ISTP Personality Type Inside & Out

The ISTP personality, the virtuoso, the craftsman, the technician, is one of the types with highest integrity and earns the most respect. I've never met an ISTP (over the age of 20) who I didn't respect. The way ISTPs will correct their false beliefs and readily admit they're wrong is inspiring. As someone whose sensing is lacking at best, I admire their technical prowess and ability to fix things with little to no training.
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0:00 Intro
0:49 ISTP cognitive functions
3:41 What is Ti?
5:02 Get some extroversion
6:01 What is Se?
7:09 What is Ni?
11:05 What is Fe?
14:45 ISTP vibes/stories
17:10 ISTP unique gift to the world
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[@VTdarkangel]

The reason we apologize so much is because we have usually been beat over the head so much about being rude or mean when that was never our intention. It makes us hypersensitive to that possibility. Instinctively, I'll speak what I perceive to be the truth and then realize after the fact that it may not have been the right moment to say something like that or I've said it in a needlessly harsh way.

[@pookie7584]

Exactly, people are always saying that i come off as rude, and even now whenever i meet new friends i just like to give them a word of warning and let them know that im not the nicest person. A lot of ISTP's are nice poeple just dont know how to express that, but im genuinely not, escpecially when im tired. I feel safer warning them so if i accidentally make a slip up i can remind them that I told them about me no being super kind. Telling people is like a safety net for me.

[@tmckmusic8584]

Your self awareness is very appreciated! 🙏

[@trevorfrayne6418]

I'm an INTJ. So people misunderstand me as well. They see me focusing on something, with the INTJ stare which makes me look angry, and they assume me to be angry. Funny enough they never believe me when I try to correct them on it. So I've learned to appreciate the socially awkward which I'm part. I'm also bad at small talk. I do appreciate ISTPs.

[@haleydoe2279]

I cannot tell you how many times I've heard "so and so wants to know why you hate them". Meanwhile, I wasn't involved in this situation nor was I thinking about it, haha. I speak when I have something to say.

[@haleydoe2279]

@@pookie7584 same. If I'm not in a social mood, I will explain that to those around me and reassure them it has nothing to do with them, I'm just tired.

[@SqueakyIri]

Dear ISTPs, He most attractive and truly kind types in the MBTI. From what I've seen, there're no mind games, no ulterior motives, and no fakery. Screw the haters and keep being your awesome selves. Signed, An INFJ

[@xxintixx4638]

Infj is one of my favorite types - istp

[@theadultsaretalking2582]

Infj is my favorite type too by far, even tho our ways might seem different inside our principles are similar, y’all are genuine and I appreciate it - istp

[@amberslilrose3954]

I'm an ISTP, my husband an INFJ and he adores me. ❤

[@MAS-pz9lg]

🥺❤️ 😿

[@malakashraf2801]

Sincerely , thanks . It came in a good time , by the way infjs are my favourite .

[@carolannepenny281]

I remember growing up as a girl ISTP was so rough, especially elementary school. I was always the only girl in the class not doing things right, expressing my feelings wrong, being reprimended, not fitting in with the other girls, not enjoying girl talk and gossip so much etc. In highschool I was so tired of it that I completely shut down and decided to focus on myself and my hobbies. Alone. I didn't mind since I'm a huge introvert and my close friends were enough for me. Eventually, things got a whole lot better a little bit before college where I started to have people come to me for advice or opinion on things I was good at. From an ISTP to an ISTP, if you keep doing what you love and with passion (which shouldn't be hard, cause ISTP). We are not that akward, people secretely love us for just being ourselves ;)

[@MAS-pz9lg]

Well I through the same process as well.. as ISTP i understand your journey ✨❤️

[@evil_master5882]

Same here I m a ISTP girl and my condition is same as yrs.I don't like those girl's gossip stuff and I don't like sugar coating things.

[@bcase5328]

Too many other people try to change an ISTP.

