It wasn’t uncommon to see a personality test result on a computer screen with all of my friends and I gathered around the screen reading each other’s results. Since about my sophomore year of high school, we had taken all sorts of personality test from various web sites. It was around this time that we discovered the Myer- Briggs personality test, the closest modern personality test that can categorize the human personality (“Our Theory”). Back then, I got INTJ when I took the test and this most recent time I continue to be classified as an INTJ. Previously I only used the test to find out what character of my favorite TV show was also an INTJ, never before had I really researched what being an INTJ meant. As I researched more there are some
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One example of this negative perfection states “neurotic level of perfectionism” (“INTJ Strengths”). Like most people I like to do the best I can in everything I do but I would never classify it as “neurotic,” or perfectionistic. Personally, a neurotic personality trait means unbalanced, uncontrollable, and obsessive kind of like OCD. I like the effort that I put into something to be seen through the quality of work produced but I know that perfect is an unobtainable goal that can ruin someone’s life if made a priority. Alternatively, one personality trait they got correct about me is that I am …show more content…
There are many tests that claim to accurately classify your personality but none as scientific as the Myer-Briggs Personality test. Never had I looked into the defining traits of an INTJ as much as I did recently. It was interesting to realize more about myself and recognize new things to help me though life because I am an INTJ. 16personalities said “This information is meant to inspire personal growth and better understanding of others” (“Our Theory”) I have found this information helpful and with use my new knowledge to help improve my life and relationships with others. I know that some of this information will help me in the future and I would encourage others to take this test as well. Maybe someone can learn something about themselves or others that can improve their lives. Why not try it
One example of this negative perfection states “neurotic level of perfectionism” (“INTJ Strengths”). Like most people I like to do the best I can in everything I do but I would never classify it as “neurotic,” or perfectionistic. Personally, a neurotic personality trait means unbalanced, uncontrollable, and obsessive kind of like OCD. I like the effort that I put into something to be seen through the quality of work produced but I know that perfect is an unobtainable goal that can ruin someone’s life if made a priority. Alternatively, one personality trait they got correct about me is that I am …show more content…
There are many tests that claim to accurately classify your personality but none as scientific as the Myer-Briggs Personality test. Never had I looked into the defining traits of an INTJ as much as I did recently. It was interesting to realize more about myself and recognize new things to help me though life because I am an INTJ. 16personalities said “This information is meant to inspire personal growth and better understanding of others” (“Our Theory”) I have found this information helpful and with use my new knowledge to help improve my life and relationships with others. I know that some of this information will help me in the future and I would encourage others to take this test as well. Maybe someone can learn something about themselves or others that can improve their lives. Why not try it