Unleashing the Strengths of ISTP: Insights from MBTI
Insights on ISTP personality type from MBTI test, including characteristics, applications, and the search for complementary partners.
Unleashing the Strengths of ISTP: Insights from MBTI
Introduction: Discovering ISTP Last week, I took the MBTI personality test for the first time and got the result of ISTP. As of November 21, 2024, I'm wondering if there are others out there like me. I had heard about MBTI back in 2012 but didn't think much of it until now. At that time, I was in a phase of expanding my interests, immersed in various books and offline sharing sessions. With a pragmatic mindset, I only focused on knowledge that had practical applications.
During a recent business trip where I traveled through two countries in six days, switching between four flights and four hotels, a fellow psychology enthusiast sent me a clear test link. It only required answering 48 free questions. You can find it on WeChat by searching for the 'free MBTI personality test'小程序 and choosing the 48-question option.
The result didn't surprise me much. I see myself as an ISTP, often compared to a minion. I view MBTI as a reference tool and take it with a grain of salt. For example, there are traditional and innovative artisans, those who can use complex and tiny tools, and those who work alone or lead teams.
Understanding ISTP ISTP is often defined as an expert, craftsman, or repairman who doesn't like dealing with people. They are bold and practical experimenters and good at using any kind of tool.
The system's interpretation of the test result is rather general and about 80% accurate in my case. After reading about INTJ, I also found some similarities to myself. After all, it's just a test, so there's no need to be too较真.
In recent years, while running my dream-achieving community, I've become more like a craftsman. I provide detailed plans for each student's goals to help them make their dreams a reality. The feedback from students makes me feel that I'm providing valuable assistance.
Earlier Exposure to MBTI If I had taken the test earlier, it might have brought some benefits. For example, I could have saved the energy I spent on forcing myself to learn management.
To improve my leadership skills, I participated in Toastmaster clubs as a PR and PE. Although I did well and found it easy, many members encouraged me to run for club president. I had no interest in personnel management but gave in due to the constant encouragement. However, I gave up after just two months in 2017.
In my entrepreneurial journey, I had some unpleasant experiences with team members. Some even cried during our work together, which I only found out later. I realized that people have different emotional needs. If we had all taken the MBTI test earlier, we might have understood each other better.
Strengths and Weaknesses of ISTP MBTI makes it clear in its analysis of strengths and weaknesses. ISTP's top three strengths are logical analysis ability, keen perception, and a sense of experience from memory.
For me, logic means breaking down a goal or task into detailed daily plans. Writing articles is also a process of organizing my thoughts. Perception allows me to capture emotions and turn them into works. Experience is reflected in my 13-year habit of keeping diaries and doing monthly and yearly reviews.
The weakness of ISTP is poor connection ability. I find it hard to leverage this weakness. I once spent a lot on a two-day course but only managed to exchange a single公众号转发 with another IP teacher.
Finding Complementary Partners Since everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, how can we complement each other? According to the MBTI chart, ISTP's best partner is ESFJ. ESFJ is described as an executor, friendly, and always ready to help others. It is said that ISTP and ESFJ can get along very well.
If ISTP is a person good at using various tools, this article is my understanding and application analysis of MBTI. I wonder if it's a合格 one.
In conclusion, understanding our MBTI type can help us better understand ourselves and others, and perhaps find complementary partners to achieve mutual growth.