The Sixteen Types: ENFP

[@metalheadlass9868]

One point that I see everywhere while describing ENFPs is that we don't like being tied down. That's true about experiences but definitely not with people. In fact, quite the opposite. When it comes to people we have a tendency to be somewhat obsessed with people that we love. We become easily and deeply attached to people. To say that we don't commit in relationships is a disservice to all ENFPs everywhere.

[@miscellaneousmoon327]

metalheadlass I don't know, I actually find that I might become fascinated with someone quickly but lose interest just as quickly because I've already begun searching for a new person to fascinate me.

[@ManTheManLV255]

I know this is old but I need to say something about ENFPs. We love to connect on a deep emotional level and that can be draining if we are constantly doing that with new people. We have our people who are always there and in my experience it's a small group of people not family. I hope I explained that clearly.

[@tten8192]

I think things like attachment with relationships are very personal, and probably more of a result of your personal experiences as opposed to how your mind works... Cognitive functions on the other hand I think are more personality based.

[@candycryptid2832]

YES! FINALLY! YOU'RE RIGHT!

[@scarjara8629]

i agree. I was thinking "that is not true. with the appropriate person definitely. and i do not get over attached"

[@CarmelaDAgostino]

As an ENFP, I daydreamed at least once during this video. :)

[@lucyii]

+Carmela D'Agostino MEE TOO

[@theneovas1]

Wow!

[@elliotrobida2138]

+Lucy Alice Whitten what video

[@songbird7119]

+Carmela D'Agostino lol not exactly sure if this video was made for ENFP's just about us. ;-) I can act some like an INFP sometimes though but I guess it makes sense since ENFP's are the most introverted extroverts. Definitely identify with childlike and dreamer....

[@AbiThomassings]

5 for me

[@GeorgeK1410]

I am an ENFP, and I gotta say, I never have heard such an accurate description of my personality. The part that was most astounding was the part describing my thought processes. I debate with friends about freedom quite a bit, and I have an extremely difficult time piecing thoughts and sentences together because my mind starts to race at a rate that makes it almost impossible for me to grasp one point or idea and voice it. It is super frustrating. It is nice to hear that is is typical.

[@samuellum5946]

+GeorgeK1410 agreed!and we mostly end up sounding incredulous and misunderstood.

[@dangernoodle9961]

Ok, so this is three years old, but just thought I'd say that it tends to help me if I try to hold onto one single thought even if it's not necessarily the best one just so my mind stops racing and I'm a bit collected

[@IndigoBellyDance]

GeorgeK1410 u have No idea how hard it is for me to get 1 complete Whole thought out: I will humble my thoughts and words all the time

[@k.c.sunshine1934]

@GeorgeK1410: Although it is typical, being conscious of the trait allows for personal growth to exist (i.e. personal responsibility is not excluded). The related feature that an ENFP can choose to improve upon is fair-judgement (i.e. growing the extraverted thinking Te function to balance value-based Fi). When practicing the Te cognitive function, errors are also typical and so a growth-oriented ENFP would accept objective criticizm from Te dominant people and Fe helpers (e.g. ESTJ, ESFJ).

[@AbdulShyllon]

George!!! Exactly.. I found a way to help with this. 1)Journaling this will take bit of muscle building practice but as you get more into the practice of doing it can really be a great treasure and friend to us - it’s why we make such good writers. 2) recording your conversation. This is my most favourite. Literally go for a walk and record what’s comes off the top. Especially when you feel like you need to vent/spill/understand your thoughts or emotions. You will find profound ideas and also with time it will serve you as you will be able to organise your insights while they are “hot” so to speak and make sense of the genius that arrives :)

[@natalieantonopulos2646]

I cried when it got to the part about the dark side of the ENFP bc it was so painfully accurate and i’ve never heard anyone recognize that part of this personality type that well

[@user-cv1gu9cx6t]

Aw❤ as an enfp myself, i feel you. This video was almost too accurate, sometimes it can be relieving to feel understood.

[@jennismeltzer3085]

ENFPs are my favorite type. I find myself connecting with them easily. I tend to be drawn to them in friendships and relationships. I'm an INFJ and there is a natural flow with these two types. The ENFP I was with for 7 years wrote incredible poetry! He wouldn't show it to many people though. Me and him are very attached! We aren't together right now but we are still as close as ever. As an introvert, and a very private one,'I love being able to spend hours with him and he likes the company as well. He knows me more than anyone else on earth and I know him more than anyone as well. We can be a power positive team or a negative team. Thank you for the eloquent description! Great video!!!

