In 2013 I took a personality test based on the MBTI typology at mujtyp.cz. I have almost no interest in psychology, I don’t have much time for it, but that doesn’t mean the field doesn’t appeal to me – quite the opposite, the human mind is such an amazing “thing” that makes us and the world what we and it are. My result was INFP. What does that mean in my everyday life? I went through several sources on the Czech internet. Of course, almost everywhere everything was copy-pasted from the wiki, but there were also versions revised to suit the writer, or the same thing written in a completely different way.
On the Wiki they write that MBTI is often criticized as an unreliable “tester” of human personality. It depends on how you look at it – they don’t say whether only the questions are bad, or the personality type descriptions, or whether people simply can’t be divided into 16 groups. I also think it is so popular that it simply couldn’t avoid criticism. And everyone I read about who is an INFP wrote that it fits them to a T. Down to the last dot. I am one of them, and I think nothing better of its kind has been invented so far, so maybe it wouldn’t hurt to criticize less and work more :).
In short, here is what various Czech sources say about INFP:
- wikipedia.cz , 👻 mujtyp.cz – The domain ran out like prepaid credit on a phone.– Idealist, dreamer, very frequent tendency toward sadness, easily emotionally hurt, longs for deep relationships, submissive, perceptive, easily intimidated yet loyal, selfless – capable of making great sacrifices, often wearing “rose-tinted glasses”
- 👻 mujtyp.cz – The domain ran out like prepaid credit on a phone.– A quiet and sensitive person with artistic talent. Tends to idealize everything. Longs for deep relationships. Often absent-minded.
- myersbriggs.org – Idealistic, loyal to their values and to people who are important to them. Want to live a life that is in line with their ideals. Curious, quick to see possibilities, can be a driving force for putting ideas into practice. Seek to understand people and to help them fulfill their potential. Adaptable, flexible and accepting unless something they value is threatened.
Translated from English websites:
- mypersonality.info – INFPs are introspective, private, creative and highly idealistic individuals who have a constant desire for a meaningful life. They are driven by their values and seek peace. They are empathetic and compassionate and want to help humanity as a whole. INFPs are imaginative, artistic and often have a talent for language and writing. They can also be described as easygoing, selfless, protective, adaptable, patient and loyal.
- 👻 Keirsey.com no longer offers this test.– To understand Healers, we must first understand their idealism as almost boundless and selfless, inspiring them to do extraordinary things for someone or something they believe in. The Healer is the Prince or Princess of the fairy tale, the King’s champion or the Defender of the faith…
- similarminds.com – Creative, smart, idealistic, lonely, drawn to sad things, disorganized, avoidant, can be overwhelmed by sad emotions…
What do the individual letters mean? You can find an explanation at mujtyp.cz:
Introversion (I) / Extraversion (E) An extravert recharges their energy through social contact. They are oriented outward, toward the world around them. An introvert recharges their energy through time spent alone. They are oriented toward the world inside their own head. They are not necessarily shy.
Sensing (S) / Intuition (N) A division based on the way information is gathered. Sensing individuals focus more on the present, on details and on first-hand experience. Intuitive individuals focus more on connections, the past and the future, and the overall impression.
Thinking (T) / Feeling (F) A division based on the way information is processed. Thinking types are more at home with logic and precise data, and tend to be less willing to compromise. Feeling types are more at home with feelings, are empathetic and prefer agreement.
Judging (J) / Perceiving (P) Judging types prefer order, plans and rules, and excel at reliability. Perceiving types are better improvisers, don’t like schedules and more often act without a plan.