“Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.”

George Washington – ISTJ

The ISTJs

are known for their quiet integrity, their resolve, and their keen eye for detail. They are often called The Duty Fulfillers, and they live up to this name by following through on their words and keeping their responsibilities. ISTJs may not say a lot, but internally they collect numerous facts from the world around them and store these facts carefully in their memory. Their masterful Introverted Sensing (Si) gives them a vivid memory for all the nuances and details they collect in the world around them. While an Intuitive may see a broad landscape, the ISTJ will see the facets of every leaf, tree, plant, and crevice. The ISTJ combines their Introverted Sensing with a strong use of Extraverted Thinking (Te). This makes them quiet but organized leaders who can arrange and delegate to get any job done. They are quick to implement logical solutions to problems, and they try to remain as objective and fair as possible when making decisions. The ISTJ believes in helping his or her community and family, living honestly, and working hard to accomplish goals. While the ISTJ may sound extremely serious from these descriptions, they balance out their quiet thoughtfulness with an offbeat sense of humor that draws others in.

You’ll find a wide variety of ISTJs in numerous career fields; Investor Warren Buffett, Philosopher Thomas Hobbes, Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos, and even Queen Elizabeth II are all ISTJs.

For the INFJ with Closed-Minded Relatives

With the holidays arriving, many of us are planning trips to see family members and friends from our childhoods. While this can be an uplifting and enjoyable experience for some, it can also dredge up old childhood wounds and insecurities. Many INFJs I’ve spoken to recently have been struggling with apprehension around family dinners, holiday…

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The Christmas Movie You’ll Love, Based On Your Myers-Briggs® Personality Type

Looking for a memorable holiday movie, but tired of the “typical” choices? In today’s article we’re looking at Christmas movies carefully selected for each of the 16 Myers-Briggs® personality types. I surveyed my Twitter users, email list, and friends and family to get an idea of which movies appealed to each type before creating this…

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Why Each Enneagram Type Has Trouble Unwinding

Have you ever found yourself trying to relax, only to be overcome by a sense that there’s something else you absolutely must do? In today’s article, we’re looking at the typical reasons why each Enneagram type struggles to take it easy and unwind. Keep in mind, these descriptions are describing Enneagram types at their average…

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How Social Media is Overwhelming Each Myers-Briggs® Personality Type

Have you ever wondered if social media hurts or helps you, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type? Almost nothing has been as controversial as the rise of social media. People everywhere debate whether it’s a powerful means of connection and friendship or a dangerous force that threatens to tear society apart. There’s no conclusive answer,…

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The Petty Reason Each Myers-Briggs® Personality Type Will Break Up with You

Ever been broken up with for a completely “silly” reason? In today’s article, we’re taking a tongue-in-cheek look at some of the most petty reasons each of the 16 personality types would break up with you! But remember, this is meant to be humorous – not an attack on any particular type. Aspects of each…

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