[@monmamelo5832]

Marrgy him

[@user-cc7bf6ou1d]

@@monmamelo5832 😂😂😂

[@ladyfoxwf1075]

I’m an ENFP and I agree with you! INFJ’s and ENFP’s are just something else.

[@Anonymous_Anon882]

@@ladyfoxwf1075 I think ENFPs and INFJs are supposed to be shadow types so that’ll be it.

[@ladyfoxwf1075]

@@Anonymous_Anon882 I mean shadow types is a very specifically terminology from systems such as 4SD by Cs Joseph so I don't really buy into it tbh since his system is full of inconsistencies and his definition of functions are very different from MBTI or Socionics.

[@aquamarinedream8304]

The accuracy of this description is astounding!The idea of an optimistic idealist with a brooding serious awareness of the darker side of life is spot on and I'm surprised someone who I don't even know can understand that about me because of Psychology. That's crazy ~\

[@MichaelPiercePhilosophy]

+Namaka Lis Yesssss! Thank you for the feedback -- glad I could help!

[@tianapitesr8553]

+Namaka Lis Like to know how one could date a male ENFP/ENTP!

[@derekreese6962]

it's almost overwhelming

[@acharich]

That's exactly me.. 😭😭😭

[@Braleven]

This is an explanation like no other. I really value this video. Thanks a lot, man. Usually people just discuss the child like wonder because that's the surface of it but the deep introverted feeling and principles that lie within is what I feel mostly oriented around. Because when I'm alone, I'm not looking at my extroverted behavior. I'm looking at my inner thought and feelings. The fact that I hold my principles so dear to me is a blessing in that it's accompanied by quick thinking and a spur of speech. This allows me to just spill my heart right out my mouth. It's what I call "puking my heart out". If it wasn't for this ability, my thoughts and feelings would be stuck contained inside of me. And nobody would be able to connect with me in the way I want them to. And that's my worst nightmare.

[@Mdias8923]

exactly!

[@arisgnnks]

(ENFP) Not exactly... This "ability" is not absolute. INFJs express feelings affected by thoughts. We express thoughts affected by feelings. So, we both have a superb way of deeper expression, but we complete each other's functioning. We don't usually do both same intensively or in the same time.

[@majatodorovic8683]

❤️ I am puking my heart out too.

[@2junieb]

I'm an ENFP and I had the same problem as your friend trying to write! When I was in elementary school, I had to take speech classes because my mind would hop from idea to idea so fast I'd forget what I was saying. I often said "Um" and "Uhhhh...." while I tried to remember what I was going to say, and it became hard for people to understand me. I would be telling a story and by the time I said my second sentence, my mind would be at the very end. Great video! Such explanation, much wow.

[@nakedspaniard]

I like the part about have a childlike side and a serious grow up side. Some days when I'm pissed off its like an eel out of water

[@melissashanda6223]

Wow wow wow!! He described me so specifically in a way I can't believe! It's like he met me and IS talking about ME! This is my fave video on ENFPs by far.

[@cherishtheday2223]

Melissa Shanda Honestly! I was mistyped as an INFJ. However, I recently tested on a more reputable site and was typed as an ENFP. Watching this video and the “Revisiting...” video has enlightened me to the fact that I am, indeed, an ENFP. 🙂

[@alintje11]

Same here!

[@jenhosken]

Amazing! Thank you for describing ENFP's so accurately, and especially for the attention to our darker, more serious side. Like everyone, we aren't merely one dimensional characters. I am grateful that you defined child-like as something other than childish. There is most definitely a difference. You clearly have a gift for this, I've watched a few of your other videos and they are very insightful and unbiased. I'd love to have that sort of insight into other types, to understand them.

[@MichaelPiercePhilosophy]

Well thank you! Thank you very much! I hope my work can help impart that kind of insight and understanding to you.

[@punkseth1]

yes, man. for real. you're video is so well made and thoughtful. thank you, for taking an honest and thoughtful look at this

[@Perfectly_Cromulent351]

dude, your enunciation is amazing.

[@healingmagick3475]

"...The dichotomy of idealism and disillusionment" YES, well said. Spot on. I'd have to add though, it's not true we don't want ever to be alone, because we tune into people so much, we NEED our alone time, making us the most introverted of all extroverts. Thanks for the video!

