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In recently did the Myers Briggs personality test at work. It was quite fun and kind of fascinating.
So I thought I would conduct an watertight scientific survey on UKC and ask, what personality are climbers, and does personality affect what type of climbing you like?
You can look up your personality type here if you don't already know it:
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
I'm an INFJ apparently and like winter, trad and alpine best.
Don't worry I am not REALLY taking the results seriously, it's just a bit of spurious fun for a friday afternoon!
So I thought I would conduct an watertight scientific survey on UKC and ask, what personality are climbers, and does personality affect what type of climbing you like?
You can look up your personality type here if you don't already know it:
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
I'm an INFJ apparently and like winter, trad and alpine best.
Don't worry I am not REALLY taking the results seriously, it's just a bit of spurious fun for a friday afternoon!
In reply to Elsier: I did one of these some years ago via work. The people doing it did not know me nor my interests and I was being very cynical about the whole thing so imagine my surprise at the end when the lady analysing the results informed me that people with my personailty type were attracted to things like climbing and mountaineering. That shut me up.
Al
Al
In reply to Elsier:
INFP, apparently I care, no I really do care.
I share this type with Princess Died, oh this is bollox.
INFP, apparently I care, no I really do care.
I share this type with Princess Died, oh this is bollox.
In reply to John Rushby:
INTP
I share this type with Newton, Einstein and Darwin. This is rather good
INTP
I share this type with Newton, Einstein and Darwin. This is rather good
In reply to Elsier:
I'm ENFP, whatever that may be. I can't even spell it...
I'm ENFP, whatever that may be. I can't even spell it...
In reply to Elsier:
INTJ, 'masterminds' shared with Hannibal, Lance Armstrong, Issac Newton and Ada Lovelace (I think she was Linda Lovelace's mother).
INTJ, 'masterminds' shared with Hannibal, Lance Armstrong, Issac Newton and Ada Lovelace (I think she was Linda Lovelace's mother).
In reply to wushu: Fellow INTJ. I like trad, especially bold (and therefore not too much effort).
I love this stuff, I did this questionnaire ages ago and genuinely found it gave me new and helpful insights. But as an INTJ, I'm extremely analytical can't help picking everything apart with ruthless honesty. I don't really care that other people don't understand what an intelligent analysis of personality it provides, because they're too stupid to make any use of it, as usual.
(This is a bit of a joke.)
I love this stuff, I did this questionnaire ages ago and genuinely found it gave me new and helpful insights. But as an INTJ, I'm extremely analytical can't help picking everything apart with ruthless honesty. I don't really care that other people don't understand what an intelligent analysis of personality it provides, because they're too stupid to make any use of it, as usual.
(This is a bit of a joke.)
In reply to wushu:
Yeah, and Donald Rumsfeld. I don't usually use emoticons, but,
> (In reply to Elsier)
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> INTJ - Apparently I'm like Steven Hawking, and Bill Gates...
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> INTJ - Apparently I'm like Steven Hawking, and Bill Gates...
Yeah, and Donald Rumsfeld. I don't usually use emoticons, but,
In reply to Elsier: ENTP,Donald trump-Sport
In reply to Elsier:
INTJ too - there seem to be quite a few of us... Strikes me that people with this personality type may well be drawn to taking this sort of test!
I like trad and winter stuff. And after a route I like to pick it apart one move at a time. This is confusing to most of my climbing partners...
INTJ too - there seem to be quite a few of us... Strikes me that people with this personality type may well be drawn to taking this sort of test!
I like trad and winter stuff. And after a route I like to pick it apart one move at a time. This is confusing to most of my climbing partners...
In reply to isi_o:
>"Strikes me that people with this personality type may well be drawn to taking this sort of test!"
Could be. I suspect your INTJ type has already analysed themselves and are very selfaware but deep down are hoping someone will tell them it's not true.
>"Strikes me that people with this personality type may well be drawn to taking this sort of test!"
Could be. I suspect your INTJ type has already analysed themselves and are very selfaware but deep down are hoping someone will tell them it's not true.
In reply to Elsier: INTJ too, I just like getting my hands on rock and working out how to get to the top
In reply to isi_o:
I think that's also true of INFJs, I like this stuff, it's fun. I like analysing too, but I guess just in a more fluffy and woolly way
> (In reply to Elsier)
> INTJ too - there seem to be quite a few of us... Strikes me that people with this personality type may well be drawn to taking this sort of test!
