Know Your Personality (And Even More: Know Theirs)

[Last Don]

This came up in another thread.

I've gotten heavily into reading people's personality types. No doubt, some of you have heard of, or taken, the Myers-Briggs test.

It goes a LONG way of helping you figure out your strengths and weaknesses. And as it pertains to this site/forum, can help determine how to deal with potential romantic interest.

I'm an ENFJ. Which is rare for a guy (but we've got Michael Jordan and Jesus in our ranks, so I take some pride in that!). But that means I can be prone to being too nice and get caught up in deadlines. Two things that are murder to being a DJ. But I'm good at reading people and determining how to reach them. That's huge in DJ-hood.

Knowing all that gives me a leg up on how to modify my behavior and my thinking. Which is far from easy. We can't change who we are. But we can make adjustments.

Here's the site I use to test myself and those around me. Take the test. Read about your results. Have fun with it.

Post what you got, and how you think it's affected your "technique".

http://www.16personalities.com/

 

[mangotot]

That is good link bro. I am classed as 'Entrepreneur' ESTP - A which is what I do in every day life. Suppose to be social leadership skills etc. Which is all true.

 

[Last Don]

Interesting we got two straight ESTPs. Shouldn't y'all be out snowboarding or jumping out of airplanes right now? Ha!

What did y'all think of the descriptions? Specifically the strengths/weaknesses, and the romantic relationship, pieces?

Mine taught me to not always put the girl first (which I have a tendency to do), and to not always be wondering/asking if we're all good in how things are going. Try and relax more, rely on my natural charm, and let her come to me.

 

[GetFit66]

ESTP, I've read two or three paragraphs. Didn't really care for it.

 

[expos]

ENFP - ENFPs are basically happy people. They may become unhappy when they are confined to strict schedules or mundane tasks. Consequently, ENFPs work best in situations where they have a lot of flexibility, and where they can work with people and ideas. Many go into business for themselves. They have the ability to be quite productive with little supervision, as long as they are excited about what they're doing.

THIS IS ME TO AN ABSOLUTE T.

 

[mangotot]

Their report is pretty accurate and on the ball. Is it worth signing up for their premium service?

 

[Last Don]

Their report is pretty accurate and on the ball. Is it worth signing up for their premium service?

I didn't. There's a ton on the web if you google your type or "MBTI".

Another key as it pertains to Don Juaning is learning to figure out a girl's type, and use that as a tool to reach her.

Sure, some things are going to always apply, like be a challenge, and don't put them on a pedestal.

But say you've got a girl who's an ESTP, she's likely to overtly bust balls with you, and want to spend her time doing things like crossfit or bungee jumping. You're not gonna talk to her the same way you are an ISFP girl, who's more likely to be sensitive and wants to stay in and read.

 

[Pogba]

INTP - woow I'm blown away right now. It's like reading every detail about my life lool

 

[Skyline]

I got the 'ESTP,' or Entrepreneur, type as well. It's pretty accurate, only I'm basically more silent compared to as a the social animal that they described. But nonetheless, I'm still social.

I'd say I'm a person who really craves social stimulation. I'd much rather be out meeting new people than at home playing video games or watching TV (unless it's the Spurs playing / NBA playoffs), but id just record the game and watch it that night. I guess you could call me an extrovert as well because I'm so outspoken.
I would say it's affected me by letting me know to slow my role. I'm pretty sure i talk too much and a big part of life is knowing when you need to shut the hell up, so I've worked on that a lot and I've seen improvement.

That's weird because I would rather be doing things for me rather than going out and meeting new people... But doing things for me usually includes meeting new people! And the part about getting along with everyone is so true! I end up getting along with the people that either nobody likes because they're took arrogant, flat out weird, or they happen to be actually cool people.

I wouldn't consider myself a social butterfly... But damn looking back on it, I nail social interactions without saying much because people certainly remember me and feel as if they want to talk to me every time I come back. And it's true about the sitting down and 'learning' part as well.... I would rather take action any day which describes my want to be in an emergency profession later on in my life.

Good find man!

I didn't. There's a ton on the web if you google your type or "MBTI".

Another key as it pertains to Don Juaning is learning to figure out a girl's type, and use that as a tool to reach her.

Sure, some things are going to always apply, like be a challenge, and don't put them on a pedestal.

But say you've got a girl who's an ESTP, she's likely to overtly bust balls with you, and want to spend her time doing things like crossfit or bungee jumping. You're not gonna talk to her the same way you are an ISFP girl, who's more likely to be sensitive and wants to stay in and read.

This thread is pretty good in that aspect and leaves some examples that you can think off of!

http://www.sosuave.net/forum/showthread.php?t=16849

 

[dk1990S111]

I got ISTJ-T, sounds about right.

 

[Pogba]

All the celebs I was linked with are geeks , presidents & philosophers.
There goes my Don Juan dreams :crackup: :crackup:

 

[old married dude]

I'm ENTJ - The Commander.

It's a very rare type.

 

[PeasantPlayer]

I am a meditator

 

[MascaraSnake]

Estp

 

[old_skoolr]

Im the Debator ENTP.

"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." Sums me up 100%

We got got George Carlin and Alexander the Great, I'm happy with that.

Cheers OP for the link.

 

[ImTheDoubleGreatest!]

I guess I'm a cross between ESTP (Entrepreneur) and ESTJ (Executive), but tbh I think I'm closer to the ESTP type cuz it describes me more.

 

[Crissco]

I got COMMANDER (ENTJ-A)

 

[GetFit66]

So how do we apply this day to day? I'm seeing alot of issues for it. Personality can be changed IMO, it's a temporary thing. Also at any one point in time do you always just fit under one personality type?

 

[BrainDamage92]

Debator, the devils advocate... Well thats one way to look at **** I suppose.

But its true 100 %. 3% of the population are asshats like that and Im one, but Im also pretty awesome so I can get away with it.

Btw Devils advocate is a very good movie I might rewatch it.

 

[Last Don]

So how do we apply this day to day? I'm seeing alot of issues for it. Personality can be changed IMO, it's a temporary thing. Also at any one point in time do you always just fit under one personality type?

I'm no expert at all. I've just become fascinated about it, and have read a lot about it online. So take my "expertise" with a big grain of salt.

From everything I've read, you'll always fit under the same type. It's the way you process and react to information. That doesn't change, even with age. Even if you scored "low" in one or more categories. It's how we're "wired".

There are times, like when you're stressed out, that a component will either be muted, or that your opposite ("shadow") trait will come out. For example, and Extravert who's stressed just wants to stay in and not hang out with anyone, appearing to be an introvert. That's when it's temporary.

You can work to develop the other non-dominant traits. In-fact, we should all do that, to be more well-balanced. No one should be and extravert, introvert, etc, ALL the time.

Applying it day to day is knowing how you think, relative to say, how a girl you're macking-on thinks..