How Do ISFPs (The Druid) Compare To INFPs (The Mystic)? | ISFP Vs. INFP | CS Joseph

[@martenw8341]

As an Infp I would say the "not in the mood" state is my number one obstacle from accomplishing stuff. It's getting better but I still have to conquer that beast on a daily basis. Videos like yours help in that so thank you! 👍

[@lilidevinefem]

Me too lmfao not to mention lyme disease ugg

[@roozbehmadanipour8406]

let your hero skill be your friend, not your enemy. Respect it when it is not in the mood because it means it wants to rest. Your approach is wrong my friend, you shouldn't want to conquer the beast, the beast is your main function. I find that when I listen to it, it also listens to me and lets other functions work when they need to and it even comes on board with them which makes me enjoy doing them. I am the rare assertive type so maybe it is not the same case with the turbulent type but I hope this helps. I am an INFP and my wife is an ISFP. Both of us are Fi hero and my wife powers up her Fi with music and art.

[@TheBittenBullet]

Here, here.

[@sebu46]

@@roozbehmadanipour8406 Yeah I would agree but it's very inconvenient to do things only when your "in the mood" because usually in life you have to do stuff even if you aren't "in the mood"

[@roozbehmadanipour8406]

@@sebu46 This is where your parent function comes in and takes care of it in a responsible way. Usually I find that when an important thing comes up in life that you are not in the mood for, your hero backs off anyways and lets the parent take care of it in a responsible way.

[@Jen-dk7ct]

The INFP rut is very real. I have a really hard time getting out of it. It is like my brain just shuts down and I feel like I am expending so much energy just to get shit done. I somehow manage.

[@Moana_moo]

Jen i’m like this when it comes to homework(ISFP) but when it comes to everything else i’m pretty damn hard working. I do have days of not being in the mood but when i set my mind on something i have to have it

[@Jen-dk7ct]

@Divine Ass same here. I work full time and go to school. Have a 3.7 gpa, but am super lazy. I go into a periodic ruts that are hard to get out of.

[@Jen-dk7ct]

@@Moana_moo I am like that too. When I set a goal I'm totally hyper focused on doing well and I always give 150 percent. I'll do the same for hw but do it at the last possible minute.

[@kevinfukthezetamale4298]

ISFP makes a beautiful landscape filled with clouds, forests, grass, lakes, mountains, and rivers etc. INFP creates rich cast of characters and giving them descriptions such as [abilities][backstory][fatal flaw][ideology][morality][personality][philosophy] and [psychology]

[@Moana_moo]

Kevin Fuk The Token Evil Teammate ISFP and i don’t paint. I stick to performing. Always singing and dancing. I love to draw though

[@soft_yeti]

Maybe that's why I can draw people well but I can't draw backgrounds the way I wanted to, even if I tried XD

[@andyroobrick-a-brack9355]

If something has personal meaning to me, I'll draw/write about it. My first DnD character lived in the mountains, so now I seek to write a book about it, as well as research everything about mountains. I'll even draw concept art surrounding it.

[@sirbradfordofhousejones]

Rihanna Rih SAME! I’m a singer, actor, and playful creator in all walks of life. But I can’t paint or produce a product worth shit! Haha- non-artist gang!

[@soumyashrivas2912]

Exactly dude u cleared all doubt , otherwise infp artists were called isfps

[@andreag4477]

In my experience, it is extremely accurate that INFPs actually do work when they are uncomfortable. If I am under pressure (typically from others' judgement), I will actually work and be useful. Whereas in an environment where I am comfortable, I am an idle rock. In this comfortable environment, doing whatever I am in the mood for will hurt nothing besides my personal growth. In high school I would do all my assignments last minute because there was that pressure from my teachers and mother to complete work before the deadline.

[@snowflakestarprincessakiko6013]

My Chemistry Partner and Ex-boyfriend did that last day, and I saw him walk to the teacher, I couldn't believe it being an INFJ. Of course, every single one of mine were always done on time... I never knew that this was a Perceiever thing, and what an INFP was until last year... Now, I know that both of my boyfriends are INFP and INTP, and that I'm done dating Procrastinators... I want a fellow Judger now! ~ After all, neither one of them could ever do anything! They only work under pressure, and I think INTPs need to marry ESTJs, so they can get yelled at enough.

[@snowflakestarprincessakiko6013]

This seems to explain why my INTP boyfriend loved the military so much, the only way to get him to do anything is to yell at him like an ESTJ ~ Of course, his father is ESFJ, so I can see that he is used to the ESXJ type of personality, I just can't get him to do anything as an INFJ ~

[@miriamw.]

Life got a whole lot better the day I recognized no one cared as much about my feelings as I do (I'm INFP). You could seem rather harsh to a young INFP, but I'm old as dirt so I'll subscribe.

[@CSJoseph]

Marian W. Thank you for your candor

[@strongpowerthankyou1305]

Yeah me too. I did.

[@GrimPassenger]

Yes I'd say Chase's biggest downfall is how he comes off to people. The people who need to hear what he has to say the most won't even bother

[@StriveForFreedomSFF]

@@CSJosephhow did you get the name so wrong😂

[@raydon141]

“ISFP’s are weak to sales” Me: literally in the store looking for sales.

[@isax8223]

I tried to be productive once while really not wanting to do the thing and guess what? I half assed the thing I was doing and didnt feel any better as a result. I should have just stayed home cause I was unpleasant and still unproductive cause I was forcing myself to do this thing. It's not that we dont WANT to be productive, we CANT. It's a block.

[@jacob_massengale]

However, if we find something, unexpectedly amusing, and that tickles our imagination, we might become inspired again.

[@Ohhav]

If I force myself to do thing despite my feeling it's a bad another thing.

[@joelleblanc8670]

18:15 When an ISFP dates an INFP, this give/take thing with INFP/ISFP in the bedroom can be fine, so long as it goes well, or the ISFP will start a conversation about "fairness" in the bedroom, and then HELLO, next thing you know, the house is burned down, and the bodies are ash, and ISFP is living in South America and is now named Fernando and learning about Latin fine art.

[@chickletmonstah]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@theoswithme]

I don't drive too slow, but I usually leave too late and then I am in a hurry! (ISFP)

[@aurorebergen2779]

Team late, ISFP here too 😂 I can't remind once in my life when I arrived on time somewhere

[@0halibut0]

Yeah, story of my ISFP life. And just to fix that I moved all my clocks forward by at least 5-10 minutes. Which ones are 5 minutes and which ones are 10? Idk...but now my butts not late to anything. LOL

[@Amandapanda11144]

I’m glad I’m not alone I think this! Lol. Even when I think I’m going to be on time I’m still late. I really do try too 😞

[@kimbastien309]

I can totally relate to this, lol. I drive pretty fast and am usually running late.

[@Syrenia63]

I am IFSP and I drive way too fast. I did the clock thing about setting it ahead but then i know I did that and it does not help. I am always running late which is why I generally am driving too fast.

[@SinksYourBoat]

I'm very blessed to be an ISFP who was raised by disciplinarian parents. I still struggle with being in the mood, but I am able to snap out of it and do what I need to because of it.

[@CSJoseph]

Interesting point.

[@ommmmara]

IxFP: Yes, I am quarantined. Yes, so is EVERYONE ELSE. No, I will not do my homework, I am not in the mood. IxFP: ...but I should, shouldn't I? people will judge me, I have one of the highest grades and I have done nothing... what will people say? my actual experience during quarantine (ISFP).

[@aWERFRGT6545BGFG]

relatable as an infp..except I have shit grades lol

[@Mikmaqdrag]

As an infp I like your videos because I need to learn how to be in the same room as someone as annoying as you but also you’re very intelligent and have your own opinion which I like hearing

[@CSJoseph]

What's funny is that it is not an opinion.