> I like trad and winter stuff. And after a route I like to pick it apart one move at a time. This is confusing to most of my climbing partners...
> INTJ too - there seem to be quite a few of us... Strikes me that people with this personality type may well be drawn to taking this sort of test!
> I like trad and winter stuff. And after a route I like to pick it apart one move at a time. This is confusing to most of my climbing partners...
I think that's also true of INFJs, I like this stuff, it's fun. I like analysing too, but I guess just in a more fluffy and woolly way
In reply to Elsier:
INTP but could swing to ISTP. It's a pretty accurate assessment of the way I approach things and has helped me understand why some of my employees don't understand me. But as a thinker not a feeler, I don't really give a f**k.
INTP but could swing to ISTP. It's a pretty accurate assessment of the way I approach things and has helped me understand why some of my employees don't understand me. But as a thinker not a feeler, I don't really give a f**k.
In reply to Elsier:
I harbour this suspicion that people with NF personalities are drawn to the mountains being imaginative dreamers, and that maybe people with more thinking personalities are more into bouldering and sports climbing so they can analyse the moves.
Although in reality I'm sure that's really a load of rubbish, and people with all kinds of personalities are drawn to all aspects of climbing...
I harbour this suspicion that people with NF personalities are drawn to the mountains being imaginative dreamers, and that maybe people with more thinking personalities are more into bouldering and sports climbing so they can analyse the moves.
Although in reality I'm sure that's really a load of rubbish, and people with all kinds of personalities are drawn to all aspects of climbing...
In reply to Elsier: Jeezus.
I am:
slightly expressed introvert
slightly expressed sensing personality
slightly expressed feeling personality
moderately expressed perceiving personality
Other ISFP's include Geoff Boycott, Thatcher, John Lennon, Eichmann and Diana
I am:
slightly expressed introvert
slightly expressed sensing personality
slightly expressed feeling personality
moderately expressed perceiving personality
Other ISFP's include Geoff Boycott, Thatcher, John Lennon, Eichmann and Diana
In reply to Elsier:
TBH, you can't just do this using the questionaire. There is some further refinement needed after the initial results.
The questionaire shows me to be an INTJ but subsequent work has me as an INTP
TBH, you can't just do this using the questionaire. There is some further refinement needed after the initial results.
The questionaire shows me to be an INTJ but subsequent work has me as an INTP
In reply to anonymouse:
I remember one of these tests from years ago in which you simply had to pick your favourite colour from a set of four over and over again. It scored people as accurately as the written tests apparently.
That was spooky.
I remember one of these tests from years ago in which you simply had to pick your favourite colour from a set of four over and over again. It scored people as accurately as the written tests apparently.
That was spooky.
In reply to Elsier: The problem with these tests and despite assertions to the contrary it is possible to see where they are going and answer accordingly.
Al.
Al.
In reply to Elsier: I too am INFJ. I take the result as seriously as I take the career suggestion that accompanied it, that I should be a librarian.
Now if the librarian they had in mind was one like that in the Discworld library, perhaps I could be persuaded. Otherwise...
T.
Now if the librarian they had in mind was one like that in the Discworld library, perhaps I could be persuaded. Otherwise...
T.
In reply to Pursued by a bear:
It is actually a very good tool for understanding communication issues within the workplace. if you put the personality types on a wheel you can see your opposite type. You will likely have communication issues with that person.
My opposite is an ISFP (it isn't just that you flip the letters). I had a secretary who was an ISFP once and I had to free her up for other opportunities in the end.
> (In reply to Elsier) I too am INFJ. I take the result as seriously as I take the career suggestion that accompanied it
It is actually a very good tool for understanding communication issues within the workplace. if you put the personality types on a wheel you can see your opposite type. You will likely have communication issues with that person.
My opposite is an ISFP (it isn't just that you flip the letters). I had a secretary who was an ISFP once and I had to free her up for other opportunities in the end.
In reply to Elsier: I am INFJ also and I too like winter and alpine the best.
In reply to Elsier:
Another INFJ and like trad, winter and aIpine...but summer too!
Wow my famous people with my type are Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, and Nicole Kidman. Could do with some mountaineers in that list!
Another INFJ and like trad, winter and aIpine...but summer too!
Wow my famous people with my type are Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, and Nicole Kidman. Could do with some mountaineers in that list!
In reply to Elsier:
Still ENFJ (all students had to do psychometric tests when we started in our 1st year at Stellenbosch University)and apparently I'm one of only 2%...
