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The title says it all. It's been bugging me for a little bit, so I thought I'd see what the analysts down here would have to say about a questionnaire. Perhaps there's a perspective I've missed? Let the testing... begin!
1) What aspect of your personality made you unsure of your type?
Ne vs. Se. I relate to being Si inferior more than I do being Ni inferior, but I also relate quite a bit to the whole "perceiving things in the moment" description that's usually given to Se. Not to say that I don't relate to Ne, of course, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm either an Ne-user who has confused the common traits between both, or I'm an Se-user who has done the same.
2) What do you yearn for in life? Why?
Exciting adventure, to be at the forefront of a revolutionary idea or movement, to experience all that the world has to offer, and to transcend the human condition. On a smaller scale, I don't know; I live in a constant state of yearning, without often knowing what for.
3) Think about a time where you felt like you were at your finest. Tell us what made you feel that way.
It's very difficult to remember a specific time when I felt I was at my finest (I've got memories, but they tend to be disconnected from any feelings). Whenever I do get that feeling, though, it starts at the beginning of the day. I wake up feeling invincible, unstoppable, like the world is one great big chicken just waiting to get plucked (bonus points if you recognize the original line :wink
. I start making plans, juggling about ten things at once, working hard, but forging my own path forward. That's when I feel at my finest; when I'm directing the course of my life on my own terms.
4) What makes you feel inferior?
Getting beaten at something that I enjoy a lot, and pride myself on being very good at. When this happens, I tend to keep improving until I surpass everyone around me. Then, I stop caring and move on to something else.
5) What tends to weigh on your decisions? (Do you think about people, pro-cons, how you feel about it, etc.)
Curiosity. I tend to run with goals and ideas as they come; my thought process is rarely ever "should I or shouldn't I do X", and more like "how can I make doing X get me Y?" Or, if I have another goal in mind, I'll weigh the two together, and combine Goal 1 with Goal 2 in a fusion made entirely on the fly. Basically, whatever my goal is changes with the information I get.
When I'm thinking things through, I tend to weigh out how well it will result in my goals being accomplished. What carries the most weight is smart vs. stupid; I don't do things if I've deemed them to carry no benefit with them.
6) When working on a project what is normally your emphasis? Do you like to have control of the outcome?
First and foremost, I want things done properly. They must be done as efficiently as possible. I like to brainstorm ideas, have everyone else do the same, and then pool them together and recombine them into something much better. Then, I want everyone to set about with their task and get it done, so that we can put everything together. I do want control of the outcome; if I've visualized the best course of action to take, I want to make sure that this is exactly what is going to happen. I don't like to micromanage, but I'll do it if people are screwing things up.
7) Describe us a time where you had a lot of fun. How is your memory of it?
The times when I've had the most fun are when I've gotten some information, come up with an idea, re-organized my goals, and started improvising toward it. Going with the flow, but engineering the situation so that it ends up being exactly what I want it to be. I don't have a strong memory of it; I just remember doing this time and time again.
8) When you want to learn something new, what feels more natural for you? (Are you more prone to be hands on, to theorize, to memorize, etc)
I'll want to read up on the basics first, then go hands on with it. Once I try something out for myself, I tend to make my own theories as to how it should be done (and normally, I'm right). So, I guess you could say that I theorize on the fly: I like to know the underlying principles of how it works first, though.
9) How organized do you to think of yourself as?
LAWL... I have short bursts of hyper-organization, but organization isn't something I focus on a lot of the time. It bores me to tears; as long as I remember the last place I left something, I'm good.
10) How do you judge new ideas? You try to understand the principles behind it to see if they make sense or do you look for information that supports it?
I do both. First, I'll read through it if it's interesting enough; anything to do with psychology, spirituality, philosophy, politics, or history will get a fair shake at a read-through (unless it's patently ridiculous). Then, I'll check to see if the principles behind it make sense; if they do, I'll look for more information that either supports or refutes the conclusion. After doing so, I'll weigh the information, decide on which has the greater chance of being correct, and decide. Even if the idea doesn't seem perfect, I'll keep it floating around if it's interesting, to be revised and improved upon at a later date, if I get more relevant information.
11) You find harmony by making sure everyone is doing fine and belonging to a given group or by making sure that you follow what you believe and being yourself?
Interesting question. I don't really strive for harmony, unless it's necessary for whatever reason. Whenever I do, though, I prefer to create consensus among the group, so that I can continue moving toward whatever goal I had in mind (unless I was the one who was causing discord; in that case, I tend to divide the group along whatever lines I think are more useful and/or entertaining).
12) Are you the kind that thinks before speaking or do you speak before thinking? Do you prefer one-on-one communication or group discussions?