[@livingdiystyle]

As an ISFP I can totally see how Si critic plays a role in my thinking. I really don't like thinking about the past because thinking about the past is bond to be linked to a negative feeling about almost every event. The past experience can be almost 99% awesome, but somehow my long term memory latches on to that 1% negative feeling and it ruins the whole memory for me. It's pretty aweful. But I think if you wanted to prevent me from doing something, you could easily use that Si critic by saying something like, "remember what happened last time, you don't want that to happen again, do you?" Yeah, that kind of statement definitely gets my attention.

[@CSJoseph]

very well said

[@purplemushishi2129]

Exactly me, except I don't know how to put it in words. I just felt it. So thx

[@Moana_moo]

Cheri Paxton same. I do sometimes have this “random bursts of thinking about past” and sometimes have a hard time moving on and maybe hold some grudges sometimes but still...i believe in 2nd chance(this fucked me up a lot and i don’t know how many times do i have to be proven some people are shit forever)

[@aWERFRGT6545BGFG]

as an INFP, I can see what you mean but with me I see the past as something that I wish was happening now...I mean I remember how I felt back then and I use that as a way to cope with the present. For ex; I used to be hella unhealthy and rude online and bullied two people for no reason and craved attention from lots of people, I also got excluded a lot online and irl which added to that unhealthy behaviour I had. But now, I look back at that and I do feel horrible for what I did, but then I'm like "Its okay, cause I can learn from that" however sometimes it goes wrong and I think "wow I was a jerk then and still a jerk now" or sometimes I'll be so scared of being rude that I'll be way too nice and then I'll freak out over that. I really hate feeling sad and negative stuff bothers me but I use the past to help me learn more and grow better. I will usually not think or talk about really really horrible things in the past though because that makes me extremely stressed and makes me go into an identity crisis.

[@chubbychee9417]

@@aWERFRGT6545BGFG agreed. I always see through the past to learn as much as i can from it. It feels like i waste learning opportunity if i don't think abt the past and search for things to learn and use that to prevent bad things happen again in thw future. -INFP Sorry for my bad english, it's not my first language 😅

[@janelllarue8020]

I understand & agree with your warning regarding the dangers of excessive moodiness and self-indulgence; however, I think some acceptance of the responsive/reactive nature of Fi is necessary to understand how these types function. Ni child wouldn't have its luck and Si child wouldn't have its staying power if Fi didn't go through intermittent periods of self-cleansing; since Fi is always about what is wanted, valued, and believed, it kind of has to SPIT OUT what feels harmful every now and then. This can look like temporary depression and is no fun for the Fi person either, but It's part of their internal process. As they mature, the peaks and valleys will become less extreme and may manifest merely as withdrawal in order to evaluate a situation. Fi can't stop being somewhat reactive, though, any more than thinking types can stop being rather blunt, because in each case, that's what we bring to the table!

[@CSJoseph]

Janell LaRue well said, this is o me of the best comments!

[@0halibut0]

Thanks for this comment. It is such a helpful analysis of Fi!!

[@jilmil33]

we are as much unaware and unpleasant when it happens. Understanding it is imp.

[@snowflakestarprincessakiko6013]

Seems to be even worse when the INFP is dating a fellow feeler, or just INFJ Empathy, because INFPs don't like to communicate anything TT. They turn self-destructive with that self-indulgence/moodiness, but they won't actually tell you anything about what they are going through, they just vanish! ~

[@TK-kf8zc]

Well said!

[@skatevidcentral]

INFP and I'm always well above the speed limit lol

[@bethmaiden2621]

Yeah, I laughed at that bit cos I'm well known for my speeding too 😂

[@tikari3987]

same

[@fabienneb.8032]

It’s not that I’m not in the mood. It physically becomes harder to do stuff. I wish to change this! I know you mean well but I do miss some empathy in how you see other types. - INFP

[@juliall255]

No we are so entitled and have such an inflated sense of self. We deserve every roasting he gives us. We think we are really special and are destined for greatness but will do nothing about it and yet still believe in our importance. If you want empathy, watch other people talk about INFPs. They are too scared to tell us what we really are and to give us the harsh truth. Get over yourself. The world doesn't revolve around you. I'm also an INFP so I know it's hard to understand that productivity is not about how we feel. It's about self discipline and endurance and pushing through our self sabotaging behaviour. It's about habits and they do get easier I promise but never completely. That Si child will always be uncomfortable with productivity and there will always be days where we won't get out of bed but if you are always looking to defeat the Si child and Fi hero then believe me when I say that you can achieve anything.

[@codename-pi]

I'm an INFP and I was on the verge of crying in the beginning parts of the video because what you said about my weaknesses is true, but the way you put it hurts my feelings. But, by the end of the video, I'm just thankful and I understand that you just wanted to explain these things straightforwardly and be clear about it to help people understand themselves better, and I really appreciate that. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@wendygaetz8763]

Just learned today that as an ISFP my Fe critic is what’s stopping me from making relationships with others and why I withdraw a lot into myself and my hobbies. Now that I am aware of the problem I can take steps to fix it. Thank you thank you thank you. You’re videos save my life again and again

[@entropyfun]

Nice video. I particularly liked the message in the end, the one of needing to combine your strengths and weaknesses with other people. My Fi Hero is pleased with that. :)

[@CSJoseph]

Awesome :)

[@laureltaliancich9290]

I'm noticing that compared to other videos, you use a calmer, nicer voice for most Fi hero videos than others. Thank you.

[@peaceablegirl]

You pretty much nailed it. Your point about mood getting in the way of progress particularly resonates with me. I struggle with this constantly. I think part of the problem is that I live in a country where there’s a strong cultural imperative to “find your passion”. This is problematic for the INFP who on the one hand wants to feel passionate EVERY day, ALL day, but who on the other hand isn’t constitutionally suited to a 24/7 bliss fest. I for one tend to get pretty excited about things in the beginning, but have trouble maintaining my enthusiasm over time. And when the enthusiasm begins to wane is when I start to experience problems. My INFP brain thinks “This activity used to make me feel amazing, but it doesn’t any more. I guess this activity is no longer worth doing.” So out goes the baby with the bath water. What follows is an agonizing period of inactivity where I try to figure out how to get back to how I once felt which is of course impossible. I think I need to get a grip and realize not everything is about me feeling good. It’s perfectly okay to feel shitty and still do what needs to get done. Thanks Chase. You’re like the tough love dad where you’re think “what a dick” but then thank him later because you know he was right.

[@eagerturtle4791]

This is really interesting. Most of the personality type videos usually are overly positive and don't really talk about the flaws. I'm ISFP and didn't realize some of these things, but a lot of this is really accurate. The whole thing about being secretly insecure and not wanting to stand out and possibly ruin my reputation is legit. I think I do also assume that others are less genuinely nice and have lesser morals than me, unless proven otherwise. These things have actually made it hard for me to meet new people and be honest about who I truely am a lot of the time. The whole sabotaging and plotting thing is wrong for me though. I would just avoid and ignore people who have done me wrong; I wouldn't be bothered or see any purpose in plotting my revenge against them.

[@brsajo]

I think it's less about someone having done us wrong in general, and more about when they specifically attack our Te insecurity and cross the line of no return by causing us to stop caring about their experience. At that point, we wouldn't consider it fair (according to immature Ti) on ourselves to let them walk away unscathed, so we plot ways to get back at them and have "justice" be served. It's likely that nobody has actually gone that far with you yet, since it takes an especially rude/condescending person to get us ISFPs to that point. I don't think I've ever been pushed that far either. Hopefully with the knowledge that this kind of thing can awaken such a demon within us, we might be able to resist it should the time come.

[@mantislife7463]

@@brsajo it's hard to cross that line with an isfp but trust me it's possible. I've had a so called "friend" constantly put me down and bash everything i did to the point where I snapped.

[@Mienarrr]

I think it‘s more of a subtle revenge thing. For example if there‘s someone ignoring me (isfp here i believe i‘m watching this cuz i‘m between infp and isfp) i would definitely ignore them back deliberately lol. Like i won‘t make a scene or do something really bad but i operate in that sense of what you do to me you‘ll get back on equal measures. Its stupid sometimes because i often assume people wanna go against me when actually its just in my head and then i do it back and they get actually mad and i‘m here like, fuck i brought this upon myself didnt i?

