Kiddo
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I just got my new book, "Just Your Type, Create the Relationship You've Always Wanted Using the Secrets of Personality Type." I'm pretty impressed with it and recommend it to anyone who would like some greater insight into their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to relationships with other types or even just a good review of type theory.
I was especially intrigued by some of the comments made in the INFJ profile about our greatest alleged asset/fault.
Nope, doesn't sound like me one bit.
Would you consider INFJs to generally be earnest, unshakable, stubborn, single-minded, unyielding, and defensive?
I was especially intrigued by some of the comments made in the INFJ profile about our greatest alleged asset/fault.
[INFJs can] be fiercely independent - willing to subject themselves to skepticism or criticism in order to make their vision, driven by their strong values, a reality. They are earnest and exude an unshakable faith in their beliefs that engenders trust and respect in others.
Because they believe so deeply in the correctness of their positions, they can be somewhat judgmental or dismissive of competing views. INFJ's single-mindedness can become a liability if they are not flexible enough to modify their plans once they have embarked on a course of action - much like a person driving down a highway and making great time but, unfortunately, going in the wrong direction.
INFJs' perfectionism can also result in a tendency to be stubborn and unyielding, especially on issues of morality.
Since INFJs are motivated by their values and deeply held convictions, they tend to take things personally or become offended when no hurt was intended. Unfortunately their sensitivity can cause them to become defensive, to cut people off, or to reject ideas that don't meet their high standards.
Because they are so ruled by their vision and sense of integrity, they may feel their view is the morally correct one and it would be unjust to yield or compromise.
Nope, doesn't sound like me one bit.
Would you consider INFJs to generally be earnest, unshakable, stubborn, single-minded, unyielding, and defensive?