[@idar3703]

I somewhat agree to what you're saying, but I can also see what Mr. Pierce means. While I most definitely need my alone time, I can also become very scared of my own mind, as it tends to overthink and drift into deep dark thoughts. This drives my art but it also tears my soul apart. I don't know if this is just me, or all ENFPs, but as depicted in the video, I have an intense fear of being alone.

[@k.c.sunshine1934]

Another interesting video describes the sometimes dark introverted side of ENFP as being in danger of psychological "scrying." Refer further to Erik Thor's "The ENFPs Dark Side" video.

[@calimorales9880]

@@idar3703 same, my thoughts are terrifying, but I typically don't go their

[@mikuhatsune7007]

I'm a ENFJ and I think ENFP are people very funny ! ^^ I like very much their exhilaration: that make me happy and when I talk with a ENFP, I feel like if I was a children with another children: it's really a good feeling (sorry for the language, I'm french ^^).

[@WickedCowboyz]

As an ENFP, I have to say I really love this. To the point that I logged into this account I haven't used in years to tell ya so. It is a very lovely explanation and, quite frankly- I felt flattered the entire time. Thank you very much for taking the time out of your day to do this my friend!

[@atomsk01]

Seriously, people rag on your deadpan delivery but it creates a nice counterbalace to the subject matter (basically, the ENFP's infinite energy and our desire to never grow up and shut up).

[@mletcher6514]

I love how these videos really get to the bottom of all sixteen types. As an ENFP, I do enjoy it when someone appreciates my deep side. People are often shocked when I inform them that I do have a much deeper side, because they only see the outside, not the inside. I am very turbulent and wrestle with my thoughts on a regular basis, but people don't see that. Thanks Michael, and God Bless!

[@Swiftykitty]

Wow, this was so spot on. only trouble with this is that now that I feel like I fit into such a specific mold, I feel less special/like I need to reconquer my individuality. LOL. Nonetheless, thanks for this video.

[@MichaelPiercePhilosophy]

Yeah, that can sometimes be the feeling people will get. But the last thing I want to do is cause you to feel trapped in any way. I use personality as a way to help people understand themselves so that they can transcend themselves -- in the way that would work best for them. I don't know if that makes sense...?

[@Swiftykitty]

Makes perfect sense! Researching personality type helps people gain a more clear understanding of themselves so they can reach their max potential in life. Besides, all the enfps in my life aren't close to being clones of each other, which makes me feel like these types still allow for a lot of personal variance :)

[@mustangfreedom]

Yes, oddly irritating to read about myself.

[@markus9019]

That's why I like to distinguish between personality and personality type :)

[@cadaver6665]

trolly guacamole Haha, you're not alone! I can't believe my personality is an actual type, shared by many... I always end up feeling so strange in groups of people, like someone who just can't really 'behave' :D

[@imwritingapoemaboutit]

Possibly the best description I've seen of my personality on KZbin or otherwise. I applaud you my good sir :)

[@Earthchyld_333]

"Thank you for trying to rejuvenate the childlike genius in each of us." A very touching statement.

[@Starlightndust]

OMG! So accurate, I'm in tears! As an ENFP never felt understood until I viewed this video. 👍

[@acharich]

That's how the last few days have been for me, realising I am an ENFP to the T.. 😭 I fully relate.. 💯

[@Starlightndust]

@@acharich it's strange ready about yourself online. Lol!

[@LilyGrace1990]

Wow, this is SO true! I'm an ENFP and so is my co-author and your description of how ENFPs write is spot on for us. We put our readers through so many emotions and throw all kinds of misfortunes upon characters that we (and they) love while at the same time building to a happy ending that will leave everyone satisfied. Possibly the best example of it was the 4th story in our series in which the main couple fights so much they contemplate divorce and end up upsetting their son so much he runs away, only to be sold into slavery. Once there, the boy meets an elderly man who is his fellow slave and strikes up a close friendship and by having the father go to get him and the mother stay home with the daughter, the parents get the time alone to figure out their issues. In the end, the father buys the boy's friend and takes him home where their friendship continues through the next stories. The parents make up and their relationship is strengthened, leaving everyone with a happy ending. It was such a grim story, a lot of people gave up reading it before the happy ending came about but the ones who stayed expressed their surprise that we were able to deliver such a happy yet realistic ending to a story that depressing. Now that I see this video, I realized that there's a combination of the darkness of reality and the optimism of the ENFP guiding the story. This video sheds light on a lot of lesser known aspects to my type and I wish I could discuss it further with someone because this is really interesting!

[@random_shit_online6104]

Where can I read the story?

