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MBTI In-Depth Series: The Rationals

ENTJ—The Choleric Rational Summary • Extraverted—draws energy externally, from interaction and discussion • iNtuitive—gathers information abstractly, through big-picture and concepts • Thinking—makes decisions objectively, based on logic and principles • Judging—approaches life methodically, preferring structure and routine Pro/Con • The ENTJ's primary strength is achievement. Bold and decisive, they're willing to do whatever it takes to succeed. • The ENTJ's primary weakness is ruthlessness. In pursuit of their goals, they often forget about others' feelings and desires.  ENTP—The Sanguine Rational Summary • Extraverted—draws energy externally, from interaction and discussion • iNtuitive—gathers information abstractly, through big-picture and concepts • Thinking—makes decisions objectively, based on logic and principles • Perceiving—approaches life resourcefully, preferring flexibility and novelty  Pro/Con • The ENTP's primary strength is curiosity. Versat...
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MBTI In-Depth Series: The Idealists 

ENFJ: The Choleric Idealist Summary: • E—draws energy externally, from being with others  • N—gathers information abstractly, through the big picture  • F—makes decisions subjectively, based on emotion  • J—approaches life methodically, preferring closure Strengths & Weaknesses • Strengths—outgoing, assertive, dependable, imaginative, caring • Weaknesses—bossy, dramatic, sensitive, perfectionistic, people-pleasing, overbearing ENFP: The Sanguine Idealist Summary • E—draws energy externally, from being with others  • N—gathers information abstractly, through the big picture • F—makes decisions subjectively, based on emotion • P—approaches life flexibly, preferring openness Strengths & Weaknesses • Strengths: outgoing, charismatic, playful, imaginative, adaptable • Weaknesses: dramatic, sensitive, disorganized, unfocused, unreliable INFJ: The Melancholy Idealist Summary • I—draws energy internally, from being alone • N—gathers information abstr...
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the MBTI (Part 3)

Thinking (T) and Feeling (F) In short, Thinkers tend to be logical while Feelers tend to be emotional. Thinkers hold objective values: • Toughness & stoicism • Competition & personal achievement • Justice & equal standards • Direct confrontation & debate • Skepticism & critique Feelers hold subjective values: • Gentleness & sensitivity • Cooperation & group welfare • Mercy & equal outcomes • Social harmony & agreement • Encouragement & acceptance Thinkers benefit society by rewarding productivity and holding people accountable. Their weakness is being callous or uncaring. They can trample on others' feelings and perspectives in their quest to be right. Feelers benefit society by advocating for the vulnerable and under-privileged. Their weakness is being taken advantage of. They can enable bad behavior and let people walk all over them in their quest to be nice. So, are you a Thinker or a Feeler? What about your characters...
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