[@Emmanuel_Rocha]

The problem with what you just described is that it falls under the Forer effect. Which is basically giving characteristics so vague that anyone can relate to them. The part about focusing on yourself and hobbies, that can be a trait of an introvert. Most introverts are like that. Heck, everyone has hobbies which they focus on. Also, anyone who sees someone with enough knowledge or experience on something they want to excel on, and if their pride doesn't get in the way, will seek advice from that person. Anyone who does what they love with passion will surely get noticed and appreciated. People appreciate people who are authentic, passionate and true. And it is independently of the personality type. In a way, we're all strange and quirky, and in that strangeness we aren't so strange. People: don't rely too much on personality tests. They're flawed.

[@urielquintero2381]

I have the opposite problem! As a guy, my ISTP personality is the reason I’m able to talk to girls, but it limits my ability to talk to men effectively. Although, I have been able to improve!

[@laszlo_kovacs]

I think most of us ISTP-s are just looking for respect and appreciation, in the mean of appreciating our craft, the effort. So hearing someone say that we deserve respect is just great. The video was nice, thanks for the appreciation, and have a wonderfull day!

[@RevRideReason]

great point touching on appreciation. I think this too

[@alexayala7234]

Took the words out of my mouth, I felt so loved and hyped up through this video

[@Emmanuel_Rocha]

Ok people, don't take it the wrong way but... EVERYONE wants to feel respected and appreciated. It doesn't have anything to do with your personality type but rather with human nature.

[@Ohhollyf]

When she said “healthy” ISTP’s she earned my respect. I am a sick ISTP and cannot use my body any longer. This has hurt me deeply, and crushed the pride I had in being in total control of my physical self. I have PTSD since being diagnosed and see the therapist for this side of my new life .

[@jake_with_the_BIG_snake]

Hope you get better soon. Struggling with same issue as you right now. It sucks.

[@akilegna1255]

By healthy she doesnt mean physical wellbeing💀

[@nj3195]

@@akilegna1255Right! She means emotionally healthy. I know several ISTP’s and many have either psychological issues or personality disorders.

[@sofieherrera2628]

when you said to shut down or go mute in an argument I can totally relate. IDK why i do that so much its so weird its like my mind literally draws a blank

[@stephm8962]

@@mlievsay try to remain in a state of curiosity as to what the other person is trying to say and it will prevent the blank shut down

[@deathmetal0073]

As an istp, if I’m arguing about a core belief I have no problem finding something to say, because my beliefs are really thought through and justified. Especially since I use sensing to find data and evidence to back up by beliefs.

[@haleydoe2279]

Self monitoring. Usually I do this when others have become stuck in and are critical of me and I either have done the thing or did not and was misunderstood. I have the ability to break people with my words and I do not want that, because there are some things you cannot take back. I need space at that point.

[@kbecks123]

i found out i was istp a few years ago and a light bulb just turned on in my head that explained so much. i always hated school, like i just couldn't pick things up with just people telling me what to do. but anything that i can learn by trial and error was so interesting to me and i would invest a lot more time into learning it myself.

[@Mudkirby]

Same. Same.

[@alexandrf2428]

Same here ! Recently discovered my type and omg things started to make sense.

[@alvn2203]

I'm a female ISTP. Growing up, I was always studying well, but didn't understand myself at all. I've always procrastinated a lot, studied a lot and didn't do any physical activities. At home I was told to believe that I'm more of a feeling and intuitive person, that I'm very good at literature, understand underlying messages, love expanding "school knowledge", philosophical matters and shouldn't like sports, crafts and physical work so much. I didn't even try to question it, because I had no idea what I really liked, for my parents never gave me the chance to experience anything. Whenever I didn't understand something or couldn't read people's feelings, I'd feel like I failed as the person I thought I was (it happened very often, almost every time I talked to someone new, had to finish a mind-provoking project, cheer someone up, etc.) That's how I developed social anxiety, thinking that I was failing as someone who should be more understanding, gentle and book-smart. I realised that something was wrong with my life the moment I entered high school. I chose a language oriented class, because I like learning grammatical schemas. At first I wanted to go to a different school and learn how to weld, but it was more of a joke than it was the real dream, knowing that I wouldn't be offered a good educational level and at that time was sure that it was exactly what I needed. In my high school it turned out that literature was way more important than the actual ability of speaking the foreign language, so I've been struggling with literature 9 hours a week and honestly... I had so many mental breakdowns that I can't even count now. There's one year left until the final exam and I have no idea what to do after passing them. I don't know which university I should choose or if I should choose one at all. I feel like if I don't continue my "school-like education" all of my efforts, time and basically... entire life will be wasted, but at the same time, there's nothing that interests me, said differently, nothing that interests me after passing literature, 2 foreign languages and geography. There's literally nothing to do after that XDD

