Enneagram vs. the 16 Types
Recently, I’ve gone on an Enneagram journey. In the past, I’ve made varying assumptions about Enneagram, which I was hesitant to state absolutely, knowing that personality systems tended to suffer from stereotyping and surface-level information. I’m glad I kept myself fairly neutral on the subject, because I have learned a thing or two. In this […]
By Mara on July 19, 2021Once Upon A Time: David [Charming] (ESFJ)
Fe: “At least we’re together.” “A small price to pay for what I get in return. A chance to save my grandson and to help my family get home.” “When it comes to family we always find a way.” Prince David appears to be an Fe dominant, as opposed to an ISFJ like many believe […]
By Mara on July 8, 2021Misusing Personality Systems
Myers-Briggs. Enneagram. Socionics. Big Five. You’ve likely heard of all of these personality theories, and I’m sure countless others. Once someone goes down the rabbit hole of typology, it’s usually not long before they start branching out into other theories on the subject. This has led to a pet peeve of mine: using one theory […]
By Mara on July 6, 2021Once Upon A Time: Snow White (INFP)
Fi: “She wanted revenge more than she wanted love, and I can’t imagine living that way. I want to be guided by love.” “Believing in even the possibility of a happy ending is a powerful thing, but living with that kind of belief… That’s the most powerful thing of all. “ Snow White is guided […]
By Mara on July 1, 20217 ISFP Stereotypes
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The ISFP (Fi-Se-Ni-Te) is probably one of the least talked about types. Some types get a bunch of negative stereotypes. Some types get a bunch of positive stereotypes. Some types are idealized. Some types seem to be almost universally hated or criticized. The ISFP, on the other hand, seems to fly under the radar, getting […]
By Mara on June 28, 2021Mistyping the ISFP
Initially, when typing characters or people, I tend to rely on what I can best describe as a radar or gut typing. I grab my initial impression of them and see if it fits. I think it’s the result of having Se/Ni in the middle. I don’t lean too heavily on observation or impression. I […]
By Mara on June 21, 2021The Value of Extraverted Sensing (Se)
Se, or Extraverted Sensing, gets associated with so many things. Good reflexes. Physical Skills. Athletics. Observation. Truthfully, much of this is anecdotal, and unfair to other types. Are we really going to say that other types can’t have skills? That’s stupid. We can all receive training, and improve our reflexes. As we (PracticalTyping) say over […]
By Mara on June 14, 2021Once Upon A Time: Peter Pan (ESFP)
Se: Peter Pan appears to be an Se dominant. In his original form as Malcom, his primary focus appears to be freedom and indulgence. He has no desire to be responsible, and resents Rumpel for weighing him down, although he doesn’t say this until later. He essentially cons people in town through a gambling game […]
By Mara on June 10, 20219 ISTP Stereotypes
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Out of all the sensor types, the ISTP (Ti-Se-Ni-Fe) seems to be one of the most favorably viewed, which mean the ISTP stereotypes aren’t that bad. You can correct me if I’m wrong, but I was struggling to find any really negative stereotypes surrounding this type. Granted, it’s not nearly as coveted as some types, […]
By Mara on June 7, 202112 Monkeys (2015): James Cole (ISTP)
Ti: “She looked up at me, and she smiled like she forgave me. And I never knew it before that moment, that was what I wanted. …I don’t deserve it. I know that. But still, ever since that’s what I’ve been rushing towards you know, just trying to make everything make sense.” “Let’s get something […]
By Mara on June 3, 2021