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ISFP = The ARTIST (Review)
Strengths : action-oriented, easy-going, enjoys new things, learns by experience, logical, realistic,  practical, self-confident

Weaknesses: doesn’t like commitment, easily bored, hard to get to know, insensitive, risk-taker

DOMINANT = Fi
ISFP’s primary response is to care more about personal concerns rather than objective, logical information, & how they feel about them. They have their own value system, forming spontaneous judgments based upon how things fit with their own ideas.

AUXILIARY = Se
As a support to the DOM, Se helps the ISFP to be very in tune with the world around them, focused on the present, absorbing new information & then taking action.

They’re highly aware of sensory information, keenly aware of even small changes in their immediate environment, & notice small details that others might overlook. Because of this, they often place a high emphasis on aesthetics, & appreciate the fine arts.

When remembering events from the past, they can call up strong visual imagery and present day sights, smells & sounds can evoke powerful memories of previous time.

TERTIARY = Ni
 As Ni runs in the background, it feeds off of Se-AUX. As ISFPs take in details about the world, they often develop “gut feelings” about events. It allows them to pull from every area in their brain to find valuable data, looking for patterns, often skip 10 steps ahead to predict what will happen in the future.

While they generally don’t like abstract concepts, Ni can lead them to have epiphanies about themselves & others. It makes the Fi-led internal world very abstract, involving lots of intuitive leaps.

INFERIOR = Te
Usually least preferred, here Te can limit the ISFP’s organizing ability, but can kick in in certain situations – when necessary, rather than used to make all their decisions.
Since Te is fundamentally about looking for the most efficient way to do something, under stress ISFP might become obsessed with being too precise about details, or finding the most ‘perfect’ way to express an idea.
Overuse of any inferior function can be very draining, & when under-developed – can be unhealthy when constantly given priority over other functions.

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ISFJ = The PROTECTOR (Review)
Strengths : has an eye for detail, practical, reliable, sensitive

Weaknesses: avoids confrontation, dislikes abstract concepts, neglects own needs, uncomfortable with change

DOMINANT = Si
ISFJ’s primary response is to focus on details & facts, preferring concrete information over abstract theories.

Highly attuned to the immediate environment & firmly grounded in reality -with a tendency to focus on & protect what’s familiar, so they’re often considered very traditional. When making decisions, ISFJs compare their vivid recall of past experiences in order to predict the outcome of future choices & events.

AUXILIARY = Fe
As a support to their DOM, this Fe is the main way ISFJs interact with & understand people & the world around them, being focused outwardly. It place a great emphasis on personal responses – ie. developing social harmony & connection. This is accomplished through socially appropriate or beneficial activities, such as being polite, kind, considerate & helpful.

ISFJs try to fill the wants & needs of others, based on gut instincts they have about a person or situation, sometimes even sacrificing their own desires to ensure that other people’s happiness. They read or take in info about others, picking up on their vibes. Fe also helps ISFJs relate to & communicate with people in a way that others are comfortable with.

TERTIARY = Ti
Less prominently, Ti in 3rd place helps to take in new information & experiences, as ISFJs look for connections & commonalities in order to find useful patterns that can benefit their interactions. It encourages looking for truthful answers to all of life’s questions.

ISFJs are planners and tend to be very well-organized. Rather than simply trying to understand a small part of something, they want to see how things fit together and how it functions as a whole. Because Ti-TER is right after Fe-AUX, ISFPs can balance between their stoic mental side & valuing- people aspect.

This function tends to become stronger as people age, & involves using more logic to understand how the world works.

INFERIOR = Ne
Usually least preferred, here Ne is the small part of the SiFe that craves simple new experiences & ideas, can take in facts & then explore the “what-ifs” which may lead to new insights about problems.

But because it’s the weakest, it can only be used in simple ways or for short periods.
EXP: When coming up with an idea for a project, they can take many of the details gathered from previous experience & put them together to form a really great concept. But an idea not backed by relevant practical experience can fall flat.