[@alvn2203]

Lmao change of mind. Only 7 months left yet I wanna take the math exam now WHAHAHAHAHHAHA FUCK GEOGRAPHY

[@nikkibailey6583]

No, it'll be a waste of life to continue living in pain! Trade school seems like a better fit, don't you think?

[@sallyreyes9609]

Maybe try computer science? Completely logical language and no literature involved 😊.

[@elmondo-s1e]

Nothing of your life is wasted - you’re literally still a child so pls stop catastrophising. I get that this is your whole life and it’s a big deal to you but you need to gain a lil perspective. School isn’t everything. I changed my mind about what to do with my life 3 whole times in my 20s. Now I’m 30, doing something I love, and although my high school years weren’t amazing turns out I don’t care any more cause I decided to make the rest of my life better.

[@Rider-yb3sd]

Did you just describe my life ?

[@indigo3929]

My partner is an ISTP. He’s incredibly talented when it comes to fixing and building anything. Loves to spend his free time working on cars and woodworking. He’s an engineer and was fairly hands on for his job before covid. But now he’s 100% working from home. It’s difficult watching someone so talented become a paper pusher.

[@NathanielIsaza]

ISTP here. I just want to say thank you because I've been watching, reading and learning about this for years, but I learned something new today. I keep saying I'm not a people person because I been socially corrected so many times during my life... but at the same time, I know I'm a great mentor and people looks up to my leadership. Those 2 things never added up. Thanks to you, I get it now. Minute 12, I'm in my 40s. It all makes sense now. Thank you.

[@cecilyerker]

This is the nicest thing I’ve ever heard about ISTPs so much that it made me ugly cry 😢 I don’t feel appreciated even though I know a lot of people appreciate what I do for them but they don’t see ME

[@lailaisaidit2223]

Yoo same🥲

[@Ohhollyf]

I felt that way so also, so kind to have been given a boost .

[@kaitlynwilson4068]

Same!!

[@syahidahzaki3590]

From an ISTP here, regarding the Ti function, re-evaluating, being truthful and all, its not just towards facts, but also towards ourselves, its like, we know we are horrible with our Fe, and we are well aware of it and trying to 'fix' our Fe or to make it better. Its 'normal' for ISTPs to be there for someone else or helping people in need, moreover if it utilizes our skills, its a healthy thing to do. Plus, I tend to be quite since I know if I speak my mind, I would came across as rude when really I was just speaking facts. 🤔

[@erinlockett4031]

The "get into your body" comments are so true. I love doing things with friends and family. Talking on the phone is a daunting task for me. I sometimes feel guilty about this but knowing this about myself I find comfort knowing that I am not being mean or selfish.

[@keeganrogers5665]

Thank you so much for the kind words.. it’s nice to hear

[@bobspinach7315]

This video describes me so perfectly. Thank you for explaining so clearly. It made me understand myself better. I have been struggling to pick what I want for my career and ur video has been a great help

[@hfortenberry]

I LOVE the depth, accuracy and positivity you provide! Why have I not seen your videos before now??? My brother is an ISTP and this fits him to a tee. Subscribed.

[@silversaver82]

I've watched this multiple times, excellent breakdown of my type ISTP. Thanks so much!!

[@thomaslinzmeier7907]

Wow, Alexis you known your stuff. The way the info flows in a stream of consciousness is impressive! Thanks!

[@CuddleClaw.]

Thank you so much for the video! You did a great job. Your affirmations touch my heart🌹

[@silversaver82]

Wow, this was such a great breakdown of ISTP. Thank you for doing this.