Speak before thinking. I find that overthinking what you're going to say next tends to make whatever a person says next seem a lot less natural, and doesn't fit the conversation too well. Honestly, it depends; I prefer one-on-one communication IF it's with someone I find interesting, and I prefer group discussions IF everyone is listening to what I'm saying. So, while I really enjoy public speaking, I really don't like having to listen to a bunch of people talk while I'm trying to coordinate something (I don't mind if it's constructive, or if the plan hadn't been put together, but random whining and dumb ideas piss me off).
13) Do you jump into action right away or do you like to know where are you jumping before leaping? Does action speaks more than words?
I see gain very easily, and I tend to minimize pitfalls. So, while I always know where I'm jumping, I tend just to see how much I gain before I see how much I'm risking.
14) It's Saturday. You're at home, and your favorite show is about to start. Your friends call you for a night out. What will you do?
Depends on how good the show is, and how fun the night out is going to be. So, if we're going to a place where there's a lot of new people to meet, good opportunity to mingle, and a great opportunity for me to make the night end as randomly as possible, then I'll say yes. If not, then I'll just watch the TV show. If my night is less than awesome, there's no point going out; it doesn't even have to be that crazy, but it does have to be fun.
15) How do you act when you're stressed out?
I get very irritable, start lashing out at people, and distracting myself. I also don't want anyone else around me; I prefer to work alone, and I get very quiet whenever I do.
16) What makes you dislike the personalities of some people?
People that are overly passive, who willingly bow down before others and give them control over their lives. It's one thing if you're being forced to, but willingly putting yourself under the thumb of someone else is anathema to me.
17) Is there anything you really like talking about with other people?
When I go really in-depth about spirituality, sexuality, life history, and the inner workings of someone else's mind... that can keep me up for a long time.
18) What kind of things do pay the least attention to in your life
Putting things in their "proper place". Doesn't make any sense to me. I'd much rather just leave it where I put it last, as long as the place doesn't get too messy. I also tend to pay very little attention to how much and exactly what I'm eating (unless I'm working out a lot).
19) How do your friends perceive you? What is wrong about their perception? ? What would your friends never say about your personality ?
My friends perceive me as friendly, relaxed, witty, non-judgemental, and a bit devious. :wink: I wouldn't say they're wrong, just that they don't have the whole picture. They would never say I'm stupid, shy, or overly emotional.
20) You got a whole day to do whatever you like. What kind of activities do you feel like doing?
I'd make something happen. Move myself closer to where I want to be. After a day of making some good moves, I'd party my ass off and make the night as memorable as possible.
Whew... that was difficult! Thoughts?
1) What aspect of your personality made you unsure of your type?
Ne vs. Se. I relate to being Si inferior more than I do being Ni inferior, but I also relate quite a bit to the whole "perceiving things in the moment" description that's usually given to Se. Not to say that I don't relate to Ne, of course, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm either an Ne-user who has confused the common traits between both, or I'm an Se-user who has done the same.
2) What do you yearn for in life? Why?
Exciting adventure, to be at the forefront of a revolutionary idea or movement, to experience all that the world has to offer, and to transcend the human condition. On a smaller scale, I don't know; I live in a constant state of yearning, without often knowing what for.
3) Think about a time where you felt like you were at your finest. Tell us what made you feel that way.
It's very difficult to remember a specific time when I felt I was at my finest (I've got memories, but they tend to be disconnected from any feelings). Whenever I do get that feeling, though, it starts at the beginning of the day. I wake up feeling invincible, unstoppable, like the world is one great big chicken just waiting to get plucked (bonus points if you recognize the original line :wink
. I start making plans, juggling about ten things at once, working hard, but forging my own path forward. That's when I feel at my finest; when I'm directing the course of my life on my own terms.4) What makes you feel inferior?
Getting beaten at something that I enjoy a lot, and pride myself on being very good at. When this happens, I tend to keep improving until I surpass everyone around me. Then, I stop caring and move on to something else.
5) What tends to weigh on your decisions? (Do you think about people, pro-cons, how you feel about it, etc.)
Curiosity. I tend to run with goals and ideas as they come; my thought process is rarely ever "should I or shouldn't I do X", and more like "how can I make doing X get me Y?" Or, if I have another goal in mind, I'll weigh the two together, and combine Goal 1 with Goal 2 in a fusion made entirely on the fly. Basically, whatever my goal is changes with the information I get.
When I'm thinking things through, I tend to weigh out how well it will result in my goals being accomplished. What carries the most weight is smart vs. stupid; I don't do things if I've deemed them to carry no benefit with them.
6) When working on a project what is normally your emphasis? Do you like to have control of the outcome?
First and foremost, I want things done properly. They must be done as efficiently as possible. I like to brainstorm ideas, have everyone else do the same, and then pool them together and recombine them into something much better. Then, I want everyone to set about with their task and get it done, so that we can put everything together. I do want control of the outcome; if I've visualized the best course of action to take, I want to make sure that this is exactly what is going to happen. I don't like to micromanage, but I'll do it if people are screwing things up.
