Where the sidwalk ends by Shel Silverstien
there is a place where the sidewalk ends
and before the street begins,
and there the grass grows soft and white,
and there the sun burns crimson bright,
And there the moon-bird rests from his flight
To cool in the peppermint wind.
Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black
And the dark street winds and bends.
Past the pits where the asphalt flowers grow
We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow,
And watch where the chalk-white arrows go
To the place where the sidewalk ends.
Yes we'll walk with a walk that is measured and slow,
And we'll go where the chalk-white arrows go,
For the children, they mark, and the children, they know
The place where the sidewalk ends.
-Shel Silverstein
Knoxville Tennessee by Nikki Geovanni
I always like summer
Best
you can eat fresh corn
From daddy's garden
And okra
And greens
And cabbage
And lots of
Barbeque
And buttermilk
And homemade ice-cream
At the church picnic
And listen to
Gospel music
Outside
At the church
Homecoming
And go to the mountains with
Your grandmother
And go barefooted
And be warm
All the time
Not only when you go to bed
And sleep
Monday, October 10, 2011
Quotations
Quotes that relate to me:
I can live for two months on a good compliment. –Mark Twain
The head, like the stomach, is most easily infected with poison when it is empty. –Richter
One always forgives a place as soon as it’s left behind. –Charles Dickens
Quotes that relate to my cultural icon:
The best way I know of to win an argument is to start by being in the right. – Lord Hailsham
Great oaks from little acorns grow. – Latin Proverb
I can live for two months on a good compliment. –Mark Twain
The head, like the stomach, is most easily infected with poison when it is empty. –Richter
One always forgives a place as soon as it’s left behind. –Charles Dickens
Quotes that relate to my cultural icon:
The best way I know of to win an argument is to start by being in the right. – Lord Hailsham
Great oaks from little acorns grow. – Latin Proverb
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Using Temperaments To Profile Literary Characters
Temperaments
NT (Intuition and Thinking), Rational - Technical, Competent, Ingenious, Skeptical, Innovative, Non-Conformist. The personality types that share the Rational Temperament are ENTJ, INTJ, ENTP, and INTP.
NT Rational (ENTJ, INTJ, ENTP, and INTP)
Logical, pragmatic, and driven, rationals strive for competence and excellence in reaching their goals. They are the “why” temperament; ever skeptical, they constantly questions others and their environment. They typically want to know the reason why something is done, and the reason needs to make sense (whether it is politically correct or not).
Some more information on the NT Rational:
Most uncommon of the Temperaments
May be absent-minded but often shows flashes of brilliance
Quick grasp of complex theories and systems
Enjoys thinking and intellectual pursuits
Often thinks about things that others don’t normally think about, such as the nature of the universe, religious issues, politics, philosophy, etc. NT’s want to figure out how and why the world works.
Are technical with their language and strive to be logical and exact when speaking to others
Easily notice inconsistencies
Natural non-conformist
Great analyzers
Naturally good with technology (NT’s were key in the birth and growth of the tech era and Internet)
Skeptical
Are naturally pragmatic, always asking “Is this necessary,” “How can this be improved,” “How does this work and how can it work better?”
Can be very wise
Natural brainstormers and problem-solvers
Can be detached when involved with a project, undertaking, or thought
Set high goals for themselves and are determined to achieve them.
Strong suit in strategy
Strive for efficiency
Conceptualizers
Systematic
May have trouble adapting to conventions
NTs are very cerebral and take great pride in staying cool in crisis, not letting their emotions control them - even if it’s a matter of great importance or great intensity
Often labeled as being argumentive by other temperaments
Value independence
May bother those who are sensitive to arguments or criticism
NF (Intuition and Feeling), Idealist - Romantic, Empathetic, Authentic, Creative, Impassioned. The personality types that share the Idealist Temperament are ENFJ, INFJ, ENFP, and INFP. NF Idealist (ENFJ, INFJ, ENFP, INFP)
Romantic, empathetic, authentic, creative, and impassioned, Idealists strive to be true to themselves while inspiring and bringing out the best in others.
