Over at Shrinking Violet Promotions, a blog touting marketing for introverts that I recently discovered and consider one of my new favorite reads, I found an article talking about using Meyers-Brigg’s Type Indicators for your blog. Well being in psychology, of course I had to go check it out. According to the Typealizer, on M&M I fall under
ESTP – The Doers
The active and play-ful type. They are especially attuned to people and things around them and often full of energy, talking, joking and engaging in physical out-door activities.
The Doers are happiest with action-filled work which craves their full attention and focus. They might be very impulsive and more keen on starting something new than following it through. They might have a problem with sitting still or remaining inactive for any period of time.
This is interesting, as in real life I am INTJ. According to Wikipedia…
“ INTJs are strong individualists who seek new angles or novel ways of looking at things. They enjoy coming to new understandings. They tend to be insightful and mentally quick; however, this mental quickness may not always be outwardly apparent to others since they keep a great deal to themselves. They are very determined people who trust their vision of the possibilities, regardless of what others think. They may even be considered the most independent of all of the sixteen personality types. INTJs are at their best in quietly and firmly developing their ideas, theories, and principles.[10] ” Hallmark features of the INTJ personality type include independence of thought, strong individualism, creativity, and a desire for efficiency. People with this personality type work best given large amounts of autonomy and creative freedom. They harbor an innate desire to express themselves, that is, to be creative by conceptualizing their own intellectual designs. Analyzing and formulating complex theories are among their greatest strengths. INTJs tend to be well-suited for occupations within academia, research, management, engineering, and law. The key to differentiating the INTJ personality type from the related INTP type is their confidence.[citation needed] They tend to be acutely aware of their knowledge and abilities, as well as their limitations and what they don’t know. Thus, they develop a strong confidence in their ability and talents, making them natural leaders.
I’m always fascinated by personality tests. Does your blog match your type?