bring common sense and a realistic approach to their work, and make work fun. Flexible and spontaneous, adapt readily to new people and environments. Learn best by trying a new skill with other people.
See what I mean?
--E.
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"When you wake up, Pooh," said Piglet, "what's the first thing you say?"
"What's for breakfast? What do you say, Piglet?"
"I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?"
Pooh nodded thoughtfully.
"It's the same thing," he said.
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