Thursday, August 13, 2009
12:06 AM...............................................................................
My brain has been hijacked. To allow my system to recover from shock. I took some quizzes on FB. Quizzes like "Which female body part are you?" (fyi, I am the eyes - window to the soul. Ha) Something more deserving to mentioned is the "What's Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type?" quiz.
Not too long ago. I took the test somewhere else (outside of FB) and got the same result. Halim should rmb this :)
It's the same result I got this time, INTJ. So it has to be pretty accurate I guess.
Apparently, both Greenspan and Bernake are INTJs. Is this why I am naturally drawn to econs or is this some form of heuristics at play.
Ah...anyways. I like econs. So, I do econs. (I realize that the preceding sentence sounds wrong, but I have no intention to rephrase it)
When in doubt, always go back to the basics :)
Here's more on INTJ:
Rational Portrait of the Mastermind (INTJ)
All Rationals are good at planning operations, but Masterminds are head and shoulders above all the rest in contingency planning. Complex operations involve many steps or stages, one following another in a necessary progression, and Masterminds are naturally able to grasp how each one leads to the next, and to prepare alternatives for difficulties that are likely to arise any step of the way. Trying to anticipate every contingency, Masterminds never set off on their current project without a Plan A firmly in mind, but they are always prepared to switch to Plan B or C or D if need be.
Masterminds are rare, comprising no more than, say, one percent of the population, and they are rarely encountered outside their office, factory, school, or laboratory. Although they are highly capable leaders, Masterminds are not at all eager to take command, preferring to stay in the background until others demonstrate their inability to lead. Once they take charge, however, they are thoroughgoing pragmatists. Masterminds are certain that efficiency is indispensable in a well-run organization, and if they encounter inefficiency-any waste of human and material resources-they are quick to realign operations and reassign personnel. Masterminds do not feel bound by established rules and procedures, and traditional authority does not impress them, nor do slogans or catchwords. Only ideas that make sense to them are adopted; those that don't, aren't, no matter who thought of them. Remember, their aim is always maximum efficiency.
In their careers, Masterminds usually rise to positions of responsibility, for they work long and hard and are dedicated in their pursuit of goals, sparing neither their own time and effort nor that of their colleagues and employees. Problem-solving is highly stimulating to Masterminds, who love responding to tangled systems that require careful sorting out. Ordinarily, they verbalize the positive and avoid comments of a negative nature; they are more interested in moving an organization forward than dwelling on mistakes of the past.
Masterminds tend to be much more definite and self-confident than other Rationals, having usually developed a very strong will. Decisions come easily to them; in fact, they can hardly rest until they have things settled and decided. But before they decide anything, they must do the research. Masterminds are highly theoretical, but they insist on looking at all available data before they embrace an idea, and they are suspicious of any statement that is based on shoddy research, or that is not checked against reality.
Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, Dwight D. Eisenhower, General Ulysses S. Grant, Frideriche Nietsche, Niels Bohr, Peter the Great, Stephen Hawking, John Maynard Keynes, Lise Meitner, Ayn Rand and Sir Isaac Newton are examples of Rational Masterminds.
From: http://www.keirsey.com/handler.aspx?s=keirsey&f=fourtemps&tab=5&c=mastermind
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INTJ Personality Type
Everything is capable of logical prediction
INTJs generally are logically strong willed individuals whose thinking leads to high degrees of intuition and adherence to systems to achieve their desired goals. Systems = Efficient action.
INTJs at an early age begin developing logical pattern forming observations of the world and its interconnected systems. Often, bemusement in the observation of others inconsistent nature, leads them to extended periods of introspection and reflection.
INTJs tend to have very inquisitive minds and enjoy (almost always) having a solution. To many INTJs, a solution that is best fit against their knowledge framework is better than no solution; intuition often has a great deal of input into these fuzzy logic answers. Intuition is materially correct until materially proven wrong.
Many INTJs have well defined beliefs in line with their Judging (J) function, which coupled with their desired to; think, learn and understand, often leads to greater enjoyment of Introversion (I) (Introversion of the mind, not to be confused with Introversion of the physical self). The positive feedback loop of Thinking (T) with (I) leads to an accelerating Intuition (N). Many INTJs throughout their lives can often be seen initially as "slower" learners while they fully and methodically comprehend new information/logic against their own internal knowledge framework. (An external manifestation of the reflective process). Information and observations are logical pieces in a bigger jigsaw.