[@brukkala1]

I’m with you, Eager Turtle. Isfp as well, revenge is not on my mind, in fact, I hate the idea of it. That and sales don’t sound like me. But most of the rest is true. Very self conscious and want to get people to think well of me.

[@nvliaen]

I am also an Isfp. Being honest has always been so hard, and that's because I mostly focus on peoples' morals on the surface, not on their minds or thinking. and that often gave me so much misunderstanding, even if they were awesome people. But recently, I started reading books about psychology and human relationship and that literally gave me so many insights into humans' way of thinking. (One of the books was 'How to win friends and influence people'. The content of the book is not as intense as the title but is mostly about advising you to be sincere and to focus on other people more than you. This book is awesome.) I mostly focused on myself and always felt like I am not as kind as NFJs, not as blunt as NTJs, because I just misunderstand people and close my mind from them. I always thought of myself as being too fake. And I hated that, cuz if someone is being fake to me like that, I can just sense it so easily that they were faking and that gives me a bad impression. You know, that would be what other people would feel about us. I know my intention was never like that, but it just seems like that. I think Isfps should focus more on other people than yourselves, because just by being open-minded and sincere, you'll also get that treatment from other people, and you'll get so many inspirations from them. There are always better people in the world from whom we can learn a lot.

[@aleribeiro9278]

I'm an IxFP and if I try to be productive when I "dont feel like it" I always end up with a bad result. And then I start to hate myself because I'm extremely perfectionist. What I do when it comes to productivity is basically do what I want the exact moment I want to do it and don't procrastinate on the things I want to do. That's the only way i can do things well. Also, if you are an IxFP, make your passion your life and you'll be able to be productive. I'm on art school and I'm always productive and have good grades. If you're scared of following your dreams bc you're scared of failure, know that you have higher chances to fail if you follow a path you're not passionate about. You are moved by passion. Having dominant Fi means that we have to enjoy everything we do. When it comes to doing things you don't wanna do, If you're not a perfectionist you'll have it easier, but if you are, try to find ways to make things exciting for you. For example, I only listen to my favorite podcast while doing house chores, that way I associate the fun from listening to the podcast to cleaning the house and everytime I need to clean the house I know I'll be able to listen to my favorite podcast as well and that gives me motivation.

[@superAweber]

"If you are an xNFP make your passion your life and you'll be able to be productive" - I'm an INFP and this summarizes my hard earned lesson on my nature over 50 years. The Fi dom must* apply their heart in their work to be at maximum power

[@Cherryb0nb0ns]

This is really helpful, I do this as well

[@chickenwithhotsauce2971]

Wow very insightful. Thank you.

[@rubyl5129]

You seem like you don't really like IXFPs...

[@nachiketpargaonkar8646]

Ruby L INFPs specifically 😜 maybe because he had an immature INFP girlfriend as mentioned in his INFP analysis 😝

[@danielforster719]

That was my impression as well, especially with the moodiness comments

[@thekamulec3248]

@@danielforster719 But his comments about moodiness are so accurate! I laughed out loud,what I do very rarely,when I listened to them 😂 I one of those types so I know what he is talking about from first person perspective.

[@williammagnusson3412]

Sure, an infp or isfp gets emotional quickly and it does prove his point to a extent but what is somewhat annoying is that he really goes about his way to emphezise that statement more than necessary. I'm hear to learn and I'm glad to get this info for free but to constantly have it thrown in my face, causes distraction in my development (And maybe that is what is truly needed, I am not sure). I know that it is good as it is bad, depends on the situation one might say. I also like to mention that I feel somewhat paralized when writing about this because the idea of being a "triggered sjw" or what one might call it, is something that is an instant lable one gets put upon when simply mentioning a feeling.

[@miha2863]

@@nachiketpargaonkar8646 I bet he ate his girlfriend quite a bit. When he said that INFPs love to receive. That look in his eyes. LOL

[@rivkaruthgolan]

True. Have to figure out a reason to work. If really unhappy, work in the meantime and plan to make a change to be somewhere that is appropriate for you. You have to know yourself.

[@batsnake]

(About INFP Si): “how is possible you can put up with so much suffering?” me: yes

[@andream9977]

ISFP here 🙄 I’m a slow driver!! I do like to take my time doing things (getting ready, completing a project...). I didn’t think I would get much out of looking at MBTI types, but I’m wrong! I’m finding it quite insightful. Be careful about being taken advantage of ✅ Need for structure and concrete goals to work on ✅ moody ✅ need to believe in something in order to commit (everything, my own soul to!) ✅ Thanks!

[@TheRealMachan]

I'm an INFP, and you descirbe me very well. It's good to know the bad sides that you put forward, cause I'm pretty aware that I need more dicipline and have to develop that side of myself. Very good and infromative video!!!

[@CSJoseph]

You are most welcome.

[@bronya8108]

It seems like you are letting your personal bad experiences get in the way of providing a fair evaluation and you seem quite butt hurt and like you feel like you have to prove you are better than these types. Not very mature behavior... get over it

[@beezd6828]

Hey. Chase. Thankyou so much. This channel is the only thing keeping me occupied and distracted from my lonliness. Thankyou so much for this channel 💚

[@CSJoseph]

You are most welcome

[@andyroobrick-a-brack9355]

I think us INFPs are nostalgic in our memories. I often forget various details because of my Ne scattered less, yet I love remembering how something felt to me, personally, usually from a long time ago. I often forget the exact setting or details, if I sat in a chair in a prior event, I would have thought I was standing when reanalysing it, yet the general concept is the same.

[@mariob616]

I am not sure about the Ne trickster part. Both IxFPs are very easily manipulated, because they are both unaware of others hidden intentions. They serve others and try to believe that they are nice human beings. I don't think INFPs are hard to be manipulated, I find them as vulnerable as ISFPs. Don't you think so Mr. Joseph?

[@CSJoseph]

Depends on the pathway

[@evybabe_]

So your goal is to manipulate IxFP

[@mpkauffm]

I’m an INFP and I drive fast. I like driving fast, it’s fun, as is judging slow drivers.

[@ellcally508]

Judging slow drivers...lol yes!

[@WhoopsKanin]

You should stick to just being descriptive, rather than normative, cause the parts where you were simply objectively describing were really interesting. You show a great insight I haven’t seen mant places, though I had to fast forward past your rants.

[@genericbotface]

I respectfully disagree.

[@sofia8574]

“INFPs are the walking honey badgers” 🦡 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 gold👌🏼

[@isabelbard853]

I'm an INFP and my mother is an ISFP, but I often feel like I'm walking on eggshells around her, and then I have to lower my standards and be really nice and manipulate her into doing what I want, so that she doesn't try to guilt-trip me into doing what she wants. It's a pain. I don't really want to be nice, but I guess my father (the INTP) taught me that. My parents are still the worst matching ever. Yep. My mom's Ti Demon often flares up when dealing with my father.

[@CountessCarmilla]

We blame people for our sensitive reactions. As I've gotten older I get less mad at those who set off negative recurring thoughts in me, and learn to deal with the negativity within me. We also have to learn that everyone who sets off our moods isn't always intending to do so, they just have direct untactful ways of communicating.