[@yneshAshanti]

Great video! I feel like I'm more an INFP amongst a collective which I'm unfamiliar with, where I'd rather swim in my own imaginations and indulge the fantasies in my mind. But amongst people I love and trust, I feel like a 100% ENFP who is quick witted, loves to make people laugh, loves travelling and just drowning in sights, sounds and cultures - with a friendly tinge of occasional sarcasm! This duality amazes me because I've never thought about this two sides of me so articulately, until I watched your INFP and ENFP videos. Are there anyone else here who can relate to this INFP/ENFP duality?

[@saar2935]

Yes i can totally relate to you! When i'm around people i don't know well, i'm more quiet and awkward. I don't know what it is but i just daydream more and don't really talk. It's not that i do that on purpose, it just happens. But when i'm around people i feel comfortable with i'm almost the loudest one haha. I think this maybe is because the ENFP is the most introverted out of all the extraverted types?

[@SparkleFartsTheBigfoot]

Thank you for making these videos. People dont understand alot of what makes different personalities what they are. I am a true enfp. Im overly emotional and hate being alone. People say I can be smothering at times because of my need to be around others or at least talk to someone. My gf is an intj and we compliment eachother in many ways but we still have ussues. She can seem cold and uncaring at times and I tend to be very annoying with my talking. But my point is its never set in stone and there are always exceptions to the rules. And thats why im thankful to you. You never said this is how it is and it cant be changed. I see that alot in this world and it is completely untrue. On behalf of all the people who truly care I thank you for helping to bring light and clarity to the personality types!

[@46Bax]

7 months ago, so how's your relationship with your INTJ girlfriend? Are you guys still together? Just wondering cause I'm an INTJ/infj and have an ex which is an ENFP that I soo miss even after we broke up almost a year ago :/

[@PeteJensen84]

Stuff in my own life made more sense, I cried, felt kinda naked... Indescribable.

[@dakinithree]

Michael Pierce ... thank you for this!! Especially now ... I am a writer and I also develop augmented and virtual reality worlds ... I am rejuvenating the child-like genius in each of us by telling stories and creating virtual worlds ... yes ... I am a dreamer who is making my dreams a virtual reality ... thank you again ...

[@dawnstrauss856]

I felt so validated throughout this entire video! Infinity thanks for making it! The mbti can help you understand yourself in such a profoundly transformative way.

[@CJFilmz]

Most accurate description of my type I've ever seen. Amazing work. You're a genius.

[@kesselsol]

I find it funny that all the types that love people the most and see the good in everyone: INFP, ENFP, are both the types the most disconnected with reality. Ha.

[@averyrathbun3859]

+Geheimnis 名前 CMXI Not a disconnect, rather an alternate perspective on life, one not corrupted by the influence of pop culture/media, one that has been allowed to grow and be nurtured, one that's far more hopeful and optimistic.

[@kesselsol]

Avery Rathbun true brotha true. But to some other's views, we'd be looked at as unnormal and disconnected... But what makes normal anyways? Whats normal? Lol.

[@averyrathbun3859]

Well that's their perspective I suppose, I don't feel disconnected in fact more intune with reality then those who constantly follow and live by societies perspective on normal, to me that's just boring and a low quality of life. Individuality is a beautiful thing, why not embrace it?

[@shellsand7129]

Zucchini Juice, perhaps. Everyone has their own reality in life. I deflect negativity (as an ENFP) as much as possible. This ensures my sanity and safety. I rather enjoy my bubble☺️

[@TheShadowChesireCat]

Sensing types find Intuitive types insane any way, add in more emotional reactivity, it can conflagrate that opinion. I find ST types' lack of empathy disturbing and generally psychopathic (specifically Machiavellian). It goes both ways.

[@5bandlover]

Thank you so much for this video! Your explanation is right on and it has helped me understand myself even better. I can't thank you enough for making this video because it just means so so so much to me. I'm going through a tough time as of now because I'm trying to find who I am and what I want to do with my life career wise, and this video helps me reflect on what I value and what I want out of life. Once again, thanks! Keep up this work for it is so accurate and positive! Your work is inspiring!

[@MichaelPiercePhilosophy]

Tiffany Truong Thank you! I greatly appreciate that; I'm glad I could help!

[@ladyfoxwf1075]

One of the most accurate accounts! Also love your use of the 11th Doctor to help tell the story! Makes me want more and more and more!

