I spend RM130 for the Advocate Premium Profile. That's because I consider that I bought a book that specifically talks about my blind spots. I need to know who I am at the core.
Five Personality Aspects
Mind: Introverted (I) vs. Extraverted (E)
Energy: Intuitive (N) vs. Observant (S)
Nature: Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F)
Tactics: Judging (J) vs. Prospecting (P)
Identity: Assertive (-A) vs. Turbulent (-T)
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By looking a[s] (at) this result, I am somewhat a borderline Feeling and Turbulent. In that sense, I can still be an INTJ or an INFJ-A. However, when I read through the report, I can comfortably say that I am an INFJ-T at the core.
As I read the report I realized that I can be too idealistic in my approach. Therefore I should be more inclined towards doing rather than feeling or thinking.
My intuitiveness might be [b]y (my) liability.
I made a good choice not to pursue Els. She is in a different quadrant altogether (ESFP)
Constant Improvement
Shared traits: Introverted and Turbulent
Constant Improvers are sensitive and contemplative individuals who enjoy having their own space and freedom. They are often deep and creative individuals, though often tense and more comfortable on their own than mixed up in the judgment of the real world. With the two personality traits most representative of sensitivity to their environment – Introversion and Turbulence – they are reserved when dealing with strangers or new situations, often turning inwards or focusing on peacekeeping instead.
These personalities’ caution in the face of unfamiliar challenges can sometimes look like a lack of motivation, but this is usually just self-doubt – Constant Improvers have a strong drive, but it comes paired with a strong fear of failure. They invest a great deal of their identity in their successes, and even a minor misstep or embarrassment can be crushing.
The vigilance learned from a lifetime of ups and downs gives these personality types a knack for sensing trouble. This is a strategic wariness that can be quite useful in situations that need to balance risk and reward, whether a financial investment or a romantic opportunity. Though they can seem frustratingly over-cautious to others,
Constant Improvers would rather not face calamity, so they excel at avoiding it with preventive insights.
Since they aren’t always comfortable with energetic exchanges with other people, Constant Improvers often direct their attention elsewhere, striving to master hobbies, careers, bodies of knowledge, or new means of self-expression. Their restless drive, self-doubt, and solitary mentality can combine to create impressive, beautiful results.
High-achieving and perfectionistic, Constant Improvers generally try to do their best in their endeavors, dedicating tremendous time and energy. These personalities can put so much pressure on themselves that they diminish their own impressive accomplishments by fixating on the slightest flaws or dismissing successes as luck rather than skill or dedication.
Taken too far, this perfectionism can also drive endless rumination – an unhealthy obsession with perfection will reveal flaws in the best plans, and Constant Improvers often feel forced to abandon a course of action because something doesn’t line upright. Whether working feverishly or picking at the threads of an idea though, Constant Improvers can be intense about their goals, and progress towards internal balance can lead them to amazing personal accomplishments.
Alongside their personal efforts, these personality types also care a great deal about what others think of them. This can be very useful, but they can take this to a fault: fixating on others’ expectations can sour social efforts into awkwardness. Constant Improvers are easily thrown off-balance by conflict and may communicate timidly, or not at all, for fear of hurting people’s feelings, provoking a confrontation, or looking the fool.
Sometimes it takes peer approval and active encouragement for this Strategy group to recognize their own virtues. These personalities often benefit from friends and colleagues patient enough to get to know them and who give them a chance to speak their minds. When treated considerately, these types become devoted partners and begin to reveal their kindness, insights, heartfelt support, and the complexities of their approach to the world, from sometimes (oddly specific) plans for obscure situations to starry-eyed ambitions.
This is a very insightful analysis. Do I want to do something about it? I'm not sure.
I wonder, what is your personality, Sarah?
I managed to narrow you to 2 quadrants:
The Loyal Sentinels
In our model, Sentinel personality types are the most traditionally loyal among all the groups. They are fiercely loyal to their families, communities, and employers. On top of that, they are faithful to the traditions and values that those who went before them passed along. We know them for their hard-work which relates to their sense of duty which is synonymous with loyalty.
The Feeling, especially Turbulent, Sentinels’ loyalty is likely a combination of a sense of duty with a heavy dose of emotionality mixed in. They’ll see their loyalty as being faithful to others and supporting them. Thinking Sentinels’ loyalty is more likely to come from a sense of duty and a need to see things through to a successful end. These personality types, especially Assertive ones, are less likely to involve emotions when they consider their loyalties. They are loyal to the “tried and true”.
Diplomats: The Romantic Loyalists
Diplomats will see loyalty in a more romanticized way. This is less about the standards revered by the Sentinels and more about passion and subjective belief. Loyalty to a life partner might involve being “soul mates” – there may be a concern for traditional values or external standards or rules or not. (“Star-crossed lovers” in art and history who went against family and culture may serve as symbols here: King Edward VIII and Mrs. Wallis or Romeo and Juliet, for example.) If Diplomat personality types become ignited with a passion for a cause, they will be loyal to that cause and work hard for it. The same with a job if they feel it is purposeful and significant.
This loyalty can be a bit shakier than the type enjoyed by the Sentinels. Should these visionaries become disillusioned, all bets are off and loyalty may quickly become a thing of the past. Since they bind their loyalty more to emotions, they may even stand strongly against that to which they were once loyal if disappointed by it. This loyalty leans more toward subjectivity than the Sentinels’ variety.
I would say that you are pretty much a Sentinel.
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So, Sarah... What have we learned so far?
Basically, I am a bit worried. I am an idealist. I am not good at delivering results. Basically, I am *[] (not) the guy you call when you want to get something done. That worries me. I am purpose-driven and not result-driven.
* Now I know you are a Sentinel.
As it is, my 5 goals are all result-driven.
To be in the rare category means I am a minority; not that I am exclusive.
So what are my purpose?
- To be Healthy and Happy
- To be Financially Free
- To be Emotionally Fulfilled
I enjoy my freedom too much. Making money for me is restricting my freedom. Furthermore, I hate dealing with people. I will rather be alone with my thoughts. That is the ultimate indulgence.
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