Comments on: How Well Do You Know Yourself?

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:18:14 +0000

Thanks David. More evidence to disprove the notion that people don’t change.

By: David K. Enders, D.C.

David K. Enders, D.C. — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:50:51 +0000

I took this over 15 years ago and just retook it now. If I remember correctly I have changed some – still a strong i. Knowing yourself can greatly help in your personal and business relationships. Interesting article and fun experience – thanks.

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:17:31 +0000

Ahh. Makes complete sense. Thanks for the follow-up.

By: @mckra1g

@mckra1g — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:41:02 +0000

You’re welcome, Michael!

In answer, based on armchair psychology, I’d have attribute the shift to the raising of my daughters. Theory and reality are two entirely different things. ENTJs are drivers, efficient and to a certain extent, able to “cut bait” based upon theoretical constructs, which largely appear as black and white scenarios.

Children require a certain amount of flux, accommodation and empathy. Learning how to listen and respond to their needs above mine has enabled me to morph into more of a “feeler” and less of a “thinker.”

(Although I will say that many of my ENTJ tendencies are still accessible when needed).

Again, my thanks for the post.

By: @mckra1g

@mckra1g — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:04:32 +0000

That’s pretty cool! I have changed over the past 20 years from an ENTJ to an ENFJ. I find that to be significant, because it shows to me, at least, that I have learned to put the focus from myself to others (she said as she used the personal pronoun repeatedly).

With the ENFJ’s focus on communication and teaching, it would appear as though my role in social media is apt, and something for which I am qualified to help others learn more about.

Thanks for the thought-provoking post!

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:25:16 +0000

Hey thanks Molly. My pleasure. It’s interesting you say that as I was wondering if folks might change types over time. To go from a Thinker to a Feeler seems a pretty significant shift too. Would love to hear what you would attribute that to, assuming you know.