[@aWERFRGT6545BGFG]

I got an Isfp friend and I'm Infp heres some differences - Shes more quiet than me but will still kick doors open and be more intune to reality - She reads more than me.....but I write more than her - Shes better at drawing than me - She notices tiny details while I am better at observing all - She sees things as what they are, while I see things as what they could be - She lacks motivation - Everyone likes her more, and in a way she is popular but doesn't realize it - Shes actually incredibly shy and reserved but still will speak her mind if need be in the moment. I will not speak my mind unless it was to a close friend or family member - Shes so laidback. Like I might muck around and screech like some sorta exfp..but holy shit....she is super chill, I get chill and calm but she can maintain it. - She doesn't hold grudges and if she does, you wouldn't be able to tell. You can tell when I'm mad at someone usually - Shes not interested in mbti - She probably wouldn't be analyizing me like this..but ofc Im doing that about her - She Has a whatever kind of attitude - She Doesn't like trolling, even a slight bit of trolling or pranking. She'll have none of that - She Doesn't find anything interesting in cosplay or roleplay - She obsesses over fictional characters like I do but its not to an extent where she fantasizes about them 24/7 - Her ideas are considered normal, interesting but not too far out there. My ideas are considered crazy and too out of the box - She ignores or forgets the past often - She doesn't worry as much as I do and if she is worrying, she plays it off as cool - She is good at many practical activities even if she just started. I can sorta do parkour ig? - She doesn't struggle with origami like I do - I take 5 hours to realize I made a mistake in my drawing, she takes 1.5 seconds to realize that shes made a mistake in her drawing. - I'm more indecisive with everything. She is more indecisive with simple things like "Do you wanna play uno" her response is "Idk". And for me, its "How do you feel about loyalty" ,my response is "idk..." - In all honesty, she picks up on social cues, bodylanguage and plots better than I do. But I pick up on expressions, mood changes and subtext better than she does - She can tune out the entire world so easily, and I cannot do that...but thats on adhd not really isfp vs infp - She is chill, sticks to herself and doesn't care much about what other people think. When I asked, "How do you feel about public speaking" She said "I'm scared of everyone looking at me" I said "So not the judging" and she said "No just how they are all staring at me" Where my response would be "I'm scared of stuffing up infront of everyone that will make everyone become mad at me and I'm scared of them all judging me constantly and I just hate it so much fml" - Shes more like squidward and I'm more like spongebob - She claims to hate the present and says she would rather focus on reading above everything else. Where I am busy thinking to even notice whats going on. - Her opinion about people is that she likes them but needs time to herself. My opinion about people is that I hate most but it be fun to find others that relate to me...I kinda am sick of being lonely though but time to myself would be nice - Shes a lot more organized then me. Tbh I am starting to think she might be infj but she has so much fi so I doubt it. Possibly another infp. But wow she is way more organized than me..its insane. - I can't say anything I think for shit. There will be times where I'll say what comes to my head outloud, and it will be absolute garbage, it will come off as silly and ridiculous. With her, she can easily say something outloud and she might mess up on pronouncing it. She will still be able to make sense and explains stuff well. I tend to shut up if I can't think of a good way to explain myself. - She listens better than me. Hah, you thought Infps are the better listeners. Well in my experience, you'd be dead wrong. (im aware im coming off as enfp rn but thats my coping mechanism and its adhd and ocd lol sorry) Anyway, when people are telling their depressing stories, my friend is a much better listener and better at offering advice. While with me, I find it a bit uncomfortable, I see myself in them so it bothers me and it makes me feel really bad for them, I also fear saying something stupid that will worsen the mood so I try to make a joke to lighten up the tension, then I go into therapist mode. Thats all I can think of rn. I love my Isfp friend shes awesome!

[@minacchiii8932]

Okay now this makes me more confusef if I'm actually infp or mistyped and is isfp instead. Reading your observation with your isfp friend, I'm practically divided between you and your friend, probably equally. One thing I think I might be isfp is that I'm an artist than a writer. I mean, I did start doodling since childhood and tried writing in my teenage years, finishing just one short story, the rest, only a summary/plot/idea, a discontinued very long chapter cause I dunno how to end it and a short one with an ending thought out but idk how to progress to that point. Basically, I cant finish anything more that just ideas so I stopped and now mid 20s, I'm into digital art and I'm also crafty with my hands. There's also a thing that isfp have really bad memory. I have worse. I completely forgot the plot of my most favorite movie every 3 or more years, I even sometimes forgot what happened a few hours back. But one thing that makes me sure I'm an infp is that, I'm not sensor at all! I am definitely SI since I rely heavily on my past experience to advice people, I dwell toooo much on my past regrets and majority of my decision making now, especially the life-changing ones are heavily relied on my past experience, hindering me to step forward, meet new people etc. But I kinda prefer it this way tho. I'm also very prone to shutting people out and isolating myself both for needed mental relief or just for the heck of my mood. Also not very active. Like, I'd prefer to play badminton on a computer game than go outside. Also not intune on my reality and often lost track of time doing something, only realizing how much time past when I'm starting to feel hungry. I'm not reallg sure where I fall here NeSi or SeNi 😶

[@aWERFRGT6545BGFG]

I wrote so much stuff but then at the end decided that you alerady knew all of it and it was way too long so I'm going back to simple dot points. I will say that I have the same problem nowdays, I am stuck between INFP, ISFP, ENFP, INTP, ENTP and ISTP. (mainly infp and isfp though) Feel free to skim and infer stuff because I wrote a lot and rambled a lot!! I think you're Infp. Forgetting things like movies and things two seconds ago is not just an Isfp thing, its also an infp thing as Infps will forget things often if it doesn't hold some impactful/emotional thing like how an Infp will forget ALL their homework because they were busy zoning out in class and it may trigger a sad memory. But an Infp would probably remember that one time 2 years ago where someone shouted at them too loudly and it ruined their lives forever. The Isfp usually just moves on from this, seeing it as an experience and not really anything more. You already explained how you have si. Also Drawing and writing don't really have any relation to isfp or infp...I'll just say that Isfps will notice their mistakes in art immediatly, Infps take a longer time because they are too busy imagining what to draw or zoning out. And also the fact that you came up with many ideas but couldn't follow through screams ne. I think you should look into ni if you can't figure out ne or si. Are you consistent, do you ramble a lot, do you switch topics a lot, do you have multiple ideas, multiple interpretations, do you jump topic a lot or is it more to the point and doesn't change. With ideas do you have multiple ideas and jump around and can't decide, or do you have 1-5 ideas that are similar and in depth. Do you have big dreams and aspirations that go to the end of time in your head or are your dreams more everywhere? At a party are you zoning out, are you involved in the convo. Are you sticking to one topic? Are you noticing everything around you so much that you are just out of reality, are you noticing so much of everything and are with the flow of time and experience. When you see people you know, do you see it as a new experience, when you notice their new hair cut, do you think back to the time when they didn't have that hair and compare it to the past, do you think of a memory of the friend, do you notice their hair cut immediatly but see it as something new and don't relate it to the past? When you play badminton on the pc, are you in it for the experience before anything else, do you imagine how fun it will be? Are you a doer over thinker person? (I am a bit of a doer over thinker but thats kinda just cuz thinking is hurting me lol.. anxiety and stuff so id rather just not) Anyway that should help you figure it out... Also. When you lose track of time, was it because you were too into the moment, you were in the present too much and focusing on that that you got lost. Or do you zone out and you think about the future or past too much and pay little attention to present unless there is something that reminds you of an important memory or if something impactful happens? srry its long good luck

[@amalksuresh286]

Only could relate partially to your friends behaviour as an Isfp.

[@crazydragon7865]

It is true that when people are depressed, many literally cannot do anything productive, due to their lack of energy.