[@69LocDog69]

My fire alarm went off while watching this, forgot I left the stove on lol - ENFP

[@anasantiago1869]

I am an ENFP but i feel like I am such an introvert sometimes. Like at work im am super friendly but reserved like cute shy even when everyone is crazy but i if u get to know me i am super Crazy as well. Also in other scenarios i have been crazy sociable the moment i enter the door. Also when i talk many of the times i just listen and nod. Idk of it's because of the ADD but yeah. Is this normal for an ENFP?

[@anasantiago1869]

Oh and i am in a bad mood wanting to be quiet a lot

[@MichaelPiercePhilosophy]

Sure -- the test is never supposed to be about specific behavior but about cognition. What's most important is how you process information, the mechanisms by which you decide upon behavior. That being said, of course certain behaviors will crop up more often for certain types in a certain society or environment, but that's just a statistical correlation, not a causation. In any case, most ENFPs that I've come to know over the years do in fact act rather like you described and even describe their perceived "introvertedness" in a similar way. Don't take this the wrong way, but I'm guessing you stumbled over your words trying to get all the ideas out in this message, getting frustrated by restrictions of grammar that prevent your writing from keeping up with your mind running on ahead...? Either way, ENFPs are just as likely as any type to show stereotypical introverted behavior, but in the mind the processes are, in a strict Jungian sense, extroverted (focused on the object). I hope that helps?

[@anasantiago1869]

Nope, i was actually making it shorter. Thank you :) it did help. What type are you?

[@MichaelPiercePhilosophy]

Ana Santiago Darn it. Oh well, thought I might just take that stab at it. I identify with INFJ.

[@najianariffin1999]

oh totally normal xD yeah im a freak but at times, i feel the need to supress that side of me and be normal sometimes. y'know but then they will be surprises to see im not as introverted as they thought i am. but when it comes to approaching people, usually im the first one to start talking.

[@wittyadvocate5299]

This video is great! As an ENFP I feel like you were describing me perfectly.

[@999manman]

Another personal ENFP moment: I had a casual conversation with a true ENFP once and it was glorious...for three hours straight we both spoke about one subject after another in a way that would have stymied or infuriated a Non-ENFP....nothing like scintillating conversation to make ones life worthwhile.

[@Tiggonsmisanthropie]

Finally someone who can explain me better than I could. Thank you ^-^

[@lizmedrano286]

Wow! This has been my life, my mind, my struggles...Its kind of comforting knowing there are other people like me...my mind makes me crazy sometimes :P Thank you for the video and description 💕

[@grant22duncan]

Yep that's me exactly... wish I could meet more ENFP's in my daily life.

[@moonquaker3957]

hello

[@sdshellybean]

yesss. that nightmare scenario of a small white room with no windows, nailed it

[@VicDemise]

THANK YOU! That was so perfectly CLEAR and positive. I love how you focused on the upside of the type (my type) and did not dwell too harshly on the downside, yet still gave the negatives their due attention. It really helped me to understand myself and what makes me tick.

[@VicDemise]

Vic Demise Also, nice work with the visuals. (wink!)

[@PamelaGiacometti]

Thank you Michael for this in-depth description of an ENFP! I'm an ENFP and you really got all the points spot on! I will send this video along to a few of my friends who sometimes wonder what goes on in my head. :) Your message at the end was very touching! :) With smiles, Pam

[@Greeny1142]

A Cowboy Bebop reference? I think I love you!

[@MichaelPiercePhilosophy]

Greeny1142 You're welcome :)

[@lexid2578]

Ahhhhh the waffle syndrome! Tangents everywhere. This description is scarily accurate. The dream world, the deep love of individual friendships, the deep side sensitive to pain and how to fix it, wallowing if it cannot, trying again and again anyway. Pleased you mentioned Anne Frank. Her diary reads of that childlike hope, punctuated with the reality of her dire situation. I know many view us ENFPs as chaotic good / neutral types, possibly "annoying," but we drive things forward. We dream AND fight for a better world. Much love to my fellow ENFPs (my partner included) and our sister INFPs (my best friend, and favourite musician) ❤

[@contracultura6508]

Incredible! Thank you so so much! I've never felt so bonded and so identified with any other online personality type/test ever! Great explanation, ENFPS ROCK!!!