I tend to just like climbing any kind really. Like trad, bouldering, sport, scrambling, walking... anywhere that's nice with some good rock to mess around on & as long as it's sunny as I don't really like getting too cold & wet
Still ENFJ (all students had to do psychometric tests when we started in our 1st year at Stellenbosch University)and apparently I'm one of only 2%...
I tend to just like climbing any kind really. Like trad, bouldering, sport, scrambling, walking... anywhere that's nice with some good rock to mess around on & as long as it's sunny as I don't really like getting too cold & wet
In reply to Removed User: ha! Im an ISFP. I didnt look what kind of climber I am cos I know.
In reply to Fawksey:
Good job you don't work for me
> (In reply to Minneconjou Sioux) ha! Im an ISFP. I didnt look what kind of climber I am cos I know.
Good job you don't work for me
In reply to Removed User: actually I found it hard to answer because Im often both anawers. Also some of the questions had a "right" answer but I often do things "wrong"
eg say the question said "do you find a logical and rational approach to sudden events is best?" the answer would be yes but I know that I often react irrationally and without logic to sudden events.
Shrug
eg say the question said "do you find a logical and rational approach to sudden events is best?" the answer would be yes but I know that I often react irrationally and without logic to sudden events.
Shrug
In reply to Gaston Rubberpants:
Yes I know that, but I did mention that this wasn't a serious post as I didn't want it to descend into a debate over th accuracy of the tests, it was just supposed to be a bit of fun!
Except I have of course drawn the conclusion from my unbiased and optimal sample size that NFs especially INFJs are drawn to alpine and winter climbing. Thank you everyone for participating in my scientific survey!
> (In reply to Elsier) The problem with these tests and despite assertions to the contrary it is possible to see where they are going and answer accordingly.
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> Al.
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> Al.
Yes I know that, but I did mention that this wasn't a serious post as I didn't want it to descend into a debate over th accuracy of the tests, it was just supposed to be a bit of fun!
Except I have of course drawn the conclusion from my unbiased and optimal sample size that NFs especially INFJs are drawn to alpine and winter climbing. Thank you everyone for participating in my scientific survey!
In reply to Elsier:
And thank you for the link and referring to me as fluffy. Does OUR kind harbour grudges... or is that a unique fracture of personality only i am burdened with...
Isn't it tempting to think that winter conditions appeal to more 'humanist' mind? if you know what I mean.
And thank you for the link and referring to me as fluffy. Does OUR kind harbour grudges... or is that a unique fracture of personality only i am burdened with...
Isn't it tempting to think that winter conditions appeal to more 'humanist' mind? if you know what I mean.
In reply to cling2:
Don't worry you'll get over it, I think being referred to as fluffy is a compliment really!
And yes a quick google search confirms that INFJs
May hold grudges, and have difficulty forgiving people
I know what you mean about winter conditions and the humanist mind, but I guess the thing is that's only one aspect of what there is to enjoy about climbing in winter. Winter climbing is quite a complex activity really with lots of different fascets to it, so I'm sure it's possible for different people to have contrasting reasons for doing it, and to each get something different out of it.
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> And thank you for the link and referring to me as fluffy. Does OUR kind harbour grudges... or is that a unique fracture of personality only i am burdened with...
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> Isn't it tempting to think that winter conditions appeal to more 'humanist' mind? if you know what I mean.
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> And thank you for the link and referring to me as fluffy. Does OUR kind harbour grudges... or is that a unique fracture of personality only i am burdened with...
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> Isn't it tempting to think that winter conditions appeal to more 'humanist' mind? if you know what I mean.
Don't worry you'll get over it, I think being referred to as fluffy is a compliment really!
And yes a quick google search confirms that INFJs
May hold grudges, and have difficulty forgiving people
I know what you mean about winter conditions and the humanist mind, but I guess the thing is that's only one aspect of what there is to enjoy about climbing in winter. Winter climbing is quite a complex activity really with lots of different fascets to it, so I'm sure it's possible for different people to have contrasting reasons for doing it, and to each get something different out of it.
In reply to gribble: Me too! ENFP - sport climbing is my game!
In reply to Elsier:
Without doubt i agree everyone getting a lot out of different things out of it. It's anecdotal as you say but it appeals to me the thought that there's a less linear and more fluffy (for want of a better word) aspect to it. And that's not to say organisation isn't required. Cud for me to chew so thanks.
And in my quest to disprove this pesky analysis I forgive all.