[@johnn8486]

I've been going back and forth between INFP and ISFP for awhile and this makes me think that I'm more likely an ISFP. I'm a skilled violinist and emotions and feelings rule my world, though I can get stuck in my head for a long time as well and kind of disconnect from the world around me. I have trouble relating what's going on inside me in words and music is a release for me. I have an intense fear of rejection though and am shy about performing. I desperately want others to like me and will pretty much sacrifice my own integrity to do so, though I hate myself for it afterwards. I am really forgetful and can be bad with time management, notorious for losing keys and such, and the past is hard for me to sift through and get clarity on as well. My biggest motivation in my actions seems to be to desired by others, to be sought after, which takes the form of me presenting myself or my art and expecting others to come to me and tell me that what I am offering is valuable, that I am valuable and special. It's a very passive way of getting that attention and affirmation I desperately want . That has taken on the form of an unhealthy obsession with my appearance, with a lot of working out and manipulation of diet. It's extremely hard for me to get motivated to do something if I don't feel like it, or if there isn't some emotional payoff soon after. I enjoy talking about philosophical things and recently converted to Catholicism because of the mystical nature of it and the beauty of the Church and a need to feel loved by God and believe that universe isn't just a big accident, though the "rules" can cause me a lot of anxiety. The rewards of my new faith outweigh any drawbacks however. I tend to not stick with anything for very long, I can get discouraged very easily, and as soon as my emotional charge for a project leaves I stop working at it soon after. I don't make friends easily, I don't really trust people at first and assume the worst about what others are thinking of me, but after I warm up to you I will be a decent friend, though probably not the most available or loyal, once again it's depends on my mood sadly. In a crowd I'll be quiet and reserved and silently judge people, though I really want to take part in the interactions usually ,I just feel unable to do so with the same ease as others. What do you think?

[@CSJoseph]

The Grey Wolf of the North definitely an ISFP. If I could give you a hug, I would. I love ISFPs and I think highly of them. What kind of art do you make? Do you have any recordings?

[@johnn8486]

Lately I've been really into Baroque violin music and also some song writing on the side that comes and goes in waves. Do ISFP's have a tendency to have identity issues with their art? Because that may be the biggest problem I've faced in my life, figuring out what image or art really defines me and who I am at my core, which has caused me quite a bit of angst. Your channel is really amazing, you have a great talent for explaining this stuff and your hard work is much appreciated!

[@CSJoseph]

The Grey Wolf of the North hey there, The mood changes so also does the art. As you grow, your mood and thusly your muse changes.

[@fromthesilence9583]

+ The Grey Wolf of the North I write songs and play Guitar/Bass and I go from intense to softer ballad styles all based on my mood. Nice mini-essay btw, just wondering about your age? I can relate a lot but more so when I was younger.

[@fromthesilence9583]

+ C.S Joseph nice video, found it useful thank you, I still think I am ISFP but doubt is always with me because I always score INFP in the tests. I am different to grey Wolf in that with age and experience I don’t sacrifice my integrity anymore, I have learnt that lesson the hard way. I am better with looking back to the past then I used to be, reflecting on those experiences is something I never used to do... and I work-out more and care about my health more than I used too , when I was younger I did not take care of myself.

[@stickerlady1774]

My infp husband is a fast driver. He scares his mom.

[@haleberry5939]

No one is cognitively perfect so we have to combine in relationships to be complete wow that's powerful!❤❤❤

[@elizabeththomas7087]

I think the reason why I lean more towards the INFP side is because I have a deep connection with the past. I trust my experiences and am very nostalgic and sentimental. And I hold on to certain traditions-for instance, every Christmas I use the same colored lights. To me, Christmas cannot be magical without them, because since I was a little girl my parents would always hang them on our tree :) Also, I tend to link the present to the past often times. If I receive a bookmark as a birthday present, my mind will instantly flash back to the time three years ago when I lost my favorite bookmark with the quote, "reach for the moon-even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." I dropped it in the dark, and was never able to find it again :( Also, my new ideas always have influences from my past experiences. I'm writing a fictional story right now, and it connects to both Beauty and the Beast and Jorinda and Jorindel (my favorite Brothers Grimm tale). I didn't make the connection as I wrote the story, but after reading it, I did. Also, I tend to be drastically impacted by my past experiences. When I was four, for example, I went on my first roller coaster ride, and it horrified me. Since that day, I have never gone on one again, no matter how much my family tried to coerce me.

[@elizabeththomas7087]

Are these examples of Si? I think ISFPs, being so in touch with the present moment, would not have a tendency of constantly revisiting memories and daydreaming about how they could have gone differently or what they could have changed. But who knows? Maybe I'm an extremely unhealthy ISFP Also, thanks for the videos! I can tell you put a lot of effort into them, and they're very informative :)

[@CSJoseph]

yes, Si + Ne

[@nethercords]

a large percentage of writers are infp, it is the method we excell at, and also the way in which societies past and future have been shaped. the only problem is being "in the mood" to want to write enough that we sharpen our already sharp intellect to the pencil tip degree.

[@LittleSparklingStars]

5:35 I am like "I suck at driving" and stopped driving because I'm scared people will think badly of me.

[@Bongoagain]

People will think badly of you even if you follow all the rules on the road. Even though I do sometimes accommodate people on the road by going a bit faster I always regret giving in because I wasn't the one in a hurry.

[@LittleSparklingStars]

Dustin Kinsella I get so bad anxiety from wild drivers I literally start shaking :(

[@texmom4697]

I’m an INFP and this was very accurate for me. I think the only thing I would change for me personally would be that I’ve always had good fashion sense. During my school years I always had the cool clothes that were trendy at the time. But by the time I was a jr or sr in high school, I started to assert my own personal sense of style. In fact, I got really upset once when I bought a new style shoe that none of the other girls had, then the other girls all bought the same shoes. I was infuriated because those were MY shoes!!!

[@Daniela-fx9xh]

Sameeee

[@BrewerArts]

I am an INFP that drives fast, but for some reason I’m very patient when it comes to things like traffic or plotting the most effective route . My wife gets on my case saying I need to pass someone or go a better way and I really don’t care. We’re talking minutes of lost time. When you are driving that’s where you are. You don’t stop existing until you reach your destination. You accept the flow of traffic. You accept the random obstacles. It really doesn’t bug me. What bugs me is anxious people getting worked up about it! Lol! You always manage to get to your destination.

[@Kyorinmaru]

It is so funny how you seem to convince yourself that you like INFP's :D I'm INFP myself and thank you for your videos, some of the best, really interesting perspective differing from tons of "Hey you are great" videos populating on youtube. Got your subscribe, will educate myself more thanks to you.

[@CSJoseph]

I do like them

[@jerrysaravia]

Great videos!! Regarding others posting about how he's harsh towards IXFP. After watching many videos it looks like in general CSJ has a preference for defending his own and related types against the common diagnosis of ADHD and a preference for being harsher on Fi dominant users. I'm just guessing but maybe it's because he's not an Fi user and doesn't understand it naturally. Understandable. I'm probably totally of base. Anyway, I enjoy all the videos. Thanks for your contributions.

[@sirbradfordofhousejones]

2:09 the conflict is the definition of the word “status.” People misunderstand this term and think it is being rich/cool/etc. really it is more about being liked and appreciated within our own set of values rather than the tribe’s.

[@akaboo69]

I speed lol se lol but you are right. I work slow learn slow. Went to private school because I learn slow. I'm told even at 32 mice quiet pick up pace. I think my fashion sucks but I wear band shirts and blue jeans it feels comfy and it's me. I do go 80 in a 70 alot lol but yes I think other drivers are bad mainly because they don't use blinkers or go way too slow.

[@fleischliebe430]

I agree with you ISFP here too. maybe because of your Si we are so forgetful and I forget a lot!!

[@madhuramazumdar6652]

honestly as an isfp if im not in the mood and try to be productive, either i get way too invested or get a headache. I will admit this tho, I am very forgetful and I've accepted to be a part of me and I'm just like whatever.

[@sopaesapos]

about the art stuff, even tho I'm an infp I relate to the isfp more cause I love doing art and my art is extremely just me putting my emotions, that I can't explain, into it and sharing with other people so they can have their own interpretation and if they share what they thought about it, it's good so I can have some inspiration to do more art. I don't know if that's validation but I feel like I don't *need* people telling me if my art is good or not, I just love doing it c:

[@genericbotface]

Can't figure out whether I'm an ISFP with a stunted sense of fashion who's grown past certain pitfalls (your examples of gambling, shopaholism and horoscopes/occult belief sound ridiculous to me) or an INFP who's discovered the joys of the sensory world over the past couple of years as a reaction to years of stagnation and a very hard breakup. I used to pay almost no attention to my finances until I ended up in too much debt. Then I learned to live on like 20 bucks a week, not counting rent and bills. I love being frugal. I honestly don't care at all about helping the world (I'm a drop in the ocean), but I get a lot of satisfaction from being a teacher who has developed excellent class management skills and I did work as a sort of principal once and loved it. I feel like I'm so close to figuring this out, and then I get lost again. You sound like you have a really solid understanding of this stuff, but then again, I feel like that with nearly every video I watch. Any suggestions to gaining clarity?