[@matunam250]

beautiful, and so down right accurate. ty for this :) comming from a...broken enfp, this IS the best desription yet

[@madelinewhite9501]

I can watch this video over and over...so insightful and delightful! (If it were food it would be nutritious and delicious...jeez i can be random). But dude, love the videos. I ofrce my friends to take the typology test and tell them to watch your videos on themselves and its like ERMEGERD SO TRUE. So yeah thanks for all the hard work, its fabulous. So what I really wanted to ask you was...what's your type? Yours, ENFP

[@MichaelPiercePhilosophy]

Madeline White Awesome! I'm very appreciative of the compliments, and I'm glad you've found the videos so useful! And especially that you and your friends have found them to be accurate; thanks for recommending them -- that's a huge compliment to me. :) Also, I identify with the INFJ personality.

[@crzysttchr]

This is me... Nice to see a thorough description. the Childlike wanderer (tho I am not a wanderer)... Thank you!

[@CrissyAlwaysSunny]

I love that you used the doctor to describe this personality ❤️

[@roseroche]

This clicked with me so well! A lot of people think I'm so bright and bubbly all the time, which I am for like half the time, but when it really comes down to it and I'm needed, I can be serious in a crisis and think quick on my feet. I've been through the bad and I know that everything isn't rainbows and flowers, but that doesn't mean I can't try to make someone happy to escape that bad feeling. And my mind just RACES against me. I can be talking to someone and I'm already think of ten other topics. And it's true about the writing, I used to do a lot of it, but I would never finish anything 😂 great work!

[@awesomeNym13]

This is very true! The email story is why I can't keep a journal of any sort because my thoughts go faster then my hand writing or typing so I just give up because of it

[@blank468]

I can so relate to the old soul childlike state of being that is simultaneous and is a drive for expression, but i am very much an infp.. I am introverted, I become quickly exhausted by high stimulus social situations, I am patient, shy, and I am not good at getting what I want (and will often become passive in order to suit someone else's wants or needs)

[@juliac-r4171]

Thank you, Mr. Pierce! This video describes me perfectly, and as wanderer and yet an administrator in a small non-profit, I especially appreciate your description of the still-very-active Thinking. Some of my favorite skills to practice are idea-creating and strategizing. We're still pretty good at getting things done! Grateful! Julia

[@bellaw4882]

My sister is an INFP and I am an ENFP so I thought that was kinda funny 😪✌️

[@EnidFPatternson]

Michael Pierce: your insights here and in the other videos of yours I've seen are phenomenal. Your substantial, unique, and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny (in your wry phrasing and in the image juxtapositions you choose) contributions to MBTI understanding are the most intelligent I've come across in any one place online. Well done! I'm so glad to have found your channel. I appreciate that you've got at something here inherent to the ENFP experience that is seldom publicized: our (yes!) disillusioned and strangely melancholic sides that usually only intimates glimpse now and then, since we tend to retreat from others when in their grip. (An effect of auxiliary Fi, I suppose.) What the world sees the most is our effervescent clowniness, but we're an odd mix of silly, emotionally intense, and serious, actually. These seemingly irreconcilable aspects are real, and I expect I'm far from the only ENFP who was puzzled about this disparate mix of influences in my character before I discovered the MBTI.

[@sofianeestrade3390]

That was incredibly accurate, and very thoughtful of you to focus on the aspects of the ENFP that are less discussed or overlooked, great work !

[@ryutak777]

I agree. The light and darkness are very obvious and clear to me. I just hope to make things lighter.

[@bimmerboy87]

Wow...thank you michael for this video. I discovered about 6 months ago the MBTI and my personality type (ENFP). Since then, I have been--perhaps unsurprisingly-- voraciously searching the internet and KZbin to learn more about my personality type. Your video has truly gotten to the core of who I am. You have eloquently illuminated the various shades of my personality through your thoughtful descriptions. The pictures that accompany your voiceover, particularly the section on Fi, are beautiful manifestations of my oftentimes rich inner world. For many years, I have always felt "different", "misunderstood", and "quirky", because so few of the people I interacted with were intuitive types--most were sensing types. I knew who I was, but was unable to articulate adequately these internal sentiments. Although I have learned much about myself and seen quite a few videos about ENFP's, your video, by far, has been the most accurate and enlightening. Please keep making more videos!

[@tombain5665]

Brilliantly accurate in my experience of an ENFP mate

[@earlminyang]

This is very true.. all the ENFP's I know seem to fly through life by the seat of their pants.. with a childlike irrepressible glee.. So very carefully elucidated.. you have the best summations on the sixteen types I have come across..

[@davidcesar2044]

This is probably the most comprehensive video on ENFP’s on KZbin.

[@annieastraikis1470]

I just got such a huge confidence boost from this! Thanks

[@TeaInTheMoment]

Absurdly accurate (in this ENFP's opinion)!

