[INFP] INFP's: do you "put yourself out there?"

[Scott N Denver]

So I was just thinking some more and something just came to me.

INFP's, do you "put yourself out there?" We tend to be known for being reserved and non-demonstrative, but do any of us particularly "assert" ourselves or are personality? I tend to think of myself as very open and receptive, which in a sense is "doing something" or "making something" but nonetheless seems like the opposite of "assertiveness." So I guess I'm not assertive, or else I assert being open and receptive. If I just did some martial arts training or otherworldly yoga I can be VERY assertive, but it still has its inner core of openness and receptivity, it just wears a very assertive outer coating.

I wonder if our more artsy/creative INFP brethren would describe themselves as more assertive or putting themselves out there?

 

[matilda]

I tend to think of myself as very open and receptive, which in a sense is "doing something" or "making something" but nonetheless seems like the opposite of "assertiveness."

This exactly.

 

[Udog]

Open and assertive are definitely passive processes. Unless action is taken, an open store will have to wait for customers to randomly enter. In itself, that is not a good business model.

There are two options:
1. Put up neon signs, flashy advertising, and gimmicks to try and entice people to enter.
2. Try to have the best damn product/service possible, and then do some marketing so people are aware you exist. Usually the combination of the two tends to eventually become a self sustaining cycle.

As for do I put myself out there? Not as much as I should. Not ready yet, but working towards it.