Without doubt i agree everyone getting a lot out of different things out of it. It's anecdotal as you say but it appeals to me the thought that there's a less linear and more fluffy (for want of a better word) aspect to it. And that's not to say organisation isn't required. Cud for me to chew so thanks.
And in my quest to disprove this pesky analysis I forgive all.
In reply to gribble: Snap!
In reply to Elsier:
Calling any other ENTJs?! For bouldering, sport, trad, alpine...us ENTJs love it all!
Chris
Calling any other ENTJs?! For bouldering, sport, trad, alpine...us ENTJs love it all!
Chris
In reply to Elsier: ENFJ... and inspired 45% and adventurer 32%.Shockingly quite true about me a lot of what I read there.
Didn't find the climbing bit tho?
Didn't find the climbing bit tho?
In reply to Fawksey:
apparently, this morning, I'm an ISFP too. Wimpy trad/sport climber, lapsed somewhat in the last six months or so.
apparently, this morning, I'm an ISFP too. Wimpy trad/sport climber, lapsed somewhat in the last six months or so.
In reply to Elsier:
im an INFJ too - and prefer winter, alpine, ice and expedition.
im usually sceptikal of such stuff, tho accept that jung wasnt the new age wannabe or eugenicist some purveyers of such categorizing systems are. if anyone might be onto something its that guy.
after looking at the blurbs about it (theres a surprising amount out there about it) its mildly unnerving how accurate it feels, feeling less of a generalized scam that astrology (which i have never been interested in).
doesnt hurt that it says im of the rarest type, so lets me feel special
im an INFJ too - and prefer winter, alpine, ice and expedition.
im usually sceptikal of such stuff, tho accept that jung wasnt the new age wannabe or eugenicist some purveyers of such categorizing systems are. if anyone might be onto something its that guy.
after looking at the blurbs about it (theres a surprising amount out there about it) its mildly unnerving how accurate it feels, feeling less of a generalized scam that astrology (which i have never been interested in).
doesnt hurt that it says im of the rarest type, so lets me feel special
In reply to Elsier:
Interesting how INFJ's make up 3% of the population, but a lot higher percentage than that of people on this thread (me included).
Does this say anything about climbers or just people who like taking tests?
Interesting how INFJ's make up 3% of the population, but a lot higher percentage than that of people on this thread (me included).
Does this say anything about climbers or just people who like taking tests?
In reply to Elsier: Surely climber = nutter!
or
sport climber = narcissistic nutter
trad climber =traditionalist nutter
solo climber = utter nutter
winter climber = frozen traditionalist
High altitude greater ranges mountaineer = frozen utter nutter
Top roper - borderline nutter
or
sport climber = narcissistic nutter
trad climber =traditionalist nutter
solo climber = utter nutter
winter climber = frozen traditionalist
High altitude greater ranges mountaineer = frozen utter nutter
Top roper - borderline nutter
In reply to Elsier:
ENFP apparently - enjoy trad climbing and wild places.
ENFPs sound a bit superficial if you ask me, apparently I'm a bit like Oprah!
ENFP apparently - enjoy trad climbing and wild places.
ENFPs sound a bit superficial if you ask me, apparently I'm a bit like Oprah!
In reply to Elsier: INTJ apparently
In reply to Elsier: I always come out in these tests as ENFP
In reply to Southern Man:
ENFP here too: the "idealist champion". Aye, that's champion!
Famous ENFP's are Dickens, Obama (not Osama), Tolstoy and, erm, Ariel the little mermaid.
ENFP here too: the "idealist champion". Aye, that's champion!
Famous ENFP's are Dickens, Obama (not Osama), Tolstoy and, erm, Ariel the little mermaid.
In reply to Tiggs:
Great, so indoor climber = closet narcisstic nutter
> (In reply to Elsier) Surely climber = nutter!
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> or
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> sport climber = narcissistic nutter
> trad climber =traditionalist nutter
> solo climber = utter nutter
> winter climber = frozen traditionalist
> High altitude greater ranges mountaineer = frozen utter nutter
> Top roper - borderline nutter
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> or
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> sport climber = narcissistic nutter
> trad climber =traditionalist nutter
> solo climber = utter nutter
> winter climber = frozen traditionalist
> High altitude greater ranges mountaineer = frozen utter nutter
> Top roper - borderline nutter
Great, so indoor climber = closet narcisstic nutter
ENFJ
i mainly climb trad and winter but enjoy all types of climbing!
In reply to Elsier: yet another INTJ. I climb mostly sport but would like