Some information on the NF Idealist:
Have a need to live up to their high ideals
Empathetic
Tend to glorify others and life in general
Well-trusted and cultivated intuition
Often interested in the spiritual, having a strong affinity for the mystical and what cannot be seen by the eye
As kids, often show their elaborate imaginations
Good with the use of words - if not when speaking, in writing
Strongly believes in certain causes
Romantic
Wants deep, meaningful relationships
May trust others more than they should, sometimes to the point of naivety
Often enjoys reading (from fantasy to poetry, to creative short stories, to religious texts)
Appreciates the arts and imagination
Appreciates the uniqueness of themselves and others
Natural conflict mediators with their strong insight and diplomatic nature
SJ (Sensing and Judging), Guardian - Dependable, Traditional, Loyal. The personality types that share the Guardian Temperament are ESTJ, ISTJ, ESFJ, and ISFJ. SJ Guardian (ESTJ, ISTJ, ESFJ, ISFJ)
Guardians are dependable, traditional, attentive, and loyal, striving for stability and structure, providing reliability to others.
More on the SJ Guardian:
Cautious
As kids typically followed the rules and strove to be “good” children and students
Sound, consistent
Doesn’t like to see things get wasted (whether it be food or free time, conserving and usefulness is on their mind).
Are often conservative in decision-making - whether financially, or even in what to do with their weekend.
Decisive
Strong sense of duty
Feel obligated to perform the proper role and do so effectively (often giving up their free time to do so)
Often family-oriented
Relies and sticks by their principles
Often become good authority figures
Good with logistics and details
While they may not willingly admit it, actually enjoys and needs to work - or at least being productive
Revels in looking back on the past
Strives to be respected (and typically are)
Least likely of the temperaments to tolerate a messy living or work space
SP (Sensing and Perceiving), Artisan - Adventurous, Action-Oriented, Spontaneous. The personality types that share the Artisan Temperament are ESTP, ISTP, ESFP, and ISFP. SP Artisan (ESTP, ISTP, ESFP, ISFP)
Artisans are action-oriented and live in the moment. They enjoy being spontaneous and strive for a range of experience and excitement.
More on the SP Artisan:
Likes to engage the five senses
Good at making things and working with their hands
Generous
Trust their impulses and instinct
Active
Opportunistic - in fact SP’s keep a keen and sharp lookout for anything that will give them an advantage.
Can be cunning
Good at negotiating and cutting deals
Risk-taking
As kids were always active and getting into things
Lively
Have a healthy aura about them
Seek action
Flexible
Easygoing, chill attitude about most people and things
Looks to develop skills
Learns by “doing”
Resourceful
Quick thinking (naturally responsive)
Keen senses
Typically good at multitasking
Values freedom
Using Personality Traits To Profile Literary Characters
Introversion and Extraversion
How We Get Our Energy
The first category tells us how we get our energy.
E stands for extraversion. E’s typically gain energy from their direct involvement with people and the outside world. I stands for introversion. I’s typically gain energy when given the opportunity to spend time alone and think things through.
Extravert Characteristics
Doesn’t mind being in large groups and often enjoys it
Likes to know and associate with lots of people
Prefers social interaction to time alone
When confronted with a problem, typically likes to talk it out with others and get their point of view
Known to speak before thinking
Doesn’t typically have trouble thinking of something to say, and is typically at ease in doing so
Doesn’t typically have problems meeting new people wherever they go
May need to practice their listening skills
Easily adapts to social situations
Typically appreciates situations for what they are worth as they are happening
Introvert Characteristics
Prefers one-on-one to large-group interaction
Prefers to have a few close relationships
Needs time alone to restore energy
Typically good listeners
More likely to think before speaking than extraverts are
May be lost for words at times, not knowing what to say
Enjoys reflecting
May need to get time to self to take things in before fully appreciating them
Dislikes crowds
Reserved
Introverts can be too self-absorbed while extraverts may lack introspection.I’s think about how the outward situation pertains to them and who they are, while E’s think about how they pertain to the outward situation.
Introverted doesn’t mean antisocial or socially awkward. Some of the best speakers and “people persons” of all time have been introverts. What makes them I’s is their need to be by themselves to recharge their batteries. Given this opportunity, and especially when put in a situation that means something to them, some I’s can be very publicly engaging.
I’s shouldn’t try to be like E’s and E’s shouldn’t try to be like I’s. I’s shouldn’t try to be overly talkative and try to be around people all the time. It is better for them to utilize their good listening skills in order to say something sufficient and relevant each time they do talk.
Fact: Extraverts make up a higher percentage of the population than Introverts do.
Sensing and Intuition
How We Gather Information
This category tells us how we take in information and what we choose to attend to when perceiving the world.