While ISFJs tend to be focused on the present & on concrete facts, this largely unconscious function can help balance personality by helping them to notice a variety of options. Ne can fuel sudden “lightbulb” moments where an idea strikes them out of nowhere as they’re talking.

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ESTP = The PERSUADER (Review)
Strengths : action-oriented, adaptable, energetic, funny, gregarious, influential, observant, persuasive, resourceful

Weaknesses: competitive, dramatic at times, easily bored, impulsive, insensitive

DOMINANT = Se
ESTP’s primary response is to be interested in the sights, sounds & experiences immediately around them, with little use for daydreams or flights of fancy. Because they’re so focused on the present world, ESTPs tend to be realists.

As ‘sensors’, they wants to touch, feel, hear, taste & see everything that draws their interest. When learning about something new, it’s not just enough to read about it in a textbook or listen to a lecture – they want to experience it as well.

ESTPs also have a lot of energy, so get bored in drawn-out situations or when presented with too much theoretical information. They’re the quintessential ‘doers’ – getting straight to work, & willing to take risks to get the job done.

AUXILIARY = Ti
As a support to the DOM – when making judgments about the world – here Ti focuses inward, where information is processed in a logical, rational way.

Because this aspect of the ESTP is introverted, others may not immediately notice this quality. But their inner sense of control provides them a great deal of self-discipline. They’re great at working independently, being very goal-focused when they have an objective.

They have excellent observational skills, noticing things that others tend to overlook. As they take in information, their logical mind looks for practical solutions that can be immediately applied to a problem

TERTIARY = Fe
Less prominently, Fe in 3rd place gives ESTPs a great need for inter-personal connections, so they focus on creating social harmony.
While emotions are not their strongest suit, they enjoy being at the center of attention, & are good at forming friendly rapport with others.
Even so, they’re less comfortable sharing opinions & judgments. Rather than rock the boat, they’re more concerned about pleasing others, sometimes overlooking their own needs.

INFERIOR = NI
Usually least preferred, here NI focuses the person on looking at patterns i gathered facts, & to develop a gut feelings about situations. By noticing their impressions of incoming data, they can develop a sense of what to expect will happen next.

Since Intuition is not an ESTP’s strong suit, when undeveloped, they can form strong reactions that are completely wrong. So they may conclude they don’t have good instincts.
But developed, their intuitive impressions of incoming data come more accurate, which can help to form better decisions in the future.

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ESTJ = The DIRECTOR (Review)
Strengths : dependable, hard-working, practical, realistic, self-confident, strong leadership skills, traditional

Weaknesses: argumentative, bossy, inflexible, insensitive, not good at expressing feelings

DOMINANT = Te
ESTJ’s primary response is to rely on objective logic – skilled at making impersonal decisions rather than using their subjective reactions. While good at making fast & decisive choices, they can often rush to judgment before considering all the facts about a situation. Being very practical, they enjoy learning about things that have immediate, real-world use, not interested in abstract or theoretical info.

They’re mainly concerned with moving forward, & not interested in wasting time or energy nitpicking a solution to death before using it. Positively, this trait makes them good leaders, but it can sometimes make them harsh or abrasive.

AUXILIARY = Si
As a support to the DOM, Si helps ESTJs be good at remembering things with lots of detail. Memories of past events can be quite vivid, which are then used to make connections with current events.

Because Si is internally oriented, they tend to focus less on the new & more on the familiarity. They enjoy having habits & routines they can depend on, which gives them stability & predictability, but can sometimes make them stubborn & rigid.

TERTIARY =  Ne
Less prominently, Ne in 3rd place does encourage interest in new ideas or possibilities, & pushes ESTJs to explore their creativity. EXP: When thinking up a project, they combine details they’ve gathered from previous experience to form a really great concept. It can fuel sudden ‘lightbulb’ moments, & unexpectedly have them lapse into factual story-telling mode.

As they process new ideas & info, they’ll look for possible meanings, to help spot connections or patterns. This allows them to recognize that there may be more than one interpretation or possible outcome to a situation.