Often many INTJs can be frustrated by the seemingly linear thinking of colleagues who simply memorize a sequence of understanding as a straight A to B, rather than understand all the permutations and logic of traveling from A to B. Over time INTJs who's substantial knowledge framework has been accumulating, begin to fully realize their attributes in areas such as e.g. strategy, research and unstructured problem situations. (damn true. Ha)
It is quoted that of those with an INTJ profile, some 37% fall within the top 2% of IQ measures. The highest of any type, with INTP second. However, it should be noted that IQ tests are quite geared to pattern forming and predictive assessment. (A correlation between "type" self assessment and IQ, is therefore quite plausible).
Negative Aspects to INTJs
Just as an INTJs positive feedback loop between the Introversion and Thinking can lead to heightened Intuition, a similar situation can occur with Introversion. An INTJ can become progressively more introverted due to less developed social skills (Left out) and/or simply dismissing the majority of people (Opting out) who are "inconsequential" to the gathering and understanding of "Things".
In order for an INTJ to be successful in leveraging people for the achievement of substantial goals this can be problematic, furthermore this has significant ramifications for interpersonal relationships. The key for INTJs is to participate and empathize with the motivations of other "types", also, as inconceivable it might seem to many an INTJ; that life has to be (in the majority) simply enjoyed, in fact it will help them achieve far greater feats if they do so.
Positive aspects of INTJs
Friends of INTJs are often very good friends as there isn't the requirement to be energized by having flexible attitudes to appease the many.
Trustable - Logical and coherent reasonableness.
Excellent conversational and insightful observational viewpoints.
Invariably have contingency plans in place to counteract life's issues (e.g. money in the bank for a rainy day).
Different types even within INTJs
While all INTJs have a similar scientific and systematic analysis/observation of issues, they do use these in alignment with their differencing motivations.
Indeed it is likely that while a proportion of INTJs are genetically predisposed to this pattern behavior, a number develop the behavior in alignment with their own inherently driven nature.
A good test showing these differences is a basic Enneagram Test. Approximately 50% of INTJs will type as a 5 (Scientist type) with the rest scattered over different orientations. It is tentatively suggested that driven types are more likely to type in classes other than the 5.
From http://www.intjtribe.com/
Not too long ago. I took the test somewhere else (outside of FB) and got the same result. Halim should rmb this :)
It's the same result I got this time, INTJ. So it has to be pretty accurate I guess.
Apparently, both Greenspan and Bernake are INTJs. Is this why I am naturally drawn to econs or is this some form of heuristics at play.
Ah...anyways. I like econs. So, I do econs. (I realize that the preceding sentence sounds wrong, but I have no intention to rephrase it)
When in doubt, always go back to the basics :)
Here's more on INTJ:
Rational Portrait of the Mastermind (INTJ)
All Rationals are good at planning operations, but Masterminds are head and shoulders above all the rest in contingency planning. Complex operations involve many steps or stages, one following another in a necessary progression, and Masterminds are naturally able to grasp how each one leads to the next, and to prepare alternatives for difficulties that are likely to arise any step of the way. Trying to anticipate every contingency, Masterminds never set off on their current project without a Plan A firmly in mind, but they are always prepared to switch to Plan B or C or D if need be.
Masterminds are rare, comprising no more than, say, one percent of the population, and they are rarely encountered outside their office, factory, school, or laboratory. Although they are highly capable leaders, Masterminds are not at all eager to take command, preferring to stay in the background until others demonstrate their inability to lead. Once they take charge, however, they are thoroughgoing pragmatists. Masterminds are certain that efficiency is indispensable in a well-run organization, and if they encounter inefficiency-any waste of human and material resources-they are quick to realign operations and reassign personnel. Masterminds do not feel bound by established rules and procedures, and traditional authority does not impress them, nor do slogans or catchwords. Only ideas that make sense to them are adopted; those that don't, aren't, no matter who thought of them. Remember, their aim is always maximum efficiency.
In their careers, Masterminds usually rise to positions of responsibility, for they work long and hard and are dedicated in their pursuit of goals, sparing neither their own time and effort nor that of their colleagues and employees. Problem-solving is highly stimulating to Masterminds, who love responding to tangled systems that require careful sorting out. Ordinarily, they verbalize the positive and avoid comments of a negative nature; they are more interested in moving an organization forward than dwelling on mistakes of the past.
