Saturday, April 30, 2005
ISTP (like the oil)
Your Type is
ISTP
Introverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving
Strength of the preferences %
11 62 62 22
You are:
slightly expressed introvert
distinctively expressed sensing personality
distinctively expressed thinking personality
slightly expressed perceiving personality
Oh this is good... Id say this is the most accurate personality test ive ever done.
Like their fellow SPs, ISTPs are fundamentally Performers (note the capital 'P' :-)), but as Ts their areas of interest tend to be mechanical rather than artistic like those of ISFPs, and unlike most ESPs they do not present an impression of constant activity. On the contrary, they lie dormant, saving their energy until a project or an adventure worthy of their time comes along--and then they launch themselves at it.
I would say thats me, im more mechanical than artistic, and i struggle to find things worthy of my time, but when i do im usually enthusiastic (or so i believe)
The apparently frenzied state that inevitably ensues is actually much more controlled than it appears--ISTPs always seem to know what they're doing when it comes to physical or mechanical obstacles--but the whole chain of events presents a confusing and paradoxical picture to an outsider.
I usually know what im doing, do you concur? i concur.
ISTPs are equally difficult to understand in their need for personal space, which in turn has an impact on their relationships with others. They need to be able to "spread out"--both physically and psychologically.
You agree? i agree.
But because they need such a lot of flexibility to be as spontaneous as they feel they must be, they tend to become as inflexible as the most rigid J when someone seems to be threatening their lifestyle (although they usually respond with a classic SP rage which is yet another vivid contrast to their "dormant," impassive, detached mode)
Im detatched? I am inflexible tho.
These territorial considerations are usually critical in relationships with ISTPs; communication also tends to be a key issue, since they generally express themselves non-verbally. When they do actually verbalize, ISTPs are masters of the one-liner, often showing flashes of humor in the most tense situations; this can result in their being seen as thick-skinned or tasteless.
I think youll all agree with that one...
Like most SPs, ISTPs may have trouble with rote and abstract classroom learning, which tend not to be good measures of their actual intelligence.
I aint no classroom bitch, do you agree? i agree.
In terms of careers, mechanics and any of the skilled trades are traditional choices, and those ISTPs with strong numerical as well mechanical gifts tend to do extremely well in most areas of engineering. Working as paramedics or firefighters can fulfill the ISTP need to live on the edge; they are at their best in a crisis, where their natural disregard for rules and authority structures allows them to focus on and tackle the emergency at hand in the most effective way.
This i think youll all concur with, since ive wanted to be a sparky, chippy and a long time ago, a mechanic. The part about the paramed and firefighter... in my case is army / cop. I have a disregard for rules and authority. (anyone whose seen me at cadets will agree on that, Altho none of you have)
ISTPs with more sedate careers usually take on high-risk avocations like racing, skydiving, and motorcycling. While aware of the dangers involved, they are so in touch with the physical world that they know they can get away with much smaller safety margins than other types.
I would amputate my left testicle to be a race car driver. also ive wanted to go skydiving for a while.
Famous ISTPs:
Tom Cruise
James Dean
Clint Eastwood
Burt Reynolds
I agree, do you agree?
ISTP
Introverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving
Strength of the preferences %
11 62 62 22
You are:
slightly expressed introvert
distinctively expressed sensing personality
distinctively expressed thinking personality
slightly expressed perceiving personality
Oh this is good... Id say this is the most accurate personality test ive ever done.
Like their fellow SPs, ISTPs are fundamentally Performers (note the capital 'P' :-)), but as Ts their areas of interest tend to be mechanical rather than artistic like those of ISFPs, and unlike most ESPs they do not present an impression of constant activity. On the contrary, they lie dormant, saving their energy until a project or an adventure worthy of their time comes along--and then they launch themselves at it.
I would say thats me, im more mechanical than artistic, and i struggle to find things worthy of my time, but when i do im usually enthusiastic (or so i believe)
The apparently frenzied state that inevitably ensues is actually much more controlled than it appears--ISTPs always seem to know what they're doing when it comes to physical or mechanical obstacles--but the whole chain of events presents a confusing and paradoxical picture to an outsider.
I usually know what im doing, do you concur? i concur.
ISTPs are equally difficult to understand in their need for personal space, which in turn has an impact on their relationships with others. They need to be able to "spread out"--both physically and psychologically.
You agree? i agree.
But because they need such a lot of flexibility to be as spontaneous as they feel they must be, they tend to become as inflexible as the most rigid J when someone seems to be threatening their lifestyle (although they usually respond with a classic SP rage which is yet another vivid contrast to their "dormant," impassive, detached mode)
Im detatched? I am inflexible tho.
These territorial considerations are usually critical in relationships with ISTPs; communication also tends to be a key issue, since they generally express themselves non-verbally. When they do actually verbalize, ISTPs are masters of the one-liner, often showing flashes of humor in the most tense situations; this can result in their being seen as thick-skinned or tasteless.
I think youll all agree with that one...
Like most SPs, ISTPs may have trouble with rote and abstract classroom learning, which tend not to be good measures of their actual intelligence.
I aint no classroom bitch, do you agree? i agree.
In terms of careers, mechanics and any of the skilled trades are traditional choices, and those ISTPs with strong numerical as well mechanical gifts tend to do extremely well in most areas of engineering. Working as paramedics or firefighters can fulfill the ISTP need to live on the edge; they are at their best in a crisis, where their natural disregard for rules and authority structures allows them to focus on and tackle the emergency at hand in the most effective way.
This i think youll all concur with, since ive wanted to be a sparky, chippy and a long time ago, a mechanic. The part about the paramed and firefighter... in my case is army / cop. I have a disregard for rules and authority. (anyone whose seen me at cadets will agree on that, Altho none of you have)
ISTPs with more sedate careers usually take on high-risk avocations like racing, skydiving, and motorcycling. While aware of the dangers involved, they are so in touch with the physical world that they know they can get away with much smaller safety margins than other types.
I would amputate my left testicle to be a race car driver. also ive wanted to go skydiving for a while.
Famous ISTPs:
Tom Cruise
James Dean
Clint Eastwood
Burt Reynolds
I agree, do you agree?
# posted by Sean @ 03:05 