[@aliceciotti6496]

when i saw toothless in the video i knew it was good content

[@projectoverload9347]

Incredibly entertaining and informative, thank you Michael Pierce, you have hit a home-run with this series of videos.

[@marqiparty9401]

Thank you Michael pierce this video grounds me so much, I listen to this at least 3 times a day.

[@rakhzanamarie]

Yes patience is overrated.

[@arisgnnks]

(ENFP) Very nice video! Thank you for your perspectives and analysis.

[@duchessofstrawberry]

So beautiful finally a video I’ve come across that takes my personality seriousllt

[@christineschreiber5073]

still the best description of enfp I ever saw. the contrast of disillusionment still lightweight happy optimism in the next individual case is so unique in that type and noone really captures that paradoxon as well as you here. great work!!!!!

[@christineschreiber5073]

I think that Aniston is a sensor, also, idk which, ESFP maybe

[@sparkplug2356]

Thank you, algorithm, for bringing up this old gem. I see too many AI-and text-to-speech style informative videos these days; you can really hear the spirit of the narrator in this one

[@NLS_7]

Well I am an ENFP test showed that. I hate routine and I act too serious at work because I hate it.. But once I leave that work area I switch to different person. What kind of career suits ENFP ? Because it is really hard to choose that path..We are really good communicators and talk things from emotion and actions..

[@sierrafarnum9689]

ENFP's are my favorite personality type.

[@MissAlicent]

really nice video, is it normal for ENFP's to often switch between the childish behavior to suddenly acting like a normal adult. Or would that translate more into a different personality type? I'm an ENFP.

[@samuellum5946]

+Echo i find my self acting more like a normal adult when things become a routine and thats when i tend to look at things in a pessimistic way. but once a new idea hits, that normal adult persona is out the window.

[@AbiThomassings]

Echo'd_Games Oh that's normal alright. It has something to deal with our Fi, but I can't remember why... But yeah, it's normal. I experience it myself lol

[@MissAlicent]

I think most of that for me was due to me trolling people in arguments and suddenly becoming political, I realized I was an ENTP when I took an actual test

[@AbiThomassings]

Echo'd_Games Oh, I do that allllll the time. But when I do, I'm always on the side of justice, and end up preaching kindness.

[@tayuyasempai]

I needed this. I wish I could tell you more about how thankful I am, but I just simply can't find the right words. Not only I feel understood, but also I understand myself more - why I do what I do, why some things are so hard for me and how to explain it in a simple way, so I can tell this to my friends.

[@angela_somanythings5670]

No wonder why I was so attracted to many famous ENFPs.. i am myself one , we value originality of thought and same with (most of) the ones you mentioned.. : )

[@averyrathbun3859]

I loved this, it was very well put together! As an ENFP I found this to describe me very accurately! I shall definitely look at your other videos noe too!

[@EvilAngelMs]

I love this.. I love me..

[@danielnoguera7577]

Me too :)

[@ladyfoxwf1075]

Wow narcissism loves you too 😊

[@EvilAngelMs]

Hey I have enough love for everyone!!.. come here!! *HUG*

[@XraineX]

I'm an INFJ and while I can relate to the INFJ video you posted completely, I can't help but notice some relatable aspects in this video- particularly the need to a retain a childlike wonder to the world and it's possibilities, and finding a lot of pleasure in seeing the individualities in people and nuances of metaphoric color in the world. I also have a vivid imagination and enjoy making up stories very much. While I spend most of my being in that underwater contemplative state and using introverted intuition- typical of the INFJ poster child, sometimes I feel the need to swim up to the surface almost to take a break of fresh air and just act spontaneous and goofy if u may- almost to amuse myself and get away from the weightiness underneath. I was wondering if you could offer a brief explanation to this phenomenon. 

[@peterkropotkin6806]

I love you Michael Pierce. These videos are great.

[@Bayoubebe]

“ a disillusioned old soul”...I feel this so deep. The war within only ENFP can understand. Everyone sees me as the happiest pessimist they’ve ever met

[@adamlewis4123]

I agree with george. Im a rarer male enfp, and this is strikingly accurate. Good video! My wife and I both have psych degrees, but she is somehow new to meyers-Briggs or jungian socionics. This video summed up my type in much less words than I could :) good job

[@mclarke14]

okay - the narrator put me to sleep - was this a test for us ENFP's?

[@seannn90]

that letter writing is so recognizable!