INFERIOR =  Fi
Usually least preferred, here Fi can cause ESFJs’ subjective feelings /opinions to override objective interpretation of experiences.
Under-developed, it can lead to having too-fast a reaction to a situation based on Te-DOM, ignoring the consequences – how their actions might affect other people, or whether a decision lines up with their own values.

ESTJs tend to give much thought to their own emotions, often as internal evaluations that lead to gut feelings. As they grow, they get much better at using Fi at the start of their decision-making. Although the most effective option will take priority, they become more aware & careful about not doing things that would hurt others.

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ISTP = The CRAFTER (Review)
Strengths: action-oriented, enjoys new things, learns by experience, is logical, realistic & practical, self-confident & easy-going

Weaknesses: doesn’t like commitment, gets bored easily, hard to get to know, can be insensitive, is a risk-taker

DOMINANT = Ti
ISTP’s primary response is to spend a lot of time thinking about & dealing with information – in their own heads. This means that much of the time they don’t talk about that they’re into, so they’re considered ‘quiet’. It makes them hard to get to know, being focused on practical results rather than on feelings

AUXILIARY = Se
As a support to the DOM, Se focuses on the present, taking things one day at a time. It can lead to avoiding long-term commitments, not wanting to think about future plans or possibilities.

TERTIARY = Ni
Less prominently, Ni in 3rd place operates indirectly, even unconsciously, – that ‘gut feeling’ they sometimes have. By synthesizing information gathered by DOM & AUX, they look for patterns, which may be responsible for sudden “aha” moments of insight, skipping 10 steps ahead to consider what may happen in the future. It allows ISTPs to turn abstract ideas into actions or come up with practical solutions

Because their internal world is very abstract & involves intuitive leaps it can be hard for ISTPs to fully explain how they reach certain conclusions.

INFERIOR = Fe
Here Fe is the least preferred, & while it tends to operate in the background, it can show up during times of stress. ISTPs often ignore their own femotions until things reach a boiling point, which can lead to lashing out in sudden inappropriate outbursts.

Fe is the ISTP’s humanitarian side, making them want to use their intelligence & creative problem-solving to help others & the world. Having Fe-INF means they start out life less aware of or equipped to deal with feelings than other types.

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ISTJ = The INSPECTOR (Review)
Strengths : detail-oriented, logical and practical, observant, orderly & organized, present-focused, realistic

Weaknesses: insensitive, judgmental, subjective, tends to blame others

DOMINANT = Si
ISTJ‘s primary response is to focus on the present moment, taking in a lot of information about their surroundings. They also have vivid memories of the past, relying on those old experiences to form their expectations for the future.

ISTJs enjoy an orderly life & like to carefully plan things out well in advance, so they pay a lot of attention to details. When things are disorganized, they have trouble resting until they’ve set everything straight or the job is done.

AUXILIARY = Te
As a support to the DOM, Te encourages focus on details & objective data rather than abstract information or personal feelings. Because it’s the primary external function, it is usually the first thing others notice about ISTJs.  Being logical & efficient, they enjoy looking for rational explanations for events, & appreciate info that has an immediate, practical application.

Te is the ISTJs main decision-making process & how they interact with the world around them. Te makes them loves efficiency & accomplishments, & can enjoy healthy competition  if they think they can win. They’re more interested in moving forward than about finding the perfect solution.

TERTIARY = Fi
Less prominently, Fi in 3rd place leads to making choices using personal interpretations based on the ISTJ’s internal set of values, often called instinct. In spite of being sensitive to others’ feelings, they measure choices & actions using their own beliefs.

Their Te-AUX may want to make a decision using logic, only to have a strong intuition from Fi kick in – a warning system telling them something they’re planning is a bad idea & to trust the gut rather than just the facts.

Since Fi is internal, ISTJs need time to mull over details of a decision that will involve their values. This can help balance between their action-oriented analytical side & the part that considers the meaning behind things. So it would benefit them to strengthen this function.