[@brydecuir9746]

Thanks for the really specific advice 🙏🏽

[@Sundertalesz]

You are incredibly enthralling to listen to. You go so in depth and clearly describe each of the cognitive functions with grace and practicality that is not only interesting to learn about but also easy to understand. My friend you have earned a sub :D -INFP

[@taracontreras4652]

This was unexpectedly an encouraging boost! Lol Thank you for the awesome information! I never listen to videos this long, but you're so easy to listen to

[@argent-kestrel90]

Thank you! You actually helped me understand my functions better. I think I am really an ISTP rather than INTJ. I think I've been trapped in the Ti-Ni loop for a long time. What you described fit me like a hand in a glove :)

[@deebon5218]

Love ur video. Keep these coming

[@W4lkthroughWizard]

Getting out is the tip I needed - thank you :)

[@shawnantunes]

You described my daughter in a clear and understandable way 👍very good video!!

[@ivankrauseza]

It's so good to figure out who you are with these personality tests...they can be life changing.

[@TheBenghaziRabbit]

i have seen these things for years and finally decided to look more into it. found out im an ISTP and it explains so much within my life. absolutely crazy how accurate these things are.

[@waynescheib8818]

loved it! Thank you so much

[@AlexisKingsley]

Whoever posted this on reddit thank you soooooo much!! 😭 🙏 Edit: Want more ISTP content? Check out the ISTP playlist ➡ kzbin.info/aero/PLo0hph_vdC9MGsAQCceg3TneCVW7bd1Zp

[@ismey7548]

As ISTP i heard this video with playback speed 1,25 😅

[@magicass8437]

that last part was so sweet, I almost got teary eyed hearing you say all those things about ISTPs , I have always felt like I was foolish for thinking I had anything to offer the world, always felt like I stick out like a soar thumb for how awkward I present

[@XxNVTxX]

Thank you so so much for the vid.

[@julianbailey2749]

I've watch MBTI videos from a bunch of different people and yours are possibly the best at explaining all of a types' functions well. I also appreciate that for an ISTP video you wore an old T-shirt and glasses, it's a instant ISTP visual connection, we tend to bounce off people that look too made up. One thing that I find difficult as an ISTP is that though I can see into the future as to what my perfect plan might be (Ni) then my (Fe) makes me worry about the trouble that I will put other close people (mainly family) into and so it acts as a brake on achieving my desires. I understand why ISTPs avoid close relationships because they add restrictions to our natural desires that we find difficult to negotiate. Despite that I am a better person for having an ISTJ significant other (my rock) and ESTP son (exciting, but exhausting). One thing that I don't get about the standard ISTP pattern is that we are meant to be virtuosos, being capable of being the best at one thing. I am much more of a ploymath, being reasonably competent at many different things as the Se and P combo seems to leave me bored by the repetition required to achieve absolute mastery of one craft over general competence in many. It may be that I have just not found my one true love yet.

[@tash6974]

You’re so calming, and thoughtful I feel like I just had a therapy session 💕 thank you

[@lailaisaidit2223]

She's an INTJ, I think that explain a lot🤣 since ISTP and INTJ seem to get along quite good 😊

[@AdoptionLawSourceTrinity]

Great advice about not thinking about whether the event is going to be awkward or boring, but just accepting the invitation.

[@lexilaughren1995]

Great video!

[@stephm8962]

best explanation of istp functions on the internet i've heard

[@ilymitski]

thank you so much, i am trying to understand more about istps and this video helped me a lot

[@whk3120]

You’re lovely, thankyou for this

[@RevRideReason]

This is a perfect description of an ISTP 👍Thx for the video. I must say the greatest most life changing thing I invested in for myself is a gopro. Just plug in your Se and it's a go.

[@AlexisKingsley]

That's great advice!

[@p10228]

Really good video!

[@TheRealHerbaSchmurba]

I like that you point out the emphasis we place on integrity. I also like that you point out the ISTPs proneness to awkwardness. Idk how other ISTPs feel about this, but I’ve struggled with feeling awkward my whole life. The “cool” sigma stereotype for ISTP leads to people not understanding the principle of what it means to identify with it.