S stands for sensing. Those favoring S prefer to take in information in a direct, factual manner. N stands for intuition. Those favoring intuition take in information looking at the big picture, checking for underlying meaning and connections with the mind’s eye. S’s naturally think about what already exists while N’s think about what could be. N’s prefer generalizing, concepts, theories, and ideas, while S’s prefer facts and tangibles. S’s have a firm grasp of reality, know how things are, and are realistic. N’s take pride in their ability to imagine and think of ideas.
Sensor Characteristics
Good with the concrete (what can be seen)
Likes to think about what exists
Realistic
Typically has plenty of common sense
Pays attention to and remembers details
Takes in information in a step-by-step manner
Prefers direct experience
Pays attention to their surroundings
Intuitor Characteristics
Good with the abstract
Likes to think of what’s possible
Has an active imagination
Thinks outside the box
Enjoys seeing things in different ways
Likes to daydream
May be difficult to understand
Gathers information through intuitive jumps and inferences
May have unexplainable hunches or a sixth sense
Complex
Gets motivated by their inspirations
Fact: Intuition is the least common of the eight possible preferences, only characterizing about 25% of the population.
Sensor: “I like to focus on the present and what exists in front of me.”
Intuitor: “I like to think about the future and what it could or may hold.”
When intuitiors take in information, they compare and apply that information to some type of larger, big picture context - thinking of underlying meanings, envisioning possibilities, and intuiting what these can tell us about the future. Because of this, N’s often have strong vision, insight, and intuition.
S’s prefer to think concretely. While taking in information they look at the facts, empirical evidence, and past experiences. They take the information literally and catch most of the nuances and details that N’s often miss. Therefore S’s are often realistic, in touch with reality, and practical.
Thinking and Feeling
How We Make Decisions
This category tells us how we make decisions and judgments.
T stands for thinking. Those favoring thinking prefer to make decisions objectively with their head, through logic. F stands for feeling. Those favoring feeling prefer to make decisions subjectively, with their heart, based on their values and emotion. T’s value justice and fairness, while F’s value harmony and empathy.
Thinker Characteristics
Wants truth and justice
Hard-nosed, firm
Decides with head
Naturally skeptical
Critical
Blunt
Looks at principles
Objective
Feeler Characteristics
Naturally sympathetic
Strives for harmony
Empathetic and forgiving
Decides with heart
Naturally trusts others
Supportive
Tactful
Concerned with the feelings of others
Thinker: “There is a principle and outcome to everything.”
Feeler: “There is a human element to everything.”
Judging and Perceiving
How We Prefer To Live Our Life
The final category tells us how we choose to live our life and go about our daily activities - the kind of lifestyle we choose for ourselves.
J stands for judging. Those favoring judging prefer to plan things out and live in a structured manner. P stands for perceiving. Those favoring perceiving prefer to leave their options open and live in a flexible manner. Judgers are organized schedulers who like to come to conclusions. Perceivers are spontaneous improvisers who delay decision-making.
Judger Characteristics
Likes to plan
Organized
Likes to come to conclusions
Prepared
Enjoys finishing things
Relies on schedules, to-do lists, and deadlines
Typically more serious-minded than perceivers
Sees and sets boundaries
Values a job well done
Likes to know what to expect ahead of time
Decisive
Perceiver Characteristics
Likes options
Places emphasis on having fun
Spontaneous
Delays decision-making
Flexible
Good with improvisation
Adapts, goes with the flow
Enjoys starting things
Can work on many things at once
Enjoys surprises
Doesn’t like to commit because they never know what may come up
The perceiver’s idea of freedom is not being bound by limited possibilities and opportunities. The judger’s idea of freedom is being free from having the pressure to improvise due to chance
How We Get Our Energy
The first category tells us how we get our energy.
E stands for extraversion. E’s typically gain energy from their direct involvement with people and the outside world. I stands for introversion. I’s typically gain energy when given the opportunity to spend time alone and think things through.
Extravert Characteristics
Doesn’t mind being in large groups and often enjoys it
Likes to know and associate with lots of people
Prefers social interaction to time alone
When confronted with a problem, typically likes to talk it out with others and get their point of view
Known to speak before thinking
Doesn’t typically have trouble thinking of something to say, and is typically at ease in doing so
Doesn’t typically have problems meeting new people wherever they go
May need to practice their listening skills
Easily adapts to social situations
Typically appreciates situations for what they are worth as they are happening
Introvert Characteristics
Prefers one-on-one to large-group interaction
Prefers to have a few close relationships
Needs time alone to restore energy
Typically good listeners
More likely to think before speaking than extraverts are
May be lost for words at times, not knowing what to say
Enjoys reflecting
May need to get time to self to take things in before fully appreciating them
Dislikes crowds
Reserved
Introverts can be too self-absorbed while extraverts may lack introspection.I’s think about how the outward situation pertains to them and who they are, while E’s think about how they pertain to the outward situation.