INFERIOR = Ne
While generally a least preferred function, here Ne discourages truly radical or risky thought / behavior. INTJs are generally limited to ideas that don’t challenge their religious beliefs or core principles.

Many Si-DOM types spend a lot of down time playing games or working on puzzles. This lets them use creative thought & to look for possibilities in theoretically ‘safe’ ways. In most cases, Ne-INF indulgences doesn’t have negative consequences, as they’re generally self-contained.

Developing this function can lead to a more balanced personality.

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A JUDGING Function

a. Extroverted FEELING
• as Dominant
It looks to identify what is moral by identifying what others value, then reenforce those values as a way of keeping the peace in their external environment.

Fe-dom monologue: “I will make those around me feel comfortable & happy in a cohesive manner, by identifying what we are all mutually striving for.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the empathic charmer who can get anyone to do anything for you because it’s “for their won good

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as the urge to apply one’s understanding of a given situation in a way that will satisfy the needs & desires of others.

Fe-aux monologue: “I will analyze the information that’s available to me & see how I can use it to achieve interpersonal peace.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the empathic vampire who instinctively absorbs emotions from anything / anyone that breathes

• as Tertiary
It shows up as the ability to pick up on the motivations & emotions of those around the user. The immature Fe user may then take advantage by manipulating them in a way that supports their own ends. The mature tertiary Fe user will look for ways to incorporating the needs of others into their own plans & actions.

Fe-tert monologue (prior to maturation): “I will assess the feelings of those around me to determine whether or not I can get what I want from them.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the lovable smooth-talking douchebag who can convince anyone to believe your BS

• as Inferior
It shows up originally as the user being reluctant to dabble with or express emotional issues, as the user cannot logically make sense of many of their own emotions, so doesn’t feel able to moderate them.
As Fe matures, its user will feel increasingly comfortable making & keeping emotional commitments to others, as they grow more confident in what is expected of them.

Fe-inf monologue (before maturation): “Feelings make me freeze with anxiety because I don’t know how to moderate them. I’m terrified of accidentally offending someone.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the neglected awkward child who hates people but secretly wants to be liked

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b. Introverted FEELING
• as Dominant
It shows up as a moral compass that points its user toward the direction they ought to explore next, based on how they feel about the information at hand.

Fi-dom monologue:“I must decide how I feel & where I stand on these issues before I can decide what to do.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the picky little kid who goes  “ooo… I like this!!” or “eww… I don’t like that!!” all day long

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as a way of reflecting on & assessing how the user feels about their past actions.

Fi -aux monologue: “I need to isolate myself to process how I feel about my recent the activities & decide whether or not to keep doing them.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the diva with the dramatic flair & a master repertoire of becoming hysterical on cue

•as Tertiary
It shows up as strong, unwavering set of morals & values which the user draws on to govern many of their major decisions.

Fi-tert monologue: “I must adhere to my values & morals at all costs – even if doing so is unpleasant.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the strict teacher with strong ethics who will glare at you for stepping out of line

• as Inferior
It shows up originally as a general disdain for emotional expression & a fear of being perceived as ‘weak’ by others.

As Fi matures, its user will begin to identify the role their own personal morals play in their life, & let those morals have more influence in their decision-making process.

Fi-inf monologue (prior to maturation): “Feelings are for the weak. I don’t have time to bother with such trivial matters in myself or in others.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the principles activist with a strong sense of duty who will steamroller anyone in their path

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☆ F – J : Communication Intelligence
☆ F-P : Honesty

★ Fe : People Intelligence
★ Fi : Intro-personal Intelligence

Inner dichotomy STACK Preferences (cont.)

A JUDGING option

F = FEELING functions evaluate perception & determine importance of info holistically, based on harmony, to keep peace. It deals with making value judgements – whether things are good or bad.
EXP:  Feels that stealing is right/wrong

**It’s not mainly about emotions, but rather a reasoning process in the higher brain (cortex). This is in contrast to the lower brain’s limbic system which responds to stimuli we experience as emotion.

