So today in Advanced Composition we took a Jung Typology Test to see what our personality type was. We later discussed how it affects who we are as writers, tutors and people and the it was all very interesting but I want to talk about what I got.
My Jung typology is INTJ = Introverted, iNtuitive, Thinking and Judging. The rational mastermind
There's a lot of places where you can read a thorough analysis but I just wanted to highlight some of the key traits that INTJ people have.
"To outsiders, INTJs may appear to project an aura of "definiteness", of self-confidence. This self-confidence, sometimes mistaken for simple arrogance by the less decisive, is actually of a very specific rather than a general nature. INTJs are perfectionists, with a seemingly endless capacity for improving upon anything that takes their interest. Although they are highly capable leaders, Masterminds are not at all eager to take command, preferring to stay in the background until others demonstrate their inability to lead. Once they take charge, however, they are thoroughgoing pragmatists. Remember, their aim is always maximum efficiency. INTJs can be unsparing of both themselves and the others on the project. Anyone considered to be "slacking," including superiors, will lose their respect -- and will generally be made aware of this; INTJs have also been known to take it upon themselves to implement critical decisions without consulting their supervisors or co-workers.
Personal relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be the INTJ's Achilles heel. While they are capable of caring deeply for others (usually a select few), and are willing to spend a great deal of time and effort on a relationship, the knowledge and self-confidence that make them so successful in other areas can suddenly abandon or mislead them in interpersonal situations. This happens in part because many INTJs do not readily grasp the social rituals; for instance, they tend to have little patience and less understanding of such things as small talk and flirtation (which most types consider half the fun of a relationship)"
Please make sure you read all of the above because you will see that this pretty much sums up my weird personality traits! I am a perfectionist, I am very self-confident, I do love efficiency and detest unproductive behavior and I know I can be very detached emotionally at times. And I love it. I love the way I am and think that there's nothing wrong with trying to always improve keeping perfection as a goal. Sure it will probably won't be obtained but I can try to get as close to perfection as possible right?
The line about leading particularly catches my eye because I never realized how true it is! Even though I am normally chosen to lead a group (which I don't mind because then I can do things my way and do most of the work myself) when I am not I don't complain and tell everyone that I think I should be the one taking over. I let whoever is in charge lead for a while and as soon as things start going downhill I take over and do damage control. I am the "supreme startegist" behind every group project. The only thing that I didn't necessarily agree with is that they suggest I be a scientist (I don't like science!) and that sometimes I can be soft spoken. Well it's late and there isn't much else to say except that I am amazed by how well Jung's Typology Test characterized me! So here is my first ever command to you, me readers.
I want you to go to this link and take the Jung Typology Test. It's 70 very short questions that take less than 5 minutes. Once you do that, you can read about it your results and then post your type (with the 4 letters you got) in the comments section!!! I would love to see what you guys get so don't be shy! I also want to know if you think your results are accurate so tell me what IS accurate and what IS NOT.
UYL,
Andre
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