Introverted doesn’t mean antisocial or socially awkward. Some of the best speakers and “people persons” of all time have been introverts. What makes them I’s is their need to be by themselves to recharge their batteries. Given this opportunity, and especially when put in a situation that means something to them, some I’s can be very publicly engaging.
I’s shouldn’t try to be like E’s and E’s shouldn’t try to be like I’s. I’s shouldn’t try to be overly talkative and try to be around people all the time. It is better for them to utilize their good listening skills in order to say something sufficient and relevant each time they do talk.
Fact: Extraverts make up a higher percentage of the population than Introverts do.
Sensing and Intuition
How We Gather Information
This category tells us how we take in information and what we choose to attend to when perceiving the world.
S stands for sensing. Those favoring S prefer to take in information in a direct, factual manner. N stands for intuition. Those favoring intuition take in information looking at the big picture, checking for underlying meaning and connections with the mind’s eye. S’s naturally think about what already exists while N’s think about what could be. N’s prefer generalizing, concepts, theories, and ideas, while S’s prefer facts and tangibles. S’s have a firm grasp of reality, know how things are, and are realistic. N’s take pride in their ability to imagine and think of ideas.
Sensor Characteristics
Good with the concrete (what can be seen)
Likes to think about what exists
Realistic
Typically has plenty of common sense
Pays attention to and remembers details
Takes in information in a step-by-step manner
Prefers direct experience
Pays attention to their surroundings
Intuitor Characteristics
Good with the abstract
Likes to think of what’s possible
Has an active imagination
Thinks outside the box
Enjoys seeing things in different ways
Likes to daydream
May be difficult to understand
Gathers information through intuitive jumps and inferences
May have unexplainable hunches or a sixth sense
Complex
Gets motivated by their inspirations
Fact: Intuition is the least common of the eight possible preferences, only characterizing about 25% of the population.
Sensor: “I like to focus on the present and what exists in front of me.”
Intuitor: “I like to think about the future and what it could or may hold.”
When intuitiors take in information, they compare and apply that information to some type of larger, big picture context - thinking of underlying meanings, envisioning possibilities, and intuiting what these can tell us about the future. Because of this, N’s often have strong vision, insight, and intuition.
S’s prefer to think concretely. While taking in information they look at the facts, empirical evidence, and past experiences. They take the information literally and catch most of the nuances and details that N’s often miss. Therefore S’s are often realistic, in touch with reality, and practical.
Thinking and Feeling
How We Make Decisions
This category tells us how we make decisions and judgments.
T stands for thinking. Those favoring thinking prefer to make decisions objectively with their head, through logic. F stands for feeling. Those favoring feeling prefer to make decisions subjectively, with their heart, based on their values and emotion. T’s value justice and fairness, while F’s value harmony and empathy.
Thinker Characteristics
Wants truth and justice
Hard-nosed, firm
Decides with head
Naturally skeptical
Critical
Blunt
Looks at principles
Objective
Feeler Characteristics
Naturally sympathetic
Strives for harmony
Empathetic and forgiving
Decides with heart
Naturally trusts others
Supportive
Tactful
Concerned with the feelings of others
Thinker: “There is a principle and outcome to everything.”
Feeler: “There is a human element to everything.”
Judging and Perceiving
How We Prefer To Live Our Life
The final category tells us how we choose to live our life and go about our daily activities - the kind of lifestyle we choose for ourselves.
J stands for judging. Those favoring judging prefer to plan things out and live in a structured manner. P stands for perceiving. Those favoring perceiving prefer to leave their options open and live in a flexible manner. Judgers are organized schedulers who like to come to conclusions. Perceivers are spontaneous improvisers who delay decision-making.
Judger Characteristics
Likes to plan
Organized
Likes to come to conclusions
Prepared
Enjoys finishing things
Relies on schedules, to-do lists, and deadlines
Typically more serious-minded than perceivers
Sees and sets boundaries
Values a job well done
Likes to know what to expect ahead of time
Decisive
Perceiver Characteristics
Likes options
Places emphasis on having fun
Spontaneous
Delays decision-making
Flexible
Good with improvisation
Adapts, goes with the flow
Enjoys starting things
Can work on many things at once
Enjoys surprises
Doesn’t like to commit because they never know what may come up
The perceiver’s idea of freedom is not being bound by limited possibilities and opportunities. The judger’s idea of freedom is being free from having the pressure to improvise due to chance
Monday, September 26, 2011
My Personality Profile
INTJ: The Mastermind
INTJ’s are critical, independent visionaries.