[@michellesunshinestar]

People always say I found the fountain of youth. I'm petite female 5'1, and I look 25, I'm 37. Some of my online friends are 10 or15 years younger than me, and I can relate to them. I've been in the psych ward, and I fear boredom or being locked up. I have a friend who acts exactly like me. I can relate to him. He and I are both in a choir, and we try to go to the groups here where I live. Thank you so much, this video has helped a immensely.

[@sf5823]

Wow this is uncannily accurate!

[@saintgarry1]

A beautiful video. Such detail. Thank you!

[@leahtyrrell1434]

I really respect that you differenciated between childish and childlike. I've had to point the nuances out to so many people who were confused when I said that I'm proud to be childlike but would then turn around and criticise childish behaviour.

[@cadaver6665]

What an odd, yet nicely tingly feeling it is to hear yourself being described in such detail!

[@QueenMotherIv]

This is so accurate THAT I AM IN BEAUTIFUL TEARS. BRAVO!!

[@lilpandaXD]

Joyously young and tremendously old. Wow that hit my core

[@msermac6400]

Thank you for this Michael Pierce. I feel like this video was much more comprehensive than other things I have watched/read. Those doodles are yours? They are amazing. I am very impressed. :)

[@MichaelPiercePhilosophy]

Thank you! I really appreciate that! Also...I think I wasn't specific enough in the description, the "doodles" I'm talking about are the stick figures and blocks and stuff that I did in paint. The nice detailed ones I got off of Google. I WISH they were mine though; but thought I should be clear about that for the real artists' sake.

[@msermac6400]

lol :) Those are some excellent stick figures too!

[@TheFashionninja]

The intense dichotomy that lives within us as ENFP's are beautifully described here in this video, for us to go deep into the wells of human depravity is something we do willingly, in our quest to completely understand an individual and not lump them under a construct, but we know that we must surface, and that the every storm must run out of rain, and that there is a new day, and a new dawn of promise.

[@prntrfxr]

Awesome! Can't believe I haven't seen this post until now. Imagine a room with a 60 foot screen on it flashing images like a slide projector moving really really fast. Now add 4-5 characters that are having different conversations with you in the same room. Now you understand what is going on in an ENFP's mind most of the time. Sometimes the characters are quieter or asleep and sometimes the images are flashing slower, but if we are excited about something or someone, the room is going to be going at full speed. Now while you have this going on in your mind, try to describe one image that appeared on the screen with someone in the real world. Almost immediately after you begin, the image changes to something else and the image you were describing to someone is no longer in your memory. So you try to describe the next image but you must speak quickly or you will forget what it was before you can describe it. That is why we speak the way we do. It has to come out like water. If you hear an ENFP talking in a room with no one there, it is likely that they have to say it out loud just to think because their mind is too noisy. I can't even sleep in a room that isn't pitch black because I can't turn off my mind. We love to be with our friends but we ghost them for no reason and feel guilty later. We don't fear being alone as much as having no significance. I can be alone and I LOVE being an ENFP, but what I really want is someone to accept me the way I am without judgement. I want to be special to at least one person, so that if I drop in front of someone, they don't step over me and keep going, like I never mattered at all.

[@RachelGerrard]

My favourite part was the child like appearance but an old disillusioned adult on the inside and they are both at war. My adult isn't as disillusioned as it uses to be though!

[@delendnum9777]

All of my life I thought I was an Infp but this is really accurate wow thank you!!

[@zain4019]

Delendnum Same, this is uncannily accurate for me as well.

[@acharich]

Haha, I thought I was an introvert too..

[@sassy_chiq3364]

Really appreciate you have posted this informative video.

[@robdeneen9632]

Great video, super informative and your voice is so cool

[@stefanleithner6922]

My test result was ENTP (few years back it used to be INTP. the I & E and the F & T are always quiet close like between 45 - 55 %. I feel like I am most likely an ENFP, at least thats what I feel like. The only diffrence is that I am usualy serious till I know people better than at one point it switches to funny and childlike once I know peope better. And I hâve a huge problem with monotony, my longest relationship was like 2 months long lol. edit: Also I do love people, its pretty much all I care for, have fun and share good experiences with others, ESPECIALLY NF people vibe hugely with me, my current best girlfriend is an INFP and damn we have good vibes.

[@scarebear83]

Thank you so much for this video! I finally understand me now. I can understand why I think and act the way I do and this video helps me understand the cognitive functions. I hope you do an ESFP video soon because I'd like to understand better how they work.

[@Mr-Tibbster]

Wonderful video! ENFP myself here.