[@snowflakestarprincessakiko6013]

Someone said something about INFPs having a sub-concious ESTJ, that they stand up for the other person and will assume a temporary leadership only for other's never themselves. Have you ever found yourself ordering food for other people, or defending other people? Do you demand the waiter/waitress/employees/manger to fix their order, but never yours? If you only stand up for other's and never yourself, that might be the INFP trait. After all, it is their reverse shadow "Demonic" lesser flip function. Meanwhile, ISFP would be an ENTJ, and would be slightly different, they'd still like to order around others but not in the same military drill sergeant way... ENTJ is a more civilized board member/executive at the office (who asks you), working with the professional bigwigs, meanwhile ESTJ is the purely harsh and demanding type. No one, orders people around like an ESTJ, and ENTJ would sound more professional and softer about it. Not all ISFPs care about fashion, but they are the Artist. Have you cared about music and art whatsoever? You can still be one, if you have any singing or musical/artistic talent. If you play any instrument, or if you draw anything. Do you care about any other Artists/Musicians, do you get into Trivia about them? Are you drawn to researching anything about Beauty in life? I know an ISTJ who loves horoscopes. It is kind of funny, instead of the ISFP, its the ISTJ that is a hoarder with shopaholism, and all of the horoscopes/conspiracy theories.

[@snowflakestarprincessakiko6013]

INFPs tend to be great Authors/Novelists/Writers but it isn't always so, because sometimes they get very self-concious and panic/anxiety strikes, and they can't actually write anything whatsoever. They might be more likely to have a blank diary, than a full one, their journal for books they want to write might only have one sentence in it. They might go on and on for 30 years, about that book that they have always been meaning to write, but never write a single word (yes, I know this from IRL with one). If you are a great writer, it can seriously go either way. However, the joke is that Introverted Intuitives (except for INFJs) are well known to be klutzes. A Sensor type ISFP is supposed to be more athletic and graceful, but the INFPs are softer and harmonious with their voices. They sound more like poets IRL. They tend to read a lot, and know a lot of quotes/phrases from novels, they'd usually know a lot about authors, and sometimes musicians/bands as well, but usually its writers. Of course, this intertwines with the ISFP who knows about Music and Art as well, they are practically like 2 circles with their overlapping in the center. The melodic way that they talk, the soft and peaceful harmonious way that they act, all of their daydreaming, natural affinity for cats and animals, etc...

[@snowflakestarprincessakiko6013]

They are similar to INTPs, the INFPs might have anime waifu/bishounen, they might love japanese culture and/or be an otaku, they might love video games. Sometimes, they love Skyrim or The Sims, the one I dated loved The Sims at least, if not both, had fantasy/non-fiction books, but was a tech wizard like an INTP. He cared about both bash.org and slashdot, while having the typical INFP substance abuse problems, and depression issues, etc...

[@Hana-kc1lq]

@@snowflakestarprincessakiko6013 This, I think I am pretty sure I am an INFP now. I usually just stay in the background and don't want to catch any attention, but I find myself defending my friends a few times. I just couldn't stand it when I saw them getting blamed for something they didn't do. Hmm...

[@EnochianChronicles]

In regard the INFP thinking all others are bad, I have learned to look deeper due to my occupational requirements (never judge a book by it's cover). I can sense if you are good or bad and have used this for over twenty years with 95%+ effectiveness, maybe higher since I cannot recall ever being wrong, but maybe the ones I did not rent to I could have been wrong about. I have proved this over and over to my boss, telling them if they should rent or not to a person, and they never doubt me anymore. Although it seems almost mystical to them and they cannot explain why I am able to do this, but experiential proof has made it an indisputable fact. Most everyone I pick has stayed ten years or more with no issues (those who have moved out bought houses or moved out of province), some are 13,14,15 years. More then a few have proven to be very involved and helpful in making a better community where we live. Now I know why I never allow myself to want things, sometimes people have to present an argument on why I should do/buy something, given enough pro's I will eventually acquiesce. Sometime's a very long time if I am feeling stubborn.

[@jontiruell1934]

As an ISFP I get loads done some of the time, much more than anyone else I'm aware of. As you say, mood, if it's some form of 'passion' possibly artistic, a job with a clear desirable goal, a job that releases endorphins/over good feelings or competitive (I like being the best). Otherwise it's much harder, fortunately my natural abilities and competitiveness mean I have good working patterns drilled in to some extent but still it isn't easy. I think it's made particularly hard because when I'm in the mood everything flows so well other working experiences seem very 'grey' in comparison

[@sopaesapos]

I'm an INFP and I relate to this video a lot but the only thing I feel like it's against my will is the judging part, yes, I judge people all the time, but I never put on them a "bad person" tag till they prove that they're truly bad, and still, I feel like I can't hate them. I know some people that cause me some harm or just piss me off with stuff they do but I cannot hate them and I still will be willing to help them. there is probably something wrong in my comment, I'm sorry I'm not fluent in English :))

[@CSJoseph]

Awesome

[@doxyl4269]

Thanks for going through the cognitive functions in such detail. Watching your videos has helped me as a mature-ish person discern my type (INFP). While I don't recognise a lot of your examples in my own life, I understand that isn't a reason to totally try and overhaul what I think my four letters might be. I identify so strongly with the *stack* rather than just the letters and you going through that helps immensely. If I don't have some of the weaknesses you speak about, it's probably because I've got some good development in other areas (most notably Fe). That being said, I also identify with lots of the weaknesses ;)

[@brukkala1]

You’re very insightful, but being an Isfp myself, I sure find your delivery abrasive. I know you mean well, and I’m very blunt with people myself. I want to dislike you, but I really love your honesty at the same time. You are braver than me;) Ok, carry on.

[@takineko]

"I like to drive fast and I haven't gotten in to an accident" lol, enjoy your tickets I guess

[@ninaivana1106]

Having an emotional rough day, the honey badger anecdote really gave me support ❤

[@NanoNate]

Coming from an INFP, when I talk to someone, I typically don't have a hidden meaning behind what I say, I tend to be very direct and mean what I say, even if I do have a hidden meaning behind what in saying, I still tend to be very direct and people usually can't take the very subtle hints

[@shacar106]

Im isfp and I am never in the mood to work on machinary. I am good at things regarding people like teaching, writing, styling/ cutting hair, dancing and singing. Does that make an Infp instead of isfp?

[@CSJoseph]

Net necessarily

[@franciebogert1452]

I usually like your videos and I found this very informative.. but you come off as judgmental/condescending here while talking about these two types. As a feeling type this made it hard to watch :/

[@CSJoseph]

I will never hold back. Cut and dry > other's feelings

[@Fuar11]

@@CSJoseph Well then the message isn't delivered well. If the point of the video is to deliver this information to these types, then by going completely against the nature of these types isn't a great way to do so.

[@greggcayman5031]

@@CSJoseph It's pretty disparaging at times. Okay each Personality profile has a flaw, but there seems to be a lot of hyperbole, and it borders onto ranting...

[@eeletric1000]

I needed this, i procrastinate too much and I depend on people to hold my hand. But i needed a good call out, to get my sh*t together.

[@kalinjax]

I’m an INFP. I drive a challenger. I didn’t buy it to drive slow. I am slow to start. I can’t pull off until my music is right and everything is adjusted but once I am on the go, I’m getting where I’m going quickly and efficiently lol. This can be applied to every area of my life. It takes a while to get started but once I’m going, I’m in the zone. It’s the transitions I struggle with:

[@BernardoRojasdeLuna]

About the status thing, it is funny because there are people that I don't care at all what they think of me, if I'm doing what I believe is right. If it opposes the status quo, I'll fight against it. But I also see in myself a need to be loved by the people I love, so I do care about how those people perceive me. And it is true I sometimes try to be extra-kind to people just not to appear rude to them, but because I don't want to hurt them or affect them in a negative way. I am an infp.