The INTJ is constantly analyzing, constantly looking to come to conclusions and truth on subjects. It is rare that they will stop in their drive to do so, and they often have the vision and strong strategic abilities to carry out unique and ingenious conceptions. Indeed, most possibilities, contingencies, and sides to a situation are likely to be thought of and considered by an INTJ.
"Maybe this world is another planet's Hell."
INTJ’s are extremely hard on themselves, taking their life and its successes and failures seriously. Unlike most other types, the INTJ isn’t afraid to look at their past mistakes honestly. In fact, they often brood over their mistakes, sometimes thinking back on situations from years past. However, the INTJ often thinks about possibilities years into the future as well.
"We have to be able to criticize what we love, to say what we have to say, 'cause if you’re not trying to make something better, then as far as I can tell, you are just in the way."
The strong intuition, the philosophical and strategic brilliance, and foresight of professional basketball coach Phil Jackson.
Ideas and intuitions for INTJ’s are so visionary and complex that they are beyond proper articulation. This often causes great frustration in INTJ’s. They feel that they could often have a major impact on the world but can’t seem to get it out there. It should be noted that with time and cultivation, proper articulation can be grasped. But of course, it is rarely up to the INTJ’s standards. However, when channeled and expressed through accurately properly outlets, the range of the INTJ’s influence can be groundbreaking.
The imagination combined with strong intellectual curiosity of C.S. Lewis, Aldous Huxley, and George Lucas.
Although very controversial, Friedrich Nietzsche is a strong example of an extreme INTJ. Nietzsche was extremely independent, had brilliant insights, and saw the world in a unique way, much different from the norm. Detached and lost in thought, this complex character often came up with ingenious, deep-colored generalizations and conclusions.
“I don’t really know what he’s thinking. All I know is that he can see through me and I don’t like it.”
Skeptical in nature, INTJ’s want to get to the bottom of things. The best way for an INTJ to do this? By arguing. Using concepts focused on an array of possibilities and contingencies, INTJ’s will spring their theories and test them out against the arguments of others. They then rely on deductive logic to come to their final conclusion. They even have these arguments with themselves in their own head.
"People who have given us their complete confidence believe that they have a right to ours. The inference is false; a gift confers no rights."
INTJ’s almost instantly think of things others haven’t thought of. Unlike the INTP, the INTJ is not happy simply analyzing and thinking of ideas for their own sake. INTJ’s want to see their ideas put to use. The INTJ may even deem an idea worthless until it is proven to have some kind of value. Yet INTJ’s have the drive and determination to see it happen.
INTJ’s are often misunderstood. Their complex, aloof nature causes them to sometimes be unaware of how they come across to others. Their pragmatic, insidious nature can cause them to seem uneasy or inconsiderate. INTJ’s want to get down to business and may rub some the wrong way because of this. The INTJ wants to see results.
“If anyone figures out the meaning of life it will probably be an INTJ.”
INTJ’s thirst for progress. If they don’t see it happening at the moment, they need to at least see a possibility of it or he will be discouraged. Often uneasy with small talk and goofing around, the INTJ hates what they see as wasted time. The INTJ wants to get things done and completed successfully, and doesn't want to BS during the process. Yet, pragmatic to the core, and always focused on the end result, the INTJ will put up with things they disagree with if it means coming to the best possible outcome.
Often with a sarcastic tone and unexpressive face, the INTJ will play mind games with those around them - sometimes even inciting comments and actions just to see how others react in order to shed more light on that person and how they think. INTJ’s need to remind themselves that those who don’t share their strengths may have useful abilities that the INTJ doesn’t have.
"If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear as it is, infinite."
In fiction INTJ’s are typically intelligent and funny (dry and sarcastically so) (Stewie, Daria, Becker, Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, David Spade’s character in Tommy Boy, Lawyer from Sex and the City). Fictionally, INTJ’s often pull off complex plans and strategies (Hannibal Lecter, and "The Bride" in Kill Bill).