7) Describe us a time where you had a lot of fun. How is your memory of it?
The times when I've had the most fun are when I've gotten some information, come up with an idea, re-organized my goals, and started improvising toward it. Going with the flow, but engineering the situation so that it ends up being exactly what I want it to be. I don't have a strong memory of it; I just remember doing this time and time again.
8) When you want to learn something new, what feels more natural for you? (Are you more prone to be hands on, to theorize, to memorize, etc)
I'll want to read up on the basics first, then go hands on with it. Once I try something out for myself, I tend to make my own theories as to how it should be done (and normally, I'm right). So, I guess you could say that I theorize on the fly: I like to know the underlying principles of how it works first, though.
9) How organized do you to think of yourself as?
LAWL... I have short bursts of hyper-organization, but organization isn't something I focus on a lot of the time. It bores me to tears; as long as I remember the last place I left something, I'm good.
10) How do you judge new ideas? You try to understand the principles behind it to see if they make sense or do you look for information that supports it?
I do both. First, I'll read through it if it's interesting enough; anything to do with psychology, spirituality, philosophy, politics, or history will get a fair shake at a read-through (unless it's patently ridiculous). Then, I'll check to see if the principles behind it make sense; if they do, I'll look for more information that either supports or refutes the conclusion. After doing so, I'll weigh the information, decide on which has the greater chance of being correct, and decide. Even if the idea doesn't seem perfect, I'll keep it floating around if it's interesting, to be revised and improved upon at a later date, if I get more relevant information.
11) You find harmony by making sure everyone is doing fine and belonging to a given group or by making sure that you follow what you believe and being yourself?
Interesting question. I don't really strive for harmony, unless it's necessary for whatever reason. Whenever I do, though, I prefer to create consensus among the group, so that I can continue moving toward whatever goal I had in mind (unless I was the one who was causing discord; in that case, I tend to divide the group along whatever lines I think are more useful and/or entertaining).
12) Are you the kind that thinks before speaking or do you speak before thinking? Do you prefer one-on-one communication or group discussions?
Speak before thinking. I find that overthinking what you're going to say next tends to make whatever a person says next seem a lot less natural, and doesn't fit the conversation too well. Honestly, it depends; I prefer one-on-one communication IF it's with someone I find interesting, and I prefer group discussions IF everyone is listening to what I'm saying. So, while I really enjoy public speaking, I really don't like having to listen to a bunch of people talk while I'm trying to coordinate something (I don't mind if it's constructive, or if the plan hadn't been put together, but random whining and dumb ideas piss me off).
13) Do you jump into action right away or do you like to know where are you jumping before leaping? Does action speaks more than words?
I see gain very easily, and I tend to minimize pitfalls. So, while I always know where I'm jumping, I tend just to see how much I gain before I see how much I'm risking.
14) It's Saturday. You're at home, and your favorite show is about to start. Your friends call you for a night out. What will you do?
Depends on how good the show is, and how fun the night out is going to be. So, if we're going to a place where there's a lot of new people to meet, good opportunity to mingle, and a great opportunity for me to make the night end as randomly as possible, then I'll say yes. If not, then I'll just watch the TV show. If my night is less than awesome, there's no point going out; it doesn't even have to be that crazy, but it does have to be fun.
15) How do you act when you're stressed out?
I get very irritable, start lashing out at people, and distracting myself. I also don't want anyone else around me; I prefer to work alone, and I get very quiet whenever I do.
16) What makes you dislike the personalities of some people?
People that are overly passive, who willingly bow down before others and give them control over their lives. It's one thing if you're being forced to, but willingly putting yourself under the thumb of someone else is anathema to me.
17) Is there anything you really like talking about with other people?
When I go really in-depth about spirituality, sexuality, life history, and the inner workings of someone else's mind... that can keep me up for a long time.
18) What kind of things do pay the least attention to in your life
Putting things in their "proper place". Doesn't make any sense to me. I'd much rather just leave it where I put it last, as long as the place doesn't get too messy. I also tend to pay very little attention to how much and exactly what I'm eating (unless I'm working out a lot).
19) How do your friends perceive you? What is wrong about their perception? ? What would your friends never say about your personality ?
My friends perceive me as friendly, relaxed, witty, non-judgemental, and a bit devious. :wink: I wouldn't say they're wrong, just that they don't have the whole picture. They would never say I'm stupid, shy, or overly emotional.
20) You got a whole day to do whatever you like. What kind of activities do you feel like doing?
I'd make something happen. Move myself closer to where I want to be. After a day of making some good moves, I'd party my ass off and make the night as memorable as possible.
Whew... that was difficult! Thoughts?