[@glueball214]

This came up in my feed and I have been thinking this was an awesome type. Your description and video is wonderful. Yes they seem awesome. I think I know a few. ps : I am loving the time worn t-shirt. 💙

[@amandatavares4741]

I've been in therapy for... about 4 years, and this video gave me more clarity about myself than ever hahaha I'm in chock! Thank you!

[@bellaramsay2724]

I have no business saying this since I have zero experience in therapy, but my theory is that istps are the most useless of all the types in therapy (unless our therapist is really fantastic) because we are all about knowing the problem and fixing it ourselves. The ideal istp therapist should lead the istp to what may be the issue and let us work out a solution, then just support us while giving us a bit of distance.

[@amandatavares4741]

I can’t agree more ☹️ for me, it was important to know the right way to follow, but after that I’m always doing all the hard work discovering how to go there. I think it’s how it should be? But sometimes it’s nice to have some perspective and I feel like I’m all by myself (in therapy anyway haha)

[@bokchoiman]

Very well broken down. Like how you get straight to the point👍

[@thearthisyours]

This is one of the most thorough analysis about ISTP. Most of them are very true in my case. I am an ISTP woman who loves camping and outdoor activity. : )

[@jazzmaradermedia3550]

I really dig this video. I’m an ISTP and have been lightly following MBTI information for years now and really appreciate the breakdown of your video. I think that the Fe section felt off, mostly because of saying ISTP need to be more extroverted. That was only part that I feel may need a bigger discussion on. Otherwise, great video

[@justinmorgan5744]

I've just stumbled across personality types in preparation for a job interview. I think I'm am ISTP, the whole thing is fascinating. thank you for such an informative video.

[@candicewebster3430]

Thank you for this video

[@jessicaclark3499]

My fiance was a very unhealthy istp when I met him and the way you spoke so intelligently and well informed 👏 👍 You are so wise. I wish that he didn't have to feel so awkward and he would challenge himself more. He is the type to go to the gym for a couple hours and come back so happy and refreshed. He often apologizes over everything and anything. He is a police officer and he used to use alcohol as you've mentioned.. but we made it! God willing lol Everything you've said is on the mark. I've subscribed and am so eager to browse more of your content. ^_^

[@allenwilson5757]

Alexis Kingsley You have helped my relationship so much. I'm trying to help my significant other understand me because she said that my "emotional unavailability" was problem. I never knew I was an ISTP until I talked to my Psychiatrist and also looked it up more on KZbin. She's definitely an ENFJ type and there seems to always be problems there. I think she's learning a lot more and I about her! You are SO SMART! Keep doing videos!!!

[@AlexisKingsley]

Thank you!! I'm so glad it's been helpful in your relationship.

[@akarthikkrishna]

Hey I am an ISTP and my wife is an ENFJ. We face the same issues with emotional unavailability but we are doing much better now.

[@BBJ34]

Great video 😊

[@cecilyerker]

You’re the first person to acknowledge ISTPs getting dissociated from our bodies

[@RetirededKat]

ISTP here, tested as INTJ forever (neglected Se for a lot of my life because reasons, favored Ni) I bought a guitar after I realized I was mistyping, and figured out my actual type, and holy crap, Ti+Se+Ni is a nutty combo! I'm learning it so fast it's blowing my mind, by the end of the first night I could hit every harmonic on the fretboard... (can't help but see MBTI as a type of character sheet lol)

[@wadessirenvideos6750]

