Myers-Briggs Explained

This page is dedicated towards explaining the Myers-Briggs system of 16 personality types. In Myers-Briggs, there are four “either or” predicaments that make us who we are.


Introversion vs Extroversion

  • Introverts generate energy when they are by themselves, and lose energy when they are with people. The energy of an Introverts is directed inwards, instead of outwards (of an Extrovert). Introverts like to do one thing at the time, instead of many things simultaneously. Generally, Introverts have more depth, and Extroverts have more breadth.
  • Extroverts gain energy from being with people, and lose energy when they are by themselves (for long periods of time). The energy of an Extrovert is directed outwards. Extroverts are better at juggling many different things at once. Extroverts are socially skilled, and are often social butterflies. Many Extroverts thrive on attention and are the life of the party. Extroverts are more open minded, less serious, and tend to live in the moment.

There are Introverts with an well developed Extroverted side, just as there are Extroverts with a well developed Introverted side. This is, in fact, quite common.

Here are two Extroverted actors. The ESFP is the most playful out of all 16 Myers-Briggs types. The ESTP is what happens when you marry a social buttefly to a risktaker.

Here is an Extroverted businessman. The ESTJ is the highest earner out of all 16 Myers-Briggs types. It is a money making machine.

Here are two Introverted actors. The INFJ is the most uncommon out of all 16 Myers-Briggs types. They are the “unicorns” of Myers-Briggs.

Here is an Introverted businessman, who just became the richest man alive. The INTP is the most scientific out of all 16 Myers-Briggs types.


Sensing vs Intutition

  • Sensors use their senses to navigate and understand the world. They are big on common sense. They are down to earth, practical, and use specific facts to understand a larger situation. Sensors often talk in a predictable, steady pace. When a Sensor is creative, it is almost always with their hands or their body. They don’t get that excited by words, they are more about action. Sensors are drawn to comedians with a strong physical presence, like Jim Carrey, Kevin Hart, and Eddie Murphy. Sensors get off on experiencing reality with their five senses.
  • Intuitives are much more abstract in their thinking, they are drawn to systems, concepts, patterns, ideas, tendencies — the big picture stuff. Intuitives are self-conscious by nature, and use their internal language engine to translate their thoughts into acceptable speech patterns. Intuitives are much more imaginative, can get lost in thought, and bounce from subject to subject in a conversation. This can be annoying for a level headed Sensor. Sensors stay on one subject until it is done. Intuitives get off on processing information.

Sensors get off on storing information. Intuitives get off on processing information. This is a huge differerence between the types. I believe the S/N dichotomy has the biggest impact on personality type out of all traits. Think about it, an ISTP is nothing like an INTP — but the only difference is the Sensing/Intuition trait.

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Here are a couple physically competent Sensors. About 80% of all professional fighters are ISTPs. There is a similar trend among professional athletes. The ISTP is the best athlete, by far.

Here are three artistical Sensors. The ISFP is the most common type among successful musicians.

The INTJ is the best debater out of all 16 types. These two intuitives are the two of biggest radioshow hosts of their time.





Thinking vs Feeling

Thinking vs Feeling. Blue brain versus red heart animation.
  • Thinkers are good at understanding and manipulating the inanimate world, items, machines, structures, mechanical and mathematical systems (like computer programming). They very often feel like people are too emotional and should think things through with their logical mind. Thinkers are not “sensitive”, and are better at handling confrontations and dealing with disharmony than Feelers. They are seen as “tough”, and “durable”, and sometimes a little dry & boring.
  • Feelers are sensitive and people-oriented by nature. They easily understand humans, emotions, intentions, sarcasm, and various forms of humor. They have a lot of empathy, which is an advantage in social situations. Feelers are inclined to make decisions with their gut or their heart. This is their preference. Most Feelers strongly dislike confrontations (the Feelers that handle confrontations well are usually Judgders).


Here are some artistical Feelers. Feelers are the “humanists” of Myers-Briggs. They have a lot of empathy.

But Feeler Sensors are not neurotic, cerebral, or philosophical — like the INFP.

Here are three hyper successful verbal Thinkers of the same type:

Almost all professional fighters are Thinkers.


