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
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