Fe – Extroverted FEELING, directed outwards
As DOM : ENFJ, ESFJ // Secondary Fe Users: INFJ, ISFJ
Nicknames: “Collective Ethics, Harmony”

Spot them by: A desire for harmony & politeness, with & between people

Q: “What does the group feel, or others’ values need?”
Potential STRENGTH: compassionate, accommodating
Potential WEAKNESS: judgmental, conforming

Basic Desire: Peace, maintain group values, do ‘what we need’,

Fe perspective: Harmony – “How are you feeling?”. Fe works to establish inter-personal rapport, harmonize values & feelings, & respecting social norms. It’s about sharing emotions, listening to someone share, adjusting & accommodating to others.
EXP: Feels that stealing is right/wrong based on how society views it

IMAGE: Like a hospital, caring for the hurt, fulfilling their every need, forgetting about it’s own, too busy with others
GIFT: Discernment – sensitivity to the rightness & values of a situation
Physically: (As Dom) Proportional warmth, openness in eyes & mouth, attend to words

• DOM Fe users talk almost exclusively about what others are doing or thinking. THEY:
• actively try to provide others’ needs (made sure food was already prepared for guests, in case they’re hungry when arriving)
• tend to be warm & welcoming toward new acquaintances
• use confirming language when talking to someone (“Oh no / Aw”)
• make others feel comfortable by anticipating their needs & following social norms

• Their moods especially depend on the moods of those around them (genuinely & visibly cheer up after hearing someone’s good news)
• These types advocate keeping the peace, considering other’s points of view & accommodating loved ones
NOTE: Immature or unhealthy Fes are the harshest – & most vocal – judges of others

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Fi – Introverted FEELING, inner directed
As DOM: INFP & ISFP // As AUX: ENFP & ESFP
Nicknames: Individual Ethics, Authenticity

Spot them by: having Personal beliefs, moral code. Seek harmony of action & thoughts with personal values. May not always articulate those values

Q: “What do I feel or value?”
Potential STRENGTH: self-aware, principled
Potential WEAKNESS: selfish, isolated

Basic Desire: Cultivate & maintain personal values

Fi perspective: Value, Authenticity – “I’m feeling…”. Fi deeply explores & refines systems of tastes, preferences, values & morals, but can’t always articulate them.  It’s about getting in touch with one’s own emotions or beliefs & passions, in order to uncover deeper meaning. Analyzes ‘what is important’, SO – Feels that stealing is right/wrong based on whether it causes guilty or not

IMAGE: Like a compass, leading others in the right direction
GIFT: Presence – non-verbally radiating joy, peace & a standard of values
Physically: (as Dom) Glossy eyes, in a kind of personal bubble, tone of voice

• Fi Dom types tend to ‘zone out’ or daydream more than any other – even in the middle of a conversation
• generally Fis tend to use emotion-laden vocabulary (prefer “I feel like…” over “I think that…”)
THEY:
• are incredibly patient listeners, happy to let others talk as long as they need to, without jumping in to offer solutions
• connect with & show empathy by exposing their own experiences & struggles, as a way to let others know they’re not alone
• will almost always argue from a subjective or emotional standpoint – often using the way they feel to make their point
• make other people feel comfortable by having an inclusive, non-judgmental attitude
• usually advocate staying true to oneself, following your heart & doing what you know is right
NOTE: Fis are the easiest types to offend, especially if some part of their identity is questioned, or their morals are betrayed.

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A JUDGING Function

a. Extroverted THINKING
• as Dominant
It shows up as the ability to clearly envision the most effective outcome to any given situation or problem and the ability to set the corresponding plans into action.

Te-dom monologue: “I will achieve my goal by any means necessary.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the executive who can quickly identify if something is useless or mildly tolerable

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as the ability to take concrete, efficient action on the user’s analysis of what the best thing to do would be.