Despite being a small percentage of the population, INTJ’s have made a big impact and are often fascinating people. In fact, once you can see the similarities between some fictional and famous INTJ’s - from Family Guy Stewie to Dennis Miller, Grendel to Nietzsche, Phil Jackson to Yoda. The fact that these people can be characterized by different traits yet all fall under the INTJ category is a testament to the complexity of the INTJ.
“Life’s the same, it’s inside you.”
INTJ’s are of the Rational Temperament. Rationals are Technical, Competent, Ingenious, Skeptical, Innovative, and Non-Conformist. The personality types that share the Rational Temperament are ENTJ, INTJ, ENTP, and INTP.
INFJ’s and INTJ’s have the dominant function of Introverted Intuition (Ni). Introverted Intuition involves attempts to conceive the future, possible contingences, and the significance of things.
More on the INTJ
Loves thinking up new plans, possibilities, paradigms and worlds
Naturally and quickly asks themselves what is possible, then tests it in their mind to see if it can be pulled off
Often find themselves disgusted with the foolishness of the majority
May be so involved with finding truth that they hurt others’ feelings in the process, often without realizing it
Have the lowest tolerance for ignorance of all the types
Constantly looking to switch perceptions and view situations from different angles
Theoretical, idea person
Extremely rare type, making up about 1% of the population
Often have an off-the-wall, ironic, and witty sense of humor (this type is very good at plays on words).
Likes to take in information that sheds light on how people or the world works
The most independent of all the types; often prefers to be left alone to do things and will often do them better that way
Has the ability to quickly dig deep into the breadth of others’ personalities and who they are
Can be very aloof, disengaged, and lost in thought
May have theories that seem far-fetched to others
Natural non-conformist
Often much more open-minded than people give them credit for
Very introspective
Searches for objective truth
Comes to more philosophical conclusions than most
Naturally tends to generalize
Feels that anything can be improved
Are oddly often perfectionists about somethings while borderline careless about others
Strengths
Constantly looking for improvement in self and others
Naturally challenges the status quo
Very analytical
Unlikely to be a victim of the pitfalls of bureaucratic or societal influence
Best of all types at playing devil’s advocate
Can be a great listener
Unique, piercing vision
Able to intuit when things are going wrong or when something won’t work
Great with strategy and contingency plans
Knows self very well
Able to quickly spot inconsistencies in statements and plans alikea
Has a good imagination, though it’s often not apparent
Pragmatic
Has extreme determination when they put their mind to something
Innovative
Weaknesses
May expect others to have the same drive that they do, and be harsh on them when they don’t follow through or fail to do a good job
Can be very uneasy until a solution is solved, a job finished, or an answer thoroughly answered
Has to train self to put up with necessary day-to-day details
Can be overly harsh on themselves
Gets frustrated when progress isn’t being made
May try to intellectualize a moment instead of enjoying it for its own sake
Often difficult for people to understand
Gets frustrated when others aren’t being logical
Very low tolerance for “needless” small talk (which they deem as an irrelevant waste of time)
May come across as pushy or uncomfortable
Doesn’t trust others
Values own opinion and views above others and may defensively protect these in an unproductive manner
May come across as being condescending
Ignores or discounts others too quickly
Famous iNTJ's
C.S. Lewis
Friedrich Nietzsche
Thomas Jefferson
Sally Jesse Rafael
Rupert Murdoch
Kurt Vonnegut
Rudolph Giuliani
George Lucas
Dennis Miller
Aldous Huxley
Dwight Eisenhower
Stephen Hawking
Alan Greenspan
Phil Jackson
Michael Savage
Herb Brooks (Coach 1980 USA Hockey Team)
David Brooks
Charles Krauthammer
Fictional iNTJ’s
Lisa Simpson
“The Bride” (Uma Thurman’s character in Kill Bill)
Hannibal Lecter
Stewie from The Family Guy
Daria from the MTV show Daria
Grendel from Beowulf
Becker
Lawyer from Sex and the City
Phil Connors (Bill Murray’s character from Groundhog Day)
Yoda
David Spade’s character in Tommy Boy
Obe Won Konobe from Star Wars
Careers for the Mastermind:
analyst
anthropologist
business executive, administrator, manager
computer programmer, systems analyst
computer animation, computer specialist, software designer
doctor/dentist
economist
editor
engineer
inventor
judge
lawyer
mathematician
military officer
new business developer
organization director
philosopher
political scientist
professor
project developer
psychiatrist
psychologist
research
scientist
sociologist
strategic planning
strategist
supervisor
technologist
urban planner
INTJ’s are critical, independent visionaries.