Masterminds tend to be much more definite and self-confident than other Rationals, having usually developed a very strong will. Decisions come easily to them; in fact, they can hardly rest until they have things settled and decided. But before they decide anything, they must do the research. Masterminds are highly theoretical, but they insist on looking at all available data before they embrace an idea, and they are suspicious of any statement that is based on shoddy research, or that is not checked against reality.
Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, Dwight D. Eisenhower, General Ulysses S. Grant, Frideriche Nietsche, Niels Bohr, Peter the Great, Stephen Hawking, John Maynard Keynes, Lise Meitner, Ayn Rand and Sir Isaac Newton are examples of Rational Masterminds.
From: http://www.keirsey.com/handler.aspx?s=keirsey&f=fourtemps&tab=5&c=mastermind
~
INTJ Personality Type
Everything is capable of logical prediction
INTJs generally are logically strong willed individuals whose thinking leads to high degrees of intuition and adherence to systems to achieve their desired goals. Systems = Efficient action.
INTJs at an early age begin developing logical pattern forming observations of the world and its interconnected systems. Often, bemusement in the observation of others inconsistent nature, leads them to extended periods of introspection and reflection.
INTJs tend to have very inquisitive minds and enjoy (almost always) having a solution. To many INTJs, a solution that is best fit against their knowledge framework is better than no solution; intuition often has a great deal of input into these fuzzy logic answers. Intuition is materially correct until materially proven wrong.
Many INTJs have well defined beliefs in line with their Judging (J) function, which coupled with their desired to; think, learn and understand, often leads to greater enjoyment of Introversion (I) (Introversion of the mind, not to be confused with Introversion of the physical self). The positive feedback loop of Thinking (T) with (I) leads to an accelerating Intuition (N). Many INTJs throughout their lives can often be seen initially as "slower" learners while they fully and methodically comprehend new information/logic against their own internal knowledge framework. (An external manifestation of the reflective process). Information and observations are logical pieces in a bigger jigsaw.
Often many INTJs can be frustrated by the seemingly linear thinking of colleagues who simply memorize a sequence of understanding as a straight A to B, rather than understand all the permutations and logic of traveling from A to B. Over time INTJs who's substantial knowledge framework has been accumulating, begin to fully realize their attributes in areas such as e.g. strategy, research and unstructured problem situations. (damn true. Ha)
It is quoted that of those with an INTJ profile, some 37% fall within the top 2% of IQ measures. The highest of any type, with INTP second. However, it should be noted that IQ tests are quite geared to pattern forming and predictive assessment. (A correlation between "type" self assessment and IQ, is therefore quite plausible).
Negative Aspects to INTJs
Just as an INTJs positive feedback loop between the Introversion and Thinking can lead to heightened Intuition, a similar situation can occur with Introversion. An INTJ can become progressively more introverted due to less developed social skills (Left out) and/or simply dismissing the majority of people (Opting out) who are "inconsequential" to the gathering and understanding of "Things".
In order for an INTJ to be successful in leveraging people for the achievement of substantial goals this can be problematic, furthermore this has significant ramifications for interpersonal relationships. The key for INTJs is to participate and empathize with the motivations of other "types", also, as inconceivable it might seem to many an INTJ; that life has to be (in the majority) simply enjoyed, in fact it will help them achieve far greater feats if they do so.
Positive aspects of INTJs
Friends of INTJs are often very good friends as there isn't the requirement to be energized by having flexible attitudes to appease the many.
Trustable - Logical and coherent reasonableness.
Excellent conversational and insightful observational viewpoints.
Invariably have contingency plans in place to counteract life's issues (e.g. money in the bank for a rainy day).
Different types even within INTJs
While all INTJs have a similar scientific and systematic analysis/observation of issues, they do use these in alignment with their differencing motivations.
Indeed it is likely that while a proportion of INTJs are genetically predisposed to this pattern behavior, a number develop the behavior in alignment with their own inherently driven nature.
A good test showing these differences is a basic Enneagram Test. Approximately 50% of INTJs will type as a 5 (Scientist type) with the rest scattered over different orientations. It is tentatively suggested that driven types are more likely to type in classes other than the 5.
From http://www.intjtribe.com/