Te-aux monologue: “Now that I have determined the best or most reliable course of action, I will set it into motion using the most straightforward method available to me.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the organized realist who has no problem telling others all the things they’re doing wrong

• as Tertiary
It shows up as the ability to source whichever resources are necessary to make the user’s desire a reality.

Te-tert monologue: “I will employ the most straightforward method that exists in order to make my goal, dream or impulse come true.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the novice planner who actually tries very hard to accomplish things…. like having fun

• as Inferior
It shows up originally as the inability to set one’s external desires or plans into motion.

As Te matures, the user finds themselves steadily more able to source the resources they require to make their dreams a reality. They also find themselves developing the ability to express their thoughts to others in a straightforward, logical manner.

Te-inf monologue (prior to maturation): “I have many goals I want to accomplish but often have trouble tangibly setting them into motion. I fear being perceived as incompetent by others.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the rebellious confrontational child who secretly wishes they have more control over their life

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b. Introverted THINKING
• as Dominant
It shows up as the constant identification of logical patterns that exist in ones external environment as well as a keen perception for any deviations from those patterns.

Ti-dom monologue: “I must figure out exactly how everything logistically works in relation to everything else.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the critic who stays up until 4am reading wikipedia to feed your huger for knowledge

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as the identification of how the logical systems in the user’s external environment could be manipulated to work to their advantage.

Ti -aux monologue: “How can I manipulate the way that this object or situation works so that it instead works the way I’d like it to?”

SARCASTIC Version:You’re the challenger who will accept any dare, no matter how stupid, just to prove you can

• as Tertiary
It shows up as the organization of the user’s pre-existing knowledge in a logical, systematic format.

Ti-tert monologue: Where does this new hunch or piece of information I’ve acquired fit in relation to what I already know to be true?

SARCASTIC Version : You’re the sentimental analyst whose favorite pastime is directing past experiences in depth

• as Inferior
It shows up originally as an excessively critical view of others, as it searches for objective (and often harsh) truths about other people.

Ti-inf monologue (prior to maturation): “Can I use these objective observations about others to my advantage?”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the bossy queen bee who wants everyone to agree with you, & say you’re always right.

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A PERCEIVING Function

a. EXtroverted INTUITION
• as Dominant
It shows up as a seemingly never-ending plethora of theories, possibilities and inventive ideas that the user is constantly picking up on.

Ne-Dom monologue: “I am swimming in an endless sea of possibilities about what to do/experience/think about next and I want to try them all.”

SARCASTIC VERSION : Your brain constantly comes up with 99 pranks & puns per minute

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as a plethora of possibilities that arise to support or expand upon a thought or decision that the user has come to.

Ne -Aux monologue: “I see a million different ways to look at the concept I’ve been analyzing and I want to consider them all.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: Your ditzy 5-year old alien randomly blurts out wires, inappropriate ideas

• as Tertiary
It shows up as a series of creative solutions that may go into solving a given problem or moving them towards a goal.

Ne-Tert  monologue: “I will consider which possibilities will best help me accomplish the goal I have set.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You’re a dad-jokes generator, whether you are one or not, or even have one

• as Inferior 
It shows up originally as a reluctance to try new ways of doing things, occasionally giving way to anxiety over the unknown.

As Ne matures, its user will become more comfortable dwelling in uncertainties and entertaining new possibilities.

Ne-Inf  monologue (prior to maturation): “It is best to stick to the most reliable methods of getting things done. There is no sense getting lost in a sea of unpredictable possibilities.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You’re an impulsive, spoiled child acting like an aristocrat, who tempts you to burn your money

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b. INtroverted INTUITION

• as Dominant
It shows up as a keen perception for the meaningful connections that exist between the thoughts, concepts, events and occurrences in the Ni-user’s environment.

Ni-Dom monologue:“Everything is interconnected and I must determine the meaning and implication behind those connections.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You know what’s best for everyone better than they know themself – obviously

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as an understanding of how one ought to go about accomplishing his or her goals, based on a keen intuitive perception of how various courses of action are likely to unfold.

