INTJ vs ISTJ: 8 Differences

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INTJ vs ISTJ is a very common typing dilemma, because these types are actually pretty similar. They both share the same extraverted function, which means that the key differences between the two lie in their introverted functions. Naturally, this makes the INTJ vs ISTJ differences more subtle, or at the very least, concealed initially. I’m […]

By Mara on December 28, 2018

My Hero Academia: Eijiro Kirishima (ESFP)

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Se: “Let’s go charging into battle together!” to Bakugo “I’m shaking with excitement!” As a dominant extraverted sensor, Kirishima is impulsive and highly competitive. He has no issues reacting in the immediate moment, and is usually one of the first to do so.  For instance, when the USJ was attacked, Bakugo and him are the […]

By Ryan and Mara on December 21, 2018

My Hero Academia: Shota Aizawa (ISTP)

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Ti: “Do what you want. Just decide before my nap’s over. “ “How did you talk me into this?” “My wellbeing is irrelevant.” “You kids are not rational enough.” Aizawa emphasizes being rational and logical. He questions any current systems in place and judges them against whether or not they make sense. For instance, he […]

By Ryan and Mara on December 15, 2018

My Hero Academia: Tenya Iida (ISTJ)

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Si: “You take things at face value a little too much” his older brother to him. Iida is very meticulous, straightforward, observant, and high strung. He is frequently shown asking very specific questions in an attempt to clarify whatever is being taught or explained. This aspect of his character introduced immediately in the show, when […]

By Ryan and Mara on December 14, 2018

6 Reasons Why MBTI Tests Give You Bad Results

in Personality Typing 101

When I first learned about MBTI, I took one of those free online tests, as most people do. Surprisingly enough, as a young teenager, it actually pegged me right. (I questioned it later, switched to a different personality type, but then eventually ended up right back where I’d started.) Unfortunately, this is not always the […]

By Mara on December 7, 2018

My Hero Academia: Katsuki Bakugo (ESTP)

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Se: “Show us with your actions, not your cheap words!” Bakugo appears to be a Se dominant. He launches into action without a second thought. He usually strategizes on the fly rather than planning in advance. For instance, when fighting Tokoyami, Bakugo figures out the guy’s weakness by attacking over and over again. Bakugo has […]

By Ryan and Mara on December 4, 2018

One-Punch Man: Genos (ISTJ)

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Si: “It all started 4 years ago… I was 15 years old and still a normal human being. Even in this harsh world, I had a pretty happy and peaceful life with my family until then…” “If this is the path you choose to walk… I will not interfere. But if you turn the people […]

By Mara on November 27, 2018

One-Punch Man: Saitama (ISTP)

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Ti: “There’s no sign that the evils of this world are disappearing. That hasn’t changed since before I became a hero. So I guess that means I haven’t really made any difference. I’m not necessarily sad about that, but there has been something bothering me lately.  As the days pass, my emotions grow more distant. […]

By Mara on November 20, 2018

The Cognitive Functions In Each Position: Te and Fi

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The cognitive functions, Te and Fi, manifest differently depending on which position they hold within the function stack. In this post, I want to go over the Te-Fi / Fi-Te cognitive function pairs. I will go over each of the combinations and how the different positions change their role and effect on each personality type. […]

By Ryan on November 16, 2018

Naruto Series: Shikamaru Nara (ISTP)

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Ti: “Figuring out for yourself is a valuable part of training.” “It’s not because I’m lazy, it’s just because I don’t care.” Shikamaru is reserved, calm, cool and collected. He’s rarely shown getting emotional, and usually approaches things logically. He places little value in rules and regulations, a result of the deadly Ti-Se combination. As […]

By Mara on November 13, 2018