Very good video posting; I like your attitude and you speak in a very intelligent manner. As for myself, I vow to not ever demand respect from others. I like to respect others within good reason, and want respect in return. I just got elected as employee of the year at my job. Even before this happened, I have been a very respected person at work, probably because I treat my co workers like human beings with feelings. I know what it's like to be hated, misunderstood, and treated like a cold statistic. As an ISTP, I was thought of by my classmates in elementary school as being socially awkward and more strange than science fiction. It did not help my self esteem either to be misunderstood. Even some of my teachers thought of me as having too many idiosyncrasies that are abnormal, and regarded me as an outcast. My self esteem did not start to go bad until the third grade. By the time I was in 7th grade, I did have some of my teachers kindly ask me why I did not socialize with my classmates, but with teachers instead. I could not explain my thought process at the time, but it basically amounted to being a reserved person who only let select few people in my inner circle that I thought would not make fun of me. The teachers were mature, open minded, and listened well. I was right for the most part about who I should have as good friends, but made a few bad choices. One such person still wants me to be their friend today, even on Facebook, and even though they knowingly committed an act of betrayal 35 years ago. This is one kind of "slap in the face" an ISTP type person will not forget. In the long run, I have had a good life and been fortunate enough to be able to support myself. At the end of the day, we are not perfect, and have our strengths and weaknesses. We all are smart in some areas as well as stupid in others. Everyone has a funny accent, and a handicap or disability of some kind or another.

[@elvenaubade]

as a writer who uses the MBTI for better understanding and better writing characters unlike myself you're videos are like a holy grail lol

[@jupitersspell]

Very accurate. I’ve always valued honesty and people key me as “blunt” more than anything. I’m not mean or rude, or hold bad intentions, but I will always be honest and try to have an educate opinion. I debated politics for a few years until it became too stressful, but I never bandwagon. The reason I’m so invested and stubborn on my beliefs is because I’ve educated myself so much about them, to the point where random social constructs or knit-picky critiques cannot sway me because they just don’t hold any evidence. Imo, ISTPs can be labeled as the “bad guy” in many situations. Because so many people find comfort in playing devils advocate, and they can’t deal with someone who doesn’t magically hop onto a new mindset because it’s easier to think that way. I was always an INTJ throughout middle school and high school, now I only get ISTP lol. But I’d say it’s pretty accurate :)

[@alexajulianna2424]

Thanks you, Miss alexis.

[@loner3296]

Thanks, this helped.

[@jasonwarner8774]

Wow you offer a lot of unique insight, thank you. One of the more interesting things I’ve noticed throughout life (istp) is that I do possess quick decision making in tangible and physical conflicts, like reacting to a car crash or similar scenario. But being caught off guard with emotional conflicts, that’s when I have shut down. It’s like my body doesn’t move and I am trying to process why this person is acting this way, whereas other people seem to have a instant reaction in those scenarios. I’ve found this issue most difficult to fix.

[@CatServant]

Thanks for these videos. I’ve been typed as both ISTJ and ISTP, but you’ve convinced me that I’m really ISTP.

[@rarity7797]

I used to get istj consistently on every test but now after more awareness i get istp. I've also noticed that i relate more to istp characters rather than to istj characters

[@taylorvanamburgh4840]

big fan of you now.

[@Chemppi]

Thanks for the enlightening video, I think a lot of puzzle pieces found their place for me. - ISTP female

[@Jobi011]

Really cool video and great presentation! Sooo many things and examples I connect with, that I haven't seen in other ISTP videos. The football example gave me chuckle because I've played football/soccer basically my whole life and I always do the same thing in penalty shots if it's a new goalie where I fake with my hips and angle of my foot one way and shoot the other corner and it's always the same corner😜.

[@AlexisKingsley]

That's amazing!!!

[@ducksauce123]

so helpful. At 35 I'm finally looking to jump out and show my greatness. All of this is correct when it comes to me.

[@homerkenobi1914]

My 15yr old daughter can talk MBTI with the best of them (like you! - this is my first video I’ve seen of yours & am so impressed!). She can rattle off the tertiary functions & the enneagrams. You’ll probably appreciate this, she’s high-functioning ASD, just very recently diagnosed, and the MBTI helps her process other people. When we start watching a show or movie, she’ll look up their MBTI type and it helps her follow the movie better. I’ll describe my friends to her, she’ll predict what they are, then I send my friends the test (they humor me, I’m an ENTP ;), and she’s like always right. P.S. I was just playing comfortably numb for her and then said hey check out her shirt!

[@remington8617]

whats her type?

[@no2475]

That school education thing is so true. Honestly thank you for saying that.