[@nataliaclemente4028]

I was totally focused on what you were saying when suddenly it pumped in my head "how is it possible for someone to be sat in front of a camera while holding a board for 30 minutes straight???" guess my type haha

[@EnochianChronicles]

Great observations, very perceptive and highly accurate in my opinion (at least regards INFP as I see it), allowing for individual variances of course. I really like the point on Si child and discipline, my mother was a firm believer in discipline. A good spanking can really motivate you, not at the moment of course, but in the future to avoid a recurrence of said punishment, also to earn the respect/esteem of that parent, hopefully eventually. This really highlights the many varied differences within the types themselves based on the parameters you outlined. I started working at age 8 due to my parents strong work ethic, I was given the choice of chores or going to work with a parent, we did not receive an allowance if we did not earn it. I went with my dad to his job as a milkman. We started at 3:30 am every morning. I worked all summer (while others played) and bought myself an intellivision ($400 cad, circa 1976). It was well worth the sacrifice, loved that console; baseball, hockey, football, soccer, armor battle, sea battle (and dozens more) I work with an ISFP (using your grid it seems she indeed is so, also she said that was her result when she tested years ago). She doesn't seem to have anything she pursues as her art on a daily basis, which confuses me ...she did say she likes to draw (but since she moved cannot find her art) and I showed her my drawings, which she seemed to really like. I am still learning how to use your grid, and have done so successfully a few times now, but need more practice.

[@Bongoagain]

I really liked the comment about the driving. I am a slow driver and I can feel the pressure when someone is right behind me. I wish I could drive, go fast and not care about it.

[@Musing_Mike]

Great comparison and final comments on the need to team up with other types to gear strengths.

[@cherrymarriedindiscord1404]

I made a habbit out of making fun of my feelings when they seem stupid Just so that I can focus on my duty Going strong with that ESTJ focus

[@ashleylatson91]

How?

[@cherrymarriedindiscord1404]

@@ashleylatson91 Iiterary as you read it, let me give you an example : Mom screamed at me for being lazy and not willingly sharing chores with her I felt hurt and wanted to act angry like her But I realized she had a point so I shut down my anger for a bit so that I can discuss with her the things I should do I told her that she needed to tell me to do things bec0ause I hate initiating and so things were handled much calmly

[@ra1507]

On your saying with the FI hero I’ve done that logic of use pain as fuel the problem happens when I started identifying myself as pain and then lose myself

[@missymae8333]

Excuse me, at my driving test i was told i could, in fact, out drive any grandma, tyvm

[@maria_s3731]

As an ISFP the only reason i am learning how to drive( even though i am not interested) is bcuz i don’t want to look like a fool among my peers. Right now watchin this video bcuz i ain’t in the mood for studying and got distracted

[@sghiorrini]

ahahah, this is the first and only time you honestly triggered me lol, I'm an ISFP and I AM the best driver! lmao jokes aside great video. ISFP and INFP can easily covertly annoy each other, but if they can move past that, they make great travel companion (talking from experience), the ISFP informing the INFP about the sensorial beauty, and the latter informing the ISFP of the history and culture and the place, a truly beautiful exchange of knowledge.

[@allieharmon3926]

lmaoooo my INFJ friend was driving me from the airport (we r close so I don't mind saying what I feel for the most part) and whenever he went 6+ miles above the speed limit I reminded him that he was breaking the law and being unsafe. He HATED it XDDDD

[@moatazmattar4714]

How would advise an infp to strengthen their will power (Ni) without having to rely on other people? It could be such a bummer because it would make you so dependant on other people,and that will eventually weaken you. Also, what do you mean by maturity and the shadow? I mean there are people like Jung and Peterson who day we should incorporate our shadows? Lastly, is it rare that infps are in architecture? Is that the career for them? I love my field and find it exciting. I just graduated recently though. Also, where did you discover the four sides of the mind? Got any sources?

[@CSJoseph]

My mentor R.P. Moriel taught me about the four sides of the mind. I can only guess his sources at this point given that he no longer speaks to me. It would be preferable for INFP to strengthen their Si so they have self discipline. I.e. force themselves to do things. Whereas with ISFPs they need to have the freedom to allow themselves. As we mature our shadows usefulness becomes more and I would recommend anyone integrate with their shadows over time. I had no choice to integrate mine. I do not see why INFPs wouldn't like architecture because design is technically theory after all.

[@moatazmattar4714]

If thats the case, then whats the difference between the shadow (Unconscious) and the aspiration (subconscious). Isn't the subconscious the thing we should try to incorporate since its the thing we try to aspire to?

[@Glassribs]

Captain Planet! (Many months late from this video being posted, but I found you through Spotify, so you’re on there) random fact: Once while listening in a cafe, you said something funny and I laughed out loud. I nearly choked and also looked a lil crazy/ felt extremely dorky. Thanks!

[@CSJoseph]

lol dope

[@nachiketpargaonkar8646]

Watched this again after understanding the temperament & communication styles, but still I relate to description of both sides. For example I've been typed an ISFP but I don't really care about my fashion expression (I've also been told that I dress neat but not attractive) also I lack any sense of posing for photographs, if that's connected too. As for the child & trickster functions, I am pretty skeptical of others' intentions, at times to the extent that I am low key worried they'll manipulate/misuse me/my position. But then again I have high endurance too, people have asked me that why do I tolerate so much, or praised me for having patience. But I'm not clumsy either & I kinda strive to give good experience & for that I would sacrifice what I want too (for someone I care, not strangers maybe) Still confused...

[@EnochianChronicles]

I drive the speed limit always. Never had an accident in 35 years of driving. I do not care what speed other's drive (I was young once and played speed racer IRL). I do care if you are paying attention, and not on your phone or otherwise distracted driving, I don't even play the radio, I need to concentrate fully while driving, and try and read what others are doing/going to do. Almost been in accidents due to this many times, but thanks be to my intuition (and quick reflexes) saving my butt.

[@takineko]

My ISFP hubby isn't really interested in anything art related at all, so I was surprised they're considered artistic?

[@jacob_massengale]

Life is art fully manifested. I could see an isfp want to make life their art genre. An infp might be more likely to want to preserve the abstract in symbols that capture its essence. In the end, it depends on the person.

[@Dani-jo9yr]

They make ‘art’ in everything that’s interesting to them. Ex. My hubby is a semi- bodybuilder and he said his body is ‘his art’. Just example. Same goes with his work too. 😁

[@amalksuresh286]

May be mistyped

[@SoughtAnarchy]

You should do a video on ISFP and ENTP friendships. One of my best longtime friends is one and I think the contrast is funny

[@marmelaxis4617]

It's true that NJ's need to teach us INFP's fashion. My ENFJ mom taught me fashion and what looks good to other people, and now I get compliments on my fashion sense (Te inferior, lol).

[@lupuionut6286]

Me and my INFP roommate and kind of best friend (INFJ writing) got closer together after I twisted his left elbow out of an accident (I was practicing kimura on him 4 years ago). Talking about high endurance lol.

[@digitalis-y9h]

Unrelated question, but do you know of any books regarding mbti types? I can't figure out my type and I think I'd like to take my time to read a book about it rather than a whole bunch of random articles and videos, those haven't been helpful much.

[@CamiKaze22]

I highly recommend "my true type" by Dr. A.J Drenth. You can get it on Amazon

[@catinthepeng2686]

That last example about being hit by the car was the freaking BEST. 😂

[@PeterIntrovert]

Captain Planet - nice analogy! :D Thank You for sharing your knowledge! :) Can INFP build self-discipline without outer source of motivation?

