Recently, I took a online test called "16 Personalities"
Was pretty skeptical at first but there was no harm giving it a try.
You should too. Here's the link
http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
So after answering 60 weird questions, the test told me that I was INTP personality.
Your personality type:
INTP.
Strength of individual traits:
Introversion - 16%,
Intuition - 16%,
Thinking - 24%,
Perceiving - 16%.
What's that???
INTP personality
“Philosophers”, “architects”, “dreamy professors”… These epithets are
most often used to describe the INTP personality type. INTPs love
theories and believe that everything can be analyzed and improved. They
are not that concerned about the real world and practical things – from
the INTPs’ perspective, it is often less exciting than ideas and
intellectual pursuits. People with this personality type have no
difficulties noticing patterns where others cannot – this makes them
brilliant theorists and analysts.
The accumulated knowledge is the most valued asset of any INTP.
Imagine an immensely complicated clockwork which is constantly
absorbing, processing and generating all kinds of theories – this is how
the INTP mind works. People with the INTP personality type possess the
most logically precise mind of all personality types – they can easily
notice even the tiniest discrepancies between two statements, no matter
how much time would have passed in between. It is a bad idea to lie to
an INTP. They may appear dreamy sometimes, but this is not because their
mind is resting – quite the opposite.
INTPs
are enthusiastic and impartial when it comes to dealing with problems –
they drill through the details and then develop a unique approach and
ultimately a viable solution. INTPs are usually very intelligent and
insightful people, able to remain unbiased in any situation. They
absolutely love new ideas and theories and would never miss an
opportunity to discuss them with other people – however, this
never-ending thinking process also makes them look somewhat pensive and
detached, as INTPs are perfectly able to conduct full-fledged debates in
their own heads.
People with this personality type may also find it quite difficult to
explain their thoughts to others, even when it becomes obvious that
their theories are not easily graspable. INTPs may also move on to
another topic before their co-workers or partners have figured out what
the INTP wanted to say.
INTPs cannot stand routine work – they would much rather tackle a
difficult theoretical problem. INTP personalities really have no limits
when it comes to theoretical riddles – if there is no easy solution and
the topic is interesting enough, an INTP can spend ages trying to come
up with a solution.
INTP personalities are usually very shy and reluctant when it comes
to meeting other people. However, INTPs can also be very friendly and
confident when they interact with people they know well or talk about
things that interest them. INTPs are flexible and relaxed in nearly all
situations, except when their beliefs or logical conclusions are being
criticized. In those cases, the INTP is likely to become very defensive
and argue tirelessly.
Sharing many personality traits with other T types, INTPs do not
really understand or value decisions based on feelings or subjective
opinions. In their opinion, the only good solution is the logical
solution – INTPs do not see a point in using emotional arguments. Such
an approach preserves the “sanctity” of their intellectual method;
however, this also makes it difficult for INTP personalities to
understand other people’s feelings or satisfy their emotional needs.
Individuals with the INTP personality type are likely to be very
open-minded and even eccentric. These traits, combined with their
capacity for inventiveness and original thought, make up a very powerful mix – it is not surprising that INTPs are responsible for
many scientific discoveries. An INTP is unlikely to care much about
social expectations and the “usual” goals such as job security –
however, they will do their best to find an environment where their
creative genius and potential can be expressed.
One of the few bottlenecks that INTPs impose upon themselves is their
restless fear of possible failure. No other personality type worries
that much about missing a piece of the mental puzzle or overlooking some
crucial fact that might lead to a better solution. Unlike their more
confident INTJ or ENTJ cousins, INTPs could spend ages reflecting on
their actions. Even when an INTP is arguing with someone, this should be
taken with a grain of salt – they might as well be arguing with their
own mind.
So there's it...
I can say, it really hits the spot. It's as accurate as it can get.
I do admit I'm ain't perfect or genius. But I'm willing to learn from people things that I might not know and continue adapting in this cruel world