Ni-Aux monologue: “How can I use my intuitive knowledge about how things are connected in order to achieve what I want?”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You get way too satisfied by telling people “I told you so

• as Tertiary
It shows up as the desire to optimize or perfect upon one’s pre-existing talents or skills.

Ni-Tert monologue: “How can I improve upon – or even perfect – the approach that I regularly take toward my main passion or interest?”

SARCASTIC VERSION : You’re a mistrustful cynic who has problems with authority about their choices

• as Inferior 
It shows up originally as a scorn or distaste for over-analyzing what is obvious or over-planning for the future.

As inferior introverted intuition matures, the user may find themselves developing a keen ‘hunch’ for the way things are bound to unfold in the future and will enjoy entertaining these ideas.

Ni-Inf monologue (prior to maturation):“Everyone needs to stop over-analyzing everything, the answers are literally right in front of us.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You’re the optimist who believes that the future will be great by just following gut feelings

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e & i SENSING Style (1a)

A PERCEIVING Function

a. EXtroverted SENSING
• as Dominant
It shows up as the desire to engage fully with the sensory aspects of the person’s environment, without any restraint or pause for analysis.

Se-Dom thought: “I want to sample all experiences immediately available to me, & see where they lead!”

SARCASTIC Version : Everything you do has to end in you saying “Woooaaaahhhh!!!

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as the desire to experience & experiment with any sensory input the person determines to be the most enjoyable or useful

Se-Aux thought: “I want to go live out the experiences I’ve decided are the best or most enjoyable, see what happens”

SARCASTIC Version: This is unnecessarily dangerous, so of course you’re first in line to try it

• as Tertiary
It shows up as the person’s ability to pick up cues from their external environment, & react to them with a sense of natural confidence

Se-Ter thought: “I prefer to plan ahead, but when necessary, I can think surprisingly well on my feet, being in tune with what’s going on around me.”

SARCASTIC Version: You put on your designer clothes to go shopping

• as Inferior
It originally shows up as distrust of the physical world arounds the person, or the pervasive belief that their intellect can & must be trusted above the sensory information that IS available.

As Se matures, they may find themselves steadily more in tune with the the surrounding sensory world, & better able to trust it as a stable & pervasive force

Se-Inf thought (prior to maturation): “I must analyze all possible outcomes of a sensory experience, as the physical world is subject to unexpected changes, at any time.”

SARCASTIC Version: You guess you owe it to yourself to have sex this year

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b. INtroverted SENSING
• as Dominant
It shows up as a powerful memory for what’s worked well in the past, creating a desire to structure their life around traditions & previous positive outcomes

Si-Dom thought:“I prefer to plan most of my life around tried-and-true methods of doing things, having proved to be the most reliable.”

SARCASTIC Version: You have temper tantrums when the rest of the group votes for pizza with mushrooms instead of olives

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as the preference for relying on tried-and-true methods when working to accomplish a particular goal

Si-Aux thought:“To achieve what I want, I’ll use the most reliable & socially acceptable method of achieving it.”

SARCASTIC Version: You feel ‘edgy’ this weekend so you’re going to try a new recipe instead of eating out with friends

• as Tertiary
It shows up as a proneness toward nostalgia, as well as a way of contrasting the new & exciting with the old & the known.

Si-Ter thought:“I’ll see how a new experience or theory stacks up against my past experiences or way of understanding the world.”

SARCASTIC Version: You have a favorite childhood cartoon character tattooed somewhere on you

• as Inferior
It originally shows up as a resistance to tradition or conformity of any sort.

As Si matures, they’ll find themselves steadily better able to determine when traditional methods are most useful in accomplishing their goals vs. when they’re not. They’ll start to feel comfortable integrating tried-and-true ways into their experiences as they see fit.

Si-Inf thought (immature): “Out with the old, in with the new! F*ck the system! The man can’t keep me down!”

SARCASTIC Version: You only changed religions twice in college – that’s very conservative of you

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