Judging vs Perception

  • Judgers approach life in a structured way, creating plans and organizing their world to achieve their goals and desired results in a predictable way. They get their sense of control by taking charge of their environment and making choices early. They are self-disciplined and decisive, and seek closure in decisions. When they ask for things they are specific and expect others to do as they say. They enjoy being experts. At work, they decide quickly and clearly and work to get the job done. Perceivers may see them as rigid and opinionated.
  • Perceivers perceive structure as being more limiting than enabling. They prefer to keep their choices open so they can cope with many problems that the know life will put in their way. They get their sense of control by keeping their options open and making choices only when they are necessary. They are generally curious and like to expand their knowledge, which they will freely acknowledge as being incomplete. They are tolerant of other people’s differences and will adapt to fit into whatever the situation requires. At work, they tend to avoid or put off decisions and like most the exploration of problems and situations. Judgers may see them as aimless drifters.

Judgers vs Perceiver in Myers-Briggs

In general terms:

  • Judgers focus on CLARITY & ACTIONABLE INTEL.
  • Perceivers focus on the intricate COMPLEXITY OF REALITY.
  • Judgers focus on what is CERTAIN.
  • Perceivers focus on what is UNCERTAIN.
  • Judgers are drawn to the THE KNOWN.
  • Perceivers are drawn to THE UNKNOWN.

The Judging function labels, structures, and organizes information upon contact. It will not accept a piece of information that does not have some kind of descriptive “tag” on it. Judgers are also just better at swiftly organizing complex pieces of information.

Especially if they are intelligent, like a Tim Pool (INTJ 4wing5) or Steve Jobs (INTJ 4wing5). When highly successful, they can appear a bit “superhuman”. Tim Pool has a great Youtube channel on society & politics.

The Perceiving function will absorb information without labeling it. It is drawn to and excited by — the unknown. It does not mind storing a piece of information without labels or “tags”.

Judgers prefer working with a clear goal because they hate wasting time. A lot of the “interesting paths” Perceivers take are just a massive waste of time. Judgers know this, and they prefer someone else waste that time — so they can come in and get the job done. Judgers generally doesn’t mind structure or strict protocols, while Perceivers feel suffocated by it.

The J/P trait is the least understood and hardest to explain, and that is why I devote so much space to it. Here is a simple but informative drawing:

The image below is very accurate. The attention field of a Judger is shaped like a triangle, like a pyramid. While the mental field of a Percepiver is shaped more like a ring.

Judgers operate with a strong mental narrative, and this makes them very effective and efficient. They don’t waste time, because they filter out all the bullshit.

The result of this, though, is a strong reluctance to absorb information that does not jive with the operating narrative of the host. If you happen to be on the wrong track, this can lead you down a very bad path.

  • Perception is needed to absorb information that is “uncomfortable” or “inconvenient”.
  • Judging is needed to structure information into something useful. Judging brings order out of chaos.

Here a three famous Perceivers that lack a supportive Judging function. This creates a lot of adventure and open-ended exploration (the Judging function needs more structure and predictability than that).

The Judging function helps us take a stance and say “No!”. Michael Jackson spent the last years of his life run like a human cattle through these money making hoops by the people around him. Britney Spears, an ESFP 7wing6, is experiencing the exact same thing.

Here are two “extreme” Judgers that lack a supportive Perceptive function. The story of Hitler is actually the story of a Judging function gone out of control. He refused to absorb information that went against his convictions.


Top 10 Pages on this Website

  1. Johnny Depp: INFJ 4wing5
  2. Adolf Hitler: INTJ 3wing4
  3. Elon Musk: INTP 5wing4
  4. Homepage (this page)
  5. Michael Jordan: ISTP 9wing8
  6. Joe Rogan is an INTP 7wing8
  7. Kanye West is an ISFP 4wing5
  8. Famous INTJs (Karl Marx, Alex Jones, Steve Jobs, Richard Dawkins, Terence McKenna)
  9. Famous INFPs (Fyodor Dostoevsky, Neil Strauss, Bob Dylan)
  10. Michael Jackson: ISFP 4wing3