Accurate and Terrifying: Myers Briggs
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Accurate and Terrifying: Myers Briggs

Just in case you needed to know who you really are.

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Accurate and Terrifying: Myers Briggs
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There are a lot of personality tests, but this one is scary accurate. I've never taken a personality test that has results that describe me so perfectly. Half of the people I know have taken it, and their results also describe them perfectly. There's one out of sixteen personality types that you could be. They are all acronyms. Each letter represents a personality trait.

On the website, they divide up the personality types into groups. The first group is the analysts. The personality types under the analyst category are INTJ (the architect),INTP (the logician) ENTJ (the commander), and ENTP (the debater). The second group is the diplomats. The personality types under this category are INFJ (the advocate), INFP (the mediator), ENFJ (the protagonist), and ENFP (the campaigner). The third group are the sentinels. This includes ISTJ (the logician), ISFJ (the defender) and ESTJ (the executive). The fourth and final group is the explorers. The explorers are ISTP (the virtuoso), ISFP (the adventurer), ESTP (the entrepreneur), and ESFP (the entertainer). Any of these personality traits could be either (-A) or (-T). For example, you could be INFJ-T or INFJ-A.

Like I said earlier, the letters all represent a personality trait. The first letter will either be E or I. E refers to focusing on the outside world, while I refers to focusing on the inside world. The two options for the second letter in the acronym will either be N or S. N refers to intuition means that the individual are imaginative, open-minded, and curious. They also prefer novelty over stability and focus on hidden meanings and future possibilities. S refers to a person who is practical, down to earth, and pragmatic. They have strong habits and focus on what is happening or has already happened. The third letter will either be T or F. T means that they focus on rationality and practicality, and they prioritize logic over emotions. They aren't open with their feelings and tend to see efficiency as more important than cooperation. F means that the person is sensitive and emotionally expressive. They are more empathetic, and tend to be less competitive than the T types. They focus on social peace and cooperation.

The next letter will either be J or P. J refers to decisive, thorough and extremely organized individual They prefer clarity, predictability and closure. They also prefer structure and planning vs. spontaneity. P happens to represent individuals are improvised and spotting opportunities, as well as flexible and relaxed. They are nonconformists who are open to pretty much everything. The last letter will either be Assertive (-A) or Turbulent (-T). Assertive people are self assured, even tempered, and are resisilient to stress. They don't overthink or push themselves too hard. Turbulent people are self conscious and sensitive to stress. Their emotions vary and they are driven, perfectionistic, and eager to improve.

I'm not going to describe every single personality type for you-that will take a lot of time. So I'll tell you my personality type, along with some of my friends' personality types. Oh! And the nice thing about knowing your personality type is that they've lined up a lot of famous shows characters' personalities types. So you can see what character you are according to your personality type. For example:

There are more charts like these two for certain movies, and popular shows, such as Supernatural and The Walking Dead.

I happen to be an ENFP. I am the campaigner, and I am in the diplomat group. The quote in my personality description is:

"It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for-and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing. It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool-for love-for your dreams-for the adventure of being alive. -Oriah Mountain Dreamer

My personality type is described as a true free spirit, and the life of the party. My personality description also says that I enjoy making social and emotional connections with other people. ENFP's are charming, independent, and energetic. And instead of stability and security, I desire creativity and freedom. Some of the famous ENFPs are Will Smith, Robert Downey Jr., and Robin Williams. And if you look at the two charts above, I happen to be Aang and Ron Weasley.

Delaney, one of my best friends, happens to be an INFP. She is the mediator, and she's also under the diplomat group. Her quote under her personality description is:

"All that is gold does not glitter; not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither; deep roots are not reached by the frost." -J.R.R. Tolkien

The mediators are described as a true idealists, always looking for the hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching for ways to make things better. They are usually assumed to be reserved, calm, and shy, but they have an inner flame that can truly shine. They tend to have a knack for self-expression, revealing their beauty and their secrets from metaphors and fictional characters. Some of the famous INFPs are J.R.R. Tolkien, William Shakespeare, and Johnny Depp. And from the charts above, Delaney is Iroh and Luna Lovegood.

Paris, one of my other best friends, is an INFJ. She is the advocate. She is also a diplomat. Her quote for her personality description is

"Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness." -Martin Luther King

The advocates are an extremely rare personality type. They are soft spoken, opinionated, and will fight relentlessly for something they believe in. Although they don't use that drive for themselves. They use it to create balance. They believe in showing love and compassion in the world. They have no problem in making connections with others, they are naturally gifted in speaking warmly and carefully. They consider other peoples' feelings. Some of the famous INFJ's are Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, and Mother Teresa. And in the charts, Paris is Tenzin and Remus Lupin.

The astonishing thing about the Myers Briggs test is it's accuracy for everyone that has taken it. Delaney is usually quite reserved, but her passion definitely shines through when she talks about Jesus and her other passions. Paris is one of the most driven people I know-her drive is to become a pediatrician, I have no doubt she will become a great doctor. Mine also describes me perfectly-I value human connection over anything else.

Keep in mind that if you decide to take this quiz, chose the first thing that comes to your mind. Don't lie to it, or you'll get inconsistent results. And it can change over the years. I used to be an ISFJ, but now I'm an ENFP. This was over a course of five years-from highschool to college. Different life experiences can change it as well, because experience can change your personality. With that being said, please take it! You'll be scared and amazed at the same time.

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