[@pookie7584]

0:11 Aww thats so sweet, i cant wait to be healthy again so i can start helping other people. I guess i should prbabl help myself first, but it can wait

[@TheINFP_Diary]

i'm an infp and have been in a 2+ yr relationship with an istp, im hoping this video will help us further understand each other, thanks for all your videos❤!

[@EazyMurphy]

I thought I was a estj for the longest but i was more honest in the last personality test and this hits too close to home im pretty bad at explaining emotions but it's such a relief knowing someone understands you.

[@bingbongbang45]

i’m an istp and i lovedddddddddd physics and behavioral sciences and i’ve never been able to explain why those subjects just make so much sense to me

[@ericayasaka9765]

Thank you 🥲♥

[@ryandrew9937]

You know me better than me 😩 thanks for breaking that down in a very clear and cogent manner. Now I’m going to have to switch careers 😅

[@alexandrf2428]

ISTP here. Huge thanks for the video. Pitty i did not discover that about myself before.

[@peachpanda-hg6fr]

i wasnt sure if i was infp, istj, or infp but I really relate to this a lot

[@soraya777]

Now it makes the most sense to me; I’ve just discovered that I’m ISTP 😊 thanks for sharing.

[@britshell]

Good info

[@CuddleClaw.]

If the mood strikes you, would you please do a video INTJ compared to ISTP? INFJ/ISTP and INFP/ISTP would also be awesome to see. I haven’t seen anybody do these comparisons. The reason I ask is I’m a female ISTP 4w5 and I used to think I was an INFJ, and others have told me they thought I was INFJ INFP ISFP because my Fi and Fe are developed. I think I often prefer my INFP Super Ego and when I get tired of the feelings, I transition back to my ISTP ego, it’s like leaning on my 5 wing, it saves me from drowning, getting too far into my dark thoughts and feelings. So, anyway, if you ever decided to give it shot, I’d love to hear it! 🙂

[@readysetno8853]

15:44 you know how people put their minds together, each one contributing to a project or idea. We do that in a different way, we consider the items themselves, the materials, how they work/fit together and how they move and create or fix something. Our minds are always on and all the information we gather gets stored for later use. You get to see it done all in one shot but the information was there way before the opportunity presented itself. We definitely hoard information.

[@haleydoe2279]

I've worked in hands on, highly active and esthetically pleasing environments (licensed esthetician, waxer, makeup artist) and in Mentor and leadership positions (leading others to make the right choice on their own by shifting their perspective to action/consequence sequences) and I accel in that. I do not do well with authority. *I typed this comment as were moving on to career skills. Awesome.

[@jennakenna7252]

Yes u were right. I got ISTP AND ISFP and both apply!

[@DokiDokiLove]

Hi, I’ve taken the MBTI test before and typed as an INTP a few years ago and recently took the test again and got ISTP. I feel it really depends on what kind of person you are at the time you take the test. Both times I felt the descriptors described me best both times.

[@yasmine4582]

Same , except that i got ISFJ before and now i got ISTP and i relate to both of them at both times . Sorry for my english 😅

[@haleydoe2279]

I was mistyped as the same.

[@elmondo-s1e]

This is why you have to dig further into the literature and look back at your life as a whole and make a judgement about what fits you best lol

[@yelenayashchenko6194]

I value your encouragements. ~ ISTP (possibly INTP🤔)

[@shazw11]

Makes me feel 10x better watching this video as an ISTP

[@banana-n-cake]

I am an ISTP. I really don't like arguing with people. If I knew that I was wrong, I'll just admit it and apologize,, but if people blame me for something I didn't do, I will really defend myself and talk back if I need to. I won't let anyone bully me. Also, I really like activities where I can use my body instead of doing mind stimulating activities. Badminton is my favorite sport, i also like dancing, hiking, swimming and if i have a chance I'll go skydiving.