[@CSJoseph]

yes as a need for survival

[@donthaveonern]

I keep getting these two equally from the tests so hoping this helps me decide which one I'll label myself as Edit: okay so I'm an ISFP, thank you ^^

[@decodingtheblacklist7833]

Thanks for the video, but as an INFP who gets accused of being ISFP, this video actually made me a little more uncertain. Just about all of it applied to me on both sides.

[@CSJoseph]

keep watching to learn more

[@javeriamazhar9132]

I've always gotten INFP in personality tests [except in erik thor's test where I got an ENTP and then ENFP for some reason XD] I even got INFP on the csj test and I took it three times, each time starting at different questions. But even after that for some reason I don't know if I'm for sure an INFP or if I'm just attached to being an INFP. I do relate with this video so I might be an ISFP too, I just can't figure out whether if I'm Ne Si or Se Ni. I don't focus much on achievements tho I do like to know about mostly everything so maybe that's me trying to form my ESTJ library? On another note I type my sister as an ISFP [Mostly because I don't want her to be the same type as me and she would also refuse to be typed as an INFP for the same reason. While I've mostly become more tolerable of the idea that we might be the same type she still despises it and is stuck in the "I'm different from everyone else. I'm so unique and think so differently I might not even be a human, I might be some alien." mindset.] The differences b/w us are that she's really outwards with her emotions at times. She's always making scenario questions asking us what we'd pick or what we would do in certain situations that she's going thru herself. While I internalize my problems and come up with an answer myself. No one even knows what I've been through and I've solved stuff on my own. We're both slow at doing stuff but she's like SUPER slow. She moves slowly, talks slowly, reads slowly and it's takes ages to get her to even start to do stuff. [It's improved somewhat now but it's still super annoying to all of us.] I'm slow in starting stuff and I have a medium pace of doing stuff [unless I decided I'm not in the mood and don't want to do certain stuff. Then I become even slower.] But no one's complained of me being too slow as much as they complain about my sister. She's super competitive while I'm not as much. She's a sore loser and doesn't like it at all when I win or am better at something and will try to one up me at EVERY SINGLE THING. The stuff she is good at, she'll stuff it in my face until I get provoked and just prove her wrong by upping my own skills or just ignore her. She compares herself to me a lot in every thing but maybe that's just a younger sibling thing. But still I hear the phrase "Who's better?" in everything we do while I've never once used that phrase. She's STUBBORN, so hecking stubborn. She refuses any help and is stubbornly stuck in whatever she does. She'll refuse to admit her mistakes and refuse our methods sticking to her own whether it's wrong or just time-wasting and energy consuming. I'm super self-critical and always willing to accept my mistakes along with wanting to find newer better methods [I do have my stubborn moments but those are in terms of my pov/thinking and when I know I'm right while my sister will stay stubborn even when proved wrong. Her pride just kicks in so hard.] We both like art and music. I love the outdoors/nature and I love animals and will literally stop in the middle of the road to pet a cat or dog, I love hiking and sports and just travelling in general and experiencing new adventures. She says she loves it too, but would rather stay inside than go out and while she says she feels bad for a dead leaf. [yes she's said that. According to her she feels pain for everyone and thing, even objects and doesn't watch the news because all the bad stuff happening in the world depresses her. While I know objects don't feel pain and don't pity dead plants though a dead animal would make me cry. I also don't mind the news too much, it upsets me but I know the reality of the world and we both agree with the statements "The world is a horrible place, everyone is bad" OR "The world would be a better place without humans."] She doesn't love animals as much as me nor does she know/care about the environment/plants or animals as much as me. She's also focused on achievements and is often depressed over the fact that she's growing older and hasn't achieved anything. I've also felt that but to a lesser degree [We both have done absolutely nothing about it tho XD but she mopes about it a lot more than me.] After writing an "INFP book" as you call it I'm realizing my analysis might be right and that I'm an INFP while she's an ISFP but I would still like another opinion nonetheless

[@JoiskiMe]

My younger sister is an ISFP and she is extremely pragmatic when it comes to art. She is almost like a factory worker! She makes a lot of it, very quickly, while I spend hours upon hours (INFP). How could this be explained?

[@CSJoseph]

There is more than just Nature at play to answer that wholly.

[@davidpapojr8531]

I've learned I could be comfortable in any career once I am comfortable with the people around me but it takes a long time for me to be comfortable with them and then again my mood is a big bearing on that perspective

[@davidpapojr8531]

So what's that story about people chained in a dark cave with the fire behind them and they can only see the shadows but the one guy gets out when he comes back they all laugh at him... I wish you would elaborate on that metaphor

[@dbishop4761]

I think im an enfp and I like the way your more real and honest .. Love it

[@cherrymarriedindiscord1404]

How can you put up with so much suffering? Not realizing it at the moment until it becomes a memory, but then you become bitter, Te inferior sees that people don't like bitterness so it causes change... but it may come with too much moodiness It's not endurance as much as hope. And because of that, it hurts on the long run Payback wishes/ dreams could also become a normal occurrence or even something we consider to use in our philosophy stone which is not ideal :/

[@Winterlandzzz]

@C.S.Joseph: Well, I enjoy all your content on personality assessment and I took a couple of tests online (the Free ones!). Okay, so...I got typed as INTP, INFP (by other sites) and ISFP (by taking the test on your website). However, when I watched a couple of videos on ISFP and INFP...like this one above..I realte more with INFP. Would appreciate your two cents on this. What do you think? 🌻😊

[@CSJoseph]

Ask other people

[@whowillyoucallonthen4292]

Peace CS. I really appreciate your quadrant breakdowns. Last night, I ran with it & drew out each personality (a bit arduous.. But, worth the mental work out). To test the idea, I asked my sister (who wasn't looking at the paper.. And, who hates how obsessed I've been with MBTI-aka "myself"-over the past few years) what Archetype she thinks my "super ego" is. She said: "Some sort of 'intellectual' or something." Well, we know which ones come to mind.. But, I went ahead & googled it anyway.. Sure enough, most sources I found had INTP at #1. So.. You know what that means.. Incidentally, that's the type I've been getting in books & a couple online tests lately... Which.. Makes sense (in a way~because I don't relate to the "Artist" stereotype. I *wish* I could draw super sick images..or, had the work ethic to learn an instrument undistracted..). I did sports & performing arts in highschool. And, excelled at Psychology & Philosophy/Religion Studies-a caveat being the books we read were "journey" like (Bhagavad Gita, etc) and we had a lot of lively discussions-in College. And, I do often speed when I drive. At least on the freeway. It's more of a "zenflow" thing. Though, I won't do it if I feel like I might endanger others. In fact, my absolute pet peeve is people who do things like frickin speed through packed parking lots. Especially in front of entrances. Like, at say, Whole Foods. I'd give them a ticket if I could (if I was a cop). Literally makes me want to pull them out of the car by their necks. And, if they hurt someone, I probably would. It seems like the difference between INFP & ISFP is that the former has ISTP as a super ego.. And, the latter IS an ISTP...just trapped in an INFP's body (lol). For some reason, that makes perfect sense to me. I *could still be an IxFJ or something else though... We'll see. Again though, your quadrant system materialized some pattern related hypothetical "what abouts" I had. Good stuff. Sub'd. PS... Vids are a taaad bit long. I get it though.. And, a good light would boost your presentation a bit (me thinks). Peace.

[@princessleai]

As an INFP, I tend to predict movie scenes (movies I’ve never seen before). Much to my parents dismay… and they think I’m just spoiling the movie. Naw just “guessing”

[@user-yi9yf9lh6o]

I WAS NOT READY FOR THIS DRIVING CALLOUT

[@TheBittenBullet]

Now I'm not so sure I am an INFP. I try not to judge anyone, and when I hear someone else do it,I become curious about the accusation and look for ways to justify the the one being accused -- but inevitably to create understanding between the accuser and the accused. I see the accuser as being at risk of falling into a faulty belief system, by jumping to a rash conclusion.