The INTJ is constantly analyzing, constantly looking to come to conclusions and truth on subjects. It is rare that they will stop in their drive to do so, and they often have the vision and strong strategic abilities to carry out unique and ingenious conceptions. Indeed, most possibilities, contingencies, and sides to a situation are likely to be thought of and considered by an INTJ.
"Maybe this world is another planet's Hell."
INTJ’s are extremely hard on themselves, taking their life and its successes and failures seriously. Unlike most other types, the INTJ isn’t afraid to look at their past mistakes honestly. In fact, they often brood over their mistakes, sometimes thinking back on situations from years past. However, the INTJ often thinks about possibilities years into the future as well.
"We have to be able to criticize what we love, to say what we have to say, 'cause if you’re not trying to make something better, then as far as I can tell, you are just in the way."
The strong intuition, the philosophical and strategic brilliance, and foresight of professional basketball coach Phil Jackson.
Ideas and intuitions for INTJ’s are so visionary and complex that they are beyond proper articulation. This often causes great frustration in INTJ’s. They feel that they could often have a major impact on the world but can’t seem to get it out there. It should be noted that with time and cultivation, proper articulation can be grasped. But of course, it is rarely up to the INTJ’s standards. However, when channeled and expressed through accurately properly outlets, the range of the INTJ’s influence can be groundbreaking.
The imagination combined with strong intellectual curiosity of C.S. Lewis, Aldous Huxley, and George Lucas.
Although very controversial, Friedrich Nietzsche is a strong example of an extreme INTJ. Nietzsche was extremely independent, had brilliant insights, and saw the world in a unique way, much different from the norm. Detached and lost in thought, this complex character often came up with ingenious, deep-colored generalizations and conclusions.
“I don’t really know what he’s thinking. All I know is that he can see through me and I don’t like it.”
Skeptical in nature, INTJ’s want to get to the bottom of things. The best way for an INTJ to do this? By arguing. Using concepts focused on an array of possibilities and contingencies, INTJ’s will spring their theories and test them out against the arguments of others. They then rely on deductive logic to come to their final conclusion. They even have these arguments with themselves in their own head.
"People who have given us their complete confidence believe that they have a right to ours. The inference is false; a gift confers no rights."
INTJ’s almost instantly think of things others haven’t thought of. Unlike the INTP, the INTJ is not happy simply analyzing and thinking of ideas for their own sake. INTJ’s want to see their ideas put to use. The INTJ may even deem an idea worthless until it is proven to have some kind of value. Yet INTJ’s have the drive and determination to see it happen.
INTJ’s are often misunderstood. Their complex, aloof nature causes them to sometimes be unaware of how they come across to others. Their pragmatic, insidious nature can cause them to seem uneasy or inconsiderate. INTJ’s want to get down to business and may rub some the wrong way because of this. The INTJ wants to see results.
“If anyone figures out the meaning of life it will probably be an INTJ.”
INTJ’s thirst for progress. If they don’t see it happening at the moment, they need to at least see a possibility of it or he will be discouraged. Often uneasy with small talk and goofing around, the INTJ hates what they see as wasted time. The INTJ wants to get things done and completed successfully, and doesn't want to BS during the process. Yet, pragmatic to the core, and always focused on the end result, the INTJ will put up with things they disagree with if it means coming to the best possible outcome.
Often with a sarcastic tone and unexpressive face, the INTJ will play mind games with those around them - sometimes even inciting comments and actions just to see how others react in order to shed more light on that person and how they think. INTJ’s need to remind themselves that those who don’t share their strengths may have useful abilities that the INTJ doesn’t have.
"If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear as it is, infinite."
In fiction INTJ’s are typically intelligent and funny (dry and sarcastically so) (Stewie, Daria, Becker, Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, David Spade’s character in Tommy Boy, Lawyer from Sex and the City). Fictionally, INTJ’s often pull off complex plans and strategies (Hannibal Lecter, and "The Bride" in Kill Bill).
Despite being a small percentage of the population, INTJ’s have made a big impact and are often fascinating people. In fact, once you can see the similarities between some fictional and famous INTJ’s - from Family Guy Stewie to Dennis Miller, Grendel to Nietzsche, Phil Jackson to Yoda. The fact that these people can be characterized by different traits yet all fall under the INTJ category is a testament to the complexity of the INTJ.
“Life’s the same, it’s inside you.”
INTJ’s are of the Rational Temperament. Rationals are Technical, Competent, Ingenious, Skeptical, Innovative, and Non-Conformist. The personality types that share the Rational Temperament are ENTJ, INTJ, ENTP, and INTP.
