Sunday, September 14, 2014

Myers-Briggs Results

The Official Myers-Briggs results
INTJ
 
Introvert (33%)                iNtuitive (25%)                            Thinking (62%)               Judging (44%)
 
To outsiders, INTJs may appear to project an aura of "definiteness", of self-confidence. This self-confidence, sometimes mistaken for simple arrogance by the less decisive, is actually of a very specific rather than a general nature; its source lies in the specialized knowledge systems that most INTJs start building at an early age. INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don't know.

This is the opening paragraph and I thought that this already accurately described me. My self-confidence is out the roof when it comes to things like wrestling and most people do think I am arrogant because of that.


INTJs are perfectionists, with a seemingly endless capacity for improving upon anything that takes their interest. INTJs are known as the "Systems Builders" of the types, perhaps in part because they possess the unusual trait combination of imagination and reliability. Whatever system an INTJ happens to be working on is for them the equivalent of a moral cause to an INFJ; perfectionism. Anyone considered to be "slacking," including superiors, will lose their respect. 

This above part is also extremely accurate about me. I take everything seriously and can see how one could interpret that work as the equivalent of a moral cause. I definitely strive for perfection whether it is looking for that A in school or trying to hit a move perfectly in wrestling. It is indeed true that if someone on a team doesn't do their part, then they will lose my respect easily.

Typical INTJ career choices are in the sciences and engineering, but they can be found wherever a combination of intellect and incisiveness are required (e.g., law, some areas of academia). 

This part is the only real thing I disagree with as the sciences and engineering are the last two things on earth I would think about doing as a career. However,the section is countered by the part of law in which I actually am interested in.

Many INTJs tend to have little patience and less understanding of such things as small talk. To complicate matters, INTJs are usually extremely private people, and can often be naturally impassive as well, which makes them easy to misread and misunderstand. 

This is quite possibly the most accurate thing that has been said about me being an INTJ yet. If somebody really knows me then they will know that patience is my worst quality by far and I hate the idea of "small talk". Most people do misread or misunderstand me on a daily basis as well.

Famous INTJs
Susan B. Anthony
Dan Aykroyd
Chevy Chase
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor
Hannibal, Carthaginian military leader
C. S. Lewis
General Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State
Thomas Jefferson
Gandalf the Grey
Hannibal Lecter
Professor Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes' nemesis
                            

I especially loved being compared to or recognized as being similar to this list of great and respectable people. I think my favorite person on this list is Hannibal the military leader because of his cunning and wily thinking and ideas that almost overthrew the entire Roman empire in his military campaign.
 
The solicitation I will share was written by my mom. I'm using this specific one because my mom is extremely special to me and I value her opinion of me very much. The five words she used to describe me are Determined, Compassionate, Funny, Ethical/Integrity, and Cooperative.
 
            Champions are not born, they are made. Cale's determination has made him a champion on the wrestling mat, in the classroom, and in the game of life. His integrity and highly ethical standards contribute to Cale's reliable leadership skills, and because he is so cooperative and compassionate, he is a well respected team player in a variety of social circles. Uncanny perseverance has been instrumental in achieving countless athletic victories, obtaining and maintaining academic success, and even saving his life. Having a terrific sense of humor balances Cale's driven personality, and round out a set of characteristics that peers, elders, and authority figures are naturally drawn to. He is just plain fun to be around! Cale is a confident, yet very humble young man; a very likeable package.

Friday, September 12, 2014