1/ Do you consider yourself ambitious?
Yes. When I set meaningful goals for myself I become determined to complete them and usually do.
2/ Are you attracted to ambitious/powerful/domineering people?
Yes, definitely, but only if they're nice to me.
3/ Do you think there have been times when you've been in self-denial, and if so, do you have an example?
I constantly struggle with recognizing my strengths and my weaknesses. It's a daily struggle for me and it's all a big blur.
4/ What is your reaction towards stereotypes, routine and cliché?
Well, some stereotypes are true and some aren't. The untrue ones I will get upset about or will ignore them. Routines can be comforting but I am becoming good at recognizing when it's time for a change. That said ENxPs seem to need change a little too much for me. Clichés? I love them.
They're often accurate and a nice guide to life even if they are predictable and boring and we want to deny them.
5/ Do you consider yourself to be the ultimate conformist?
I am actually the complete opposite. Liberalism has been "in" or considered the "best way to be" for a while now and I am conservative. I am considered a dinosaur and laughing stock for being conservative. It's the opposite of conforming by today's standards and not easy to be.
6/ Do you consider yourself a perfectionist? Why? How?
When it comes to certain ideals I have, yes. This is what dreams are made of. I actively engage my hope. I mean if I feel worn out I think it's okay to take a break but if I let my dreams die then I die.
7/ Does elitism scare you?
In a system that promotes fair competition, may the best man win. I believe in this so, no, it does not scare me.
8/ Have some people already complained in the past you were "dull", "bland", or that you had a "bad artistic taste"? -3 questions-
What was your reaction, then?
Been called dull or bland? No, never, but I often feel boring. I have been told that I have bad artistic taste before but I thought my accuser had bad artistic taste too so that was a wash.
9/ Do you think you can experience sudden feelings of epiphany at random? Has it already happened, somehow?
Yes. It happens to me about once a month. But usually over trivial things because I think about trivial things a lot.
A/ Do you consider yourself to be forgiving and tolerant?
I am not sure. It depends on the circumstances.
B/ How do you see political or philosophical debates? Annoying, or tantalizing?
Annoying to participate in for sure unless my opponent is reasonable and not emotional (which is rarely the case) but I do like observing them from a far to keep my finger in the pulse of society, so to speak.
C/ Do you consider yourself to be "mainstream" or fairly conservative, politically speaking?
I live in California which is politically liberal and I am conservative so, no, I do not consider myself mainstream.
D/ What is your reaction towards weird or unique people? Are you attracted (or not) towards originality, difference, and out of the norm behaviours? Or do they repel you, frankly?
I am strongly attracted to independent thinkers so yes I like unique people. I will cease being attracted to them though if I detect malice, or if the attraction isn't returned.
E/ What is your definition of an innovative or revolutionary mind?
A mind that searches and searches for ways to solve problems in unique ways. One that makes a real and tangible positive impact on our society or world.
F/ Do you think it's possible for an ISFJ to graduate with a PhD Magna cum laude in Academia? If so, how do you imagine the scene, and how it would affect the style and the contents of the main thesis?
Yes, I do. I imagine it would be in social sciences or in the "caring" professions. And, yes, I do imagine there being some real difficulty in communication styles between NT professors and ISFJ candidates. It could pose a problem.
G/ When you read them, do you sometimes think ENTPs are alien minds trying to invade Earth, and vice-versa?
For sure!
