Updates and Current Projects
It’s been a busy month. We have done way less writing than intended, which is why the list at the bottom of this page will be sparse. However, we are excited to share that we’ve finally released an initial, beta version of our personality test, which you can find here: https://practicaltyping.com/free-personality-test/. A link to it is also located in the navbar. Of course, we will continually tweak it as a necessary. This is by no means our “final” version. Personality tests are really tricky, because there are so many factors affecting their accuracy. Over the last 24 hours alone, as we saw results start to come in, we felt compelled to make minor adjustments to things like the confidence level and the alternate type suggestions.
Of course, we would like to thank everyone who has contributed, and provided feedback throughout the process over the last 8+ months.
That’s it for now. I’ll try to update this page at the beginning of every month. See below for the updated the list of ongoing projects. Don’t forget to comment if you have any questions, thoughts, or suggestions. We’d love to hear from you!
Articles in the Works
These are subject to change, but our current intentions are…
Theory Article: Thinking vs Feeling
Dichotomy comparison
Character Article(s): Big Bang Theory
We’re going to start working on typing characters from this show.
Character Article: Type Lists of Fictional Characters in Anime
For instance, 7 INFPs in Anime, 7 INTPs in Anime, etc. Currently, in progress.
Character articles written/ready:
1. Young Sheldon
2. Young Sheldon: Mary Cooper
3. The Myers-Briggs Personality Types in Young Sheldon
Theory articles written/ready:
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Just like to mention here that I enjoy your new personality type assessment. I have taken it twice with a day in between to see whether my results would be consistent. They are: ENTJ with a high confidence level. It is also really nice that you put the two highest scoring cognitive functions (Te and Ni) on the results page. Sometimes, listing all of the cognitive functions can be a bit confusing, especially since the lower functions are harder to assess (I guess).
Thank you!
How do you guys feel about typing characters from “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency”?
I know I said I wasn’t going to take the test because I was afraid of being sent into a months-years long self-typing analysis spiral but I actually got “INTP with high confidence”, so I guess I don’t have to do that now! haha
To quote Red Mother from OtherCide: “How foolish my fears…”
I might go back and put fictional characters whose type I’m unsure of through it. Perhaps not what the test was meant for but the results should at least help narrow things down or point me in the right direction. Plus it’ll be fun, haha.
Nice! Worried for nothing 😛 If it makes you feel any better, I never doubted INTP for a second lol
I have something I want to talk about and it relates to extraverted perceiving. I reread the articles for INFPs and ISFPs about tips for self-development and something was off for me. In point number 3 for the ISFP article, it said : “Tip #4: Se users often find it much easier to be motivated when they either enjoy the process or see instant results. Unfortunately, in many projects, there’s a grinding phase that’s mundane and boring. (For instance, learning a new skill often takes tons of practice which can be extremely monotonous after a while, but it’s necessary to work through this to achieve that desired end result.) Try to envision your desired end result and keep that at the front of your mind when you’re stuck in the boring phase. If possible, find ways to make the process more enjoyable. Obviously, how you can do this will vary greatly depending on your specific goal, but don’t forget the little things like maybe listening to music or drinking your favorite beverage.” .
For INFPs in the same point, it was : “Tip #2: Ne users often find it easier to be motivated when they have multiple tasks to switch between. It gives them the variety they crave and prevents any one project from growing stale. Every project has a grinding phase, where you’re putting out a bunch of hard work with no exciting results yet. (For instance, learning a new skill often takes tons of practice which can be extremely monotonous after a while. However, it’s necessary to work through this to achieve that desired end result.) If you think switching between a few projects or tasks might give you some needed novelty to keep things interesting, give this a shot, but be moderate about it. Too much will halt progress.”. What I don’t understand is why Se users can’t just use the same advice that was given to Ne users for this specifically. Fundamentally, I think when you look into these types of systems, you should find your strengths and figure out how you can suit your life to fit them. They are both extraverted perceivers. Both prioritize novelty. Both are adaptable, exhibit quick-thinking, both learn things quickly and forget just as quickly, both easily prone to boredom, have variable interests and need stimulation from the outside. I think Se users absolutely can benefit from switching between different tasks and projects – not just variations within the same project or trying to find enjoyment within the confines of whatever they’re doing (not trying to bash the advice but it seems like trying to control something you sometimes can’t control).
The core of Se is about engaging with real-world experiences, and that often means seeking fresh, novel experiences rather than just modifications of the same activity. They can switch between multiple things and when they haven’t done their first activity in a while, they can switch back to that one and maintain the same level of interest. What do you guys think?