[@uioy879]

i’m an istp and i hate sports , i like crafts and some dancing but i prefer to do them alone .if you’re like me , i think the way to get out of isolution (depending on your interest, is to try book clubs or acting or language exchange clubs , or 1 day hiking trips)

[@fatclemenzzza]

ISTP woman here I started my career in the fire/ems service & it was the best decision. Life changes and no longer in but having time away made me realize I still belong in some capacity and working my way into more emergency management type roles

[@user-lg7iw4nf6x]

16:50 i often get scolded by my INFJ bestfriend for not being “appropriate” in a situation like that one time one of our friends was crying and i tried, to cheer her up but somehow that went wrong

[@fattrolls8094]

At 15 minutes, I could swear you watched me for a week and then summarized your observation experience

[@sage333]

Negative snowball effect helps me be prepared for the worst case scenario(s) and usually pleasently surprised. But never just surprised. I always have an action plan way in advance.

[@TheAstilesus]

Thank you for explaining the cognitive functions. I now understand why I felt my type was wrong. I see now, that I have been an "unhealthy" ISTP. Time to embrace the woods and stop trying to be a book worm.

[@lunaticluna873]

If i may ask how would you describe or even find out you're an "unhealthy" ISTP?

[@TheAstilesus]

@@lunaticluna873 As I have aged, I have become more introverted. I tend to think too much, be a loner, feel like I am not productive, lack purpose and get depressed. But the times in my life when I was solid was when I was training for a triathlon, hiking the appalachian trail, building a barn, or serving in the military. And as she described the functions, it dawned on me that, while I used to use more Se, I have gotten "lazy" and now dwell in Ni. More Se or as she says "getting into your body" seems more healthy and happier.

[@MarkyMark2177]

The title of this video is very provocative 😉

[@BobT_10006]

Explained so much, in middle school I (female ISPT) thought I was gay because I wasn't feminine, never could relate to females, or feelings, always been awkward. Took several years to figure out, I'm a "tomboy". Took several more to understand I'm not emotionally intelligent. Finally, I realize I'm an ISTP. Having a daughter (INFP) made me delve into the mechanics of the mind to understand why we clash so much. It was obvious I was a horrific mom tho I try reeeally hard. This helped me understand that I'm the best mom I knew how to be and where I can push myself to grow, expressing emotions, although I don't quite understand nor am comfortable but my kid, she's worth it

[@mreshadow]

8:10 this is me to a T. I literally can't continue talking/arguing at a point. Everything becomes internal and I can't make myself say words any longer. 6yr relationship that ended partially because I couldn't have the difficult conversations.

[@Crendermin]

This was very helpful, thank you for explaining it in a way that helps keep attention with examples and just a little bit of tangent but not enough to loose to topic :) According to the 16personalities test, I'm ISTP and I'm trying to better understand it to explain to myself why I react is certain ways or have certain tendencies and while I understand that not all ISTP's are the same, this was very informative. I'm glad that it's not just me thinking that I'm not sociable enough because of feeling awkward and such.

[@ACT4UCF]

I was an "intj" and am incredibly good at fixing things. And now im dating an istp. So i find this all fascinating. Need to ask her some questions. She did mention tennis.

[@michaelrobles3580]

I believe I am ISTP and this video helped a lot

[@RetirededKat]

14:48 So here's my theory, assuming we accept MBTI and Jung's work as a stable framework to analyze behavior: We get input from Se, which is stored, organized, and categorized by Ti, then combining those, we take current raw input data from Se, compare it subconsciously to what we have stored already (or add to existing data if it's something new) in Ti, and the combination of those two (realtime and previously-encountered factual information) informs our Ni which gives us a natural intuition for working with our bodies and manipulating the physical world effectively.

[@_ray225]

I'm a 21 y.o ISTP and I live in a very community-oriented (extended family,...) environment. I try to avoid conversations mostly because I find them boring, and sometimes due to the fear of being boring myself. I want to try but I struggle to get out of my head in these situations. Are there tricks that can help the situation? Thanks for the video!

[@AlexisKingsley]

I've coached some ISTPs about social situations, and the big advice that seemed to resonate was to do social events that involve Se - so sports, hiking, water skiing, etc. That really gets ISxP's in their body and able to extrovert more! :) If you initiate Se events or explain that it's helpful for you, I'm sure they'd oblige :)

[@traditionalgirl3943]

Just smile more. People respond positively, conversations start, you learn new things from other people, they learn from you. 👍🙂 (ISTP)