INFJ’s and INTJ’s have the dominant function of Introverted Intuition (Ni). Introverted Intuition involves attempts to conceive the future, possible contingences, and the significance of things.
More on the INTJ
Loves thinking up new plans, possibilities, paradigms and worlds
Naturally and quickly asks themselves what is possible, then tests it in their mind to see if it can be pulled off
Often find themselves disgusted with the foolishness of the majority
May be so involved with finding truth that they hurt others’ feelings in the process, often without realizing it
Have the lowest tolerance for ignorance of all the types
Constantly looking to switch perceptions and view situations from different angles
Theoretical, idea person
Extremely rare type, making up about 1% of the population
Often have an off-the-wall, ironic, and witty sense of humor (this type is very good at plays on words).
Likes to take in information that sheds light on how people or the world works
The most independent of all the types; often prefers to be left alone to do things and will often do them better that way
Has the ability to quickly dig deep into the breadth of others’ personalities and who they are
Can be very aloof, disengaged, and lost in thought
May have theories that seem far-fetched to others
Natural non-conformist
Often much more open-minded than people give them credit for
Very introspective
Searches for objective truth
Comes to more philosophical conclusions than most
Naturally tends to generalize
Feels that anything can be improved
Are oddly often perfectionists about somethings while borderline careless about others
Strengths
Constantly looking for improvement in self and others
Naturally challenges the status quo
Very analytical
Unlikely to be a victim of the pitfalls of bureaucratic or societal influence
Best of all types at playing devil’s advocate
Can be a great listener
Unique, piercing vision
Able to intuit when things are going wrong or when something won’t work
Great with strategy and contingency plans
Knows self very well
Able to quickly spot inconsistencies in statements and plans alikea
Has a good imagination, though it’s often not apparent
Pragmatic
Has extreme determination when they put their mind to something
Innovative
Weaknesses
May expect others to have the same drive that they do, and be harsh on them when they don’t follow through or fail to do a good job
Can be very uneasy until a solution is solved, a job finished, or an answer thoroughly answered
Has to train self to put up with necessary day-to-day details
Can be overly harsh on themselves
Gets frustrated when progress isn’t being made
May try to intellectualize a moment instead of enjoying it for its own sake
Often difficult for people to understand
Gets frustrated when others aren’t being logical
Very low tolerance for “needless” small talk (which they deem as an irrelevant waste of time)
May come across as pushy or uncomfortable
Doesn’t trust others
Values own opinion and views above others and may defensively protect these in an unproductive manner
May come across as being condescending
Ignores or discounts others too quickly
Famous iNTJ's
C.S. Lewis
Friedrich Nietzsche
Thomas Jefferson
Sally Jesse Rafael
Rupert Murdoch
Kurt Vonnegut
Rudolph Giuliani
George Lucas
Dennis Miller
Aldous Huxley
Dwight Eisenhower
Stephen Hawking
Alan Greenspan
Phil Jackson
Michael Savage
Herb Brooks (Coach 1980 USA Hockey Team)
David Brooks
Charles Krauthammer
Fictional iNTJ’s
Lisa Simpson
“The Bride” (Uma Thurman’s character in Kill Bill)
Hannibal Lecter
Stewie from The Family Guy
Daria from the MTV show Daria
Grendel from Beowulf
Becker
Lawyer from Sex and the City
Phil Connors (Bill Murray’s character from Groundhog Day)
Yoda
David Spade’s character in Tommy Boy
Obe Won Konobe from Star Wars
Careers for the Mastermind:
analyst
anthropologist
business executive, administrator, manager
computer programmer, systems analyst
computer animation, computer specialist, software designer
doctor/dentist
economist
editor
engineer
inventor
judge
lawyer
mathematician
military officer
new business developer
organization director
philosopher
political scientist
professor
project developer
psychiatrist
psychologist
research
scientist
sociologist
strategic planning
strategist
supervisor
technologist
urban planner
Sunday, September 25, 2011
cultural icon research
Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill interview with IGN. The famous Mark Hamill sits down with IGN and discusses his job on Star Wars.
Introduction: I wanted to research Mark Hamill because i have been in love with star wars for my whole life and his character: Luke Skywalker is a positive influence by him being pressured to turn evil but he does what he thinks is right and sticks up for his friends and what is right.
Mark Hamill interview with IGN. The famous Mark Hamill sits down with IGN and discusses his job on Star Wars.
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