Alright, so I had to sit through a 4 lenses class at work, something I was initially excited for. However, as the class went on, I discovered that I absolutely HATED the way 4 lenses categorized people. I felt it was extremely innacurate. Perhaps it was just my instructer.
We went through a test with her, and I received orange. We then stood in groups with those who matched with us. I quickly realized that every single other person who got orange was either ESFP or ISFP. The isntructer than went through some games and stuff, while describing each personality. Of course, she described Orange as stereotypical ESFP, but then through in one or two things that are true between both Xnfps and Xsfps, and also articulated that both introverted and extroverted versions of orange exist (the same is true for every color). She then claimed that compared to MBTI, Orange represents all sensors. But that's definitely not true, following her description. What Orange described, was all extroverted perceivers, with too much of a focus on sensing, which effectively left all xNFPs completely uncategorized (no other color put an emphasis on freedom, bouncing around, having multiple interests, selective attention, etc.)
I then claimed (to a friend) that I could come up with a better system than all of the four lenses staff, in one night. I began jotting things down in my notepad, the next day came around, and I had completely forgotten about this. I just found the notes, spent 10 minutes finishing it (I'm surprised with myself. I actually finished something lol) and well, here we are. Here's how I broke down the types:
XXFP
ENFP, INFP, ESFP, ISFP
Commonalities: Fi, Extroverted perceiving
XXTP
ESTP, ISTP, ENTP, INTP
Commonalities: Ti, Ep
This was the easy part (mainly because throughout the class, this is what I thought on). See, every single FP that I have met has put a HUGE emphasis on having freedom, above all else. For S, this freedom pertains more to freedom of action. They need the time and freedom to physically challenge themselves. Physical weakness is not tolerated within themselves. They strive to be the best in some sort of physical activity. This all applies to N, however, intellectual rather than physical. We need the freedom to explore ideas, possibilities, and mindsets. To not know/understand a specific angle is to be ignorant, and ignorance of an idea is something that XNFPs seem to absolutely loathe.
Next:
XSXJ
ESFJ, ISFJ, ESTJ, ISTJ
Commonalities: Si, Extroverted judging
XNXJ
ENTJ, INTJ, ENFJ, INFJ
Commonalities: Ni, Ej
So, here's where a lot of speculation came into play, and the reason why I would like some input. All I had to go off of, was ENFJ and INFJ, as I have only spent time researching in-depth what pertaines to me. I was mis-typed as INFJ for a very long time, and both my ex and my mom were (accurately) typed as ENFJ. I knew these two types needed to be categorized together. They share the need for harmony between all, the ability to put on a mask, and the mysticism behind the Ni. But I needed a way to systematically sort the rest of the types out. I didn't have the knowledge here to just pluck two other types and add them to ENFJ/INFJ. And that's when I realized.
The reason way the above half felt so accurate, is because we shared the same core, the same introverted function, while at the same time, sharing the type of extroverted function. See the core, in the first case being Fi, is what we tend to feel strongly within. While that extroverted sensing function defines how we interact with the external world. There seems to be a ton of overlap between extroverted functions, that is easoly seen (Ie. Desire for freedom to perceive, interests that seem all over the place and are often short-lived, commonly exibiting signs of ADD/ADHD, etc.) Our extroverted function gathers information. Our introverted one sifts through it. So it makes sense that our introverted function is most intimate, regardless of whether or not it is dom or aux.
All that being said, I realized that the J half of this equation needed to have the same inner world, while the external world was split into two. This would allow the subject to REALLY resonate with their typing, while at the same time, the typing being broad enough to pertain to a fourth of the types of people out there.
What are your thoughts?? Have I got this entirely wrong? Should this just be thrown away? Would it be more accurate with some refining? Did I peg the Js correctly? Is it at all interesting? Is 4 lenses still better? Lemme here it!
If you're reading this last line, thanks for taking the time to read this ridiculously long and POSSIBLY boring post! XD
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We went through a test with her, and I received orange. We then stood in groups with those who matched with us. I quickly realized that every single other person who got orange was either ESFP or ISFP. The isntructer than went through some games and stuff, while describing each personality. Of course, she described Orange as stereotypical ESFP, but then through in one or two things that are true between both Xnfps and Xsfps, and also articulated that both introverted and extroverted versions of orange exist (the same is true for every color). She then claimed that compared to MBTI, Orange represents all sensors. But that's definitely not true, following her description. What Orange described, was all extroverted perceivers, with too much of a focus on sensing, which effectively left all xNFPs completely uncategorized (no other color put an emphasis on freedom, bouncing around, having multiple interests, selective attention, etc.)
I then claimed (to a friend) that I could come up with a better system than all of the four lenses staff, in one night. I began jotting things down in my notepad, the next day came around, and I had completely forgotten about this. I just found the notes, spent 10 minutes finishing it (I'm surprised with myself. I actually finished something lol) and well, here we are. Here's how I broke down the types:
XXFP
ENFP, INFP, ESFP, ISFP
Commonalities: Fi, Extroverted perceiving
XXTP
ESTP, ISTP, ENTP, INTP
Commonalities: Ti, Ep
This was the easy part (mainly because throughout the class, this is what I thought on). See, every single FP that I have met has put a HUGE emphasis on having freedom, above all else. For S, this freedom pertains more to freedom of action. They need the time and freedom to physically challenge themselves. Physical weakness is not tolerated within themselves. They strive to be the best in some sort of physical activity. This all applies to N, however, intellectual rather than physical. We need the freedom to explore ideas, possibilities, and mindsets. To not know/understand a specific angle is to be ignorant, and ignorance of an idea is something that XNFPs seem to absolutely loathe.
Next:
XSXJ
ESFJ, ISFJ, ESTJ, ISTJ
Commonalities: Si, Extroverted judging
XNXJ
ENTJ, INTJ, ENFJ, INFJ
Commonalities: Ni, Ej
So, here's where a lot of speculation came into play, and the reason why I would like some input. All I had to go off of, was ENFJ and INFJ, as I have only spent time researching in-depth what pertaines to me. I was mis-typed as INFJ for a very long time, and both my ex and my mom were (accurately) typed as ENFJ. I knew these two types needed to be categorized together. They share the need for harmony between all, the ability to put on a mask, and the mysticism behind the Ni. But I needed a way to systematically sort the rest of the types out. I didn't have the knowledge here to just pluck two other types and add them to ENFJ/INFJ. And that's when I realized.
The reason way the above half felt so accurate, is because we shared the same core, the same introverted function, while at the same time, sharing the type of extroverted function. See the core, in the first case being Fi, is what we tend to feel strongly within. While that extroverted sensing function defines how we interact with the external world. There seems to be a ton of overlap between extroverted functions, that is easoly seen (Ie. Desire for freedom to perceive, interests that seem all over the place and are often short-lived, commonly exibiting signs of ADD/ADHD, etc.) Our extroverted function gathers information. Our introverted one sifts through it. So it makes sense that our introverted function is most intimate, regardless of whether or not it is dom or aux.
All that being said, I realized that the J half of this equation needed to have the same inner world, while the external world was split into two. This would allow the subject to REALLY resonate with their typing, while at the same time, the typing being broad enough to pertain to a fourth of the types of people out there.
What are your thoughts?? Have I got this entirely wrong? Should this just be thrown away? Would it be more accurate with some refining? Did I peg the Js correctly? Is it at all interesting? Is 4 lenses still better? Lemme here it!
If you're reading this last line, thanks for taking the time to read this ridiculously long and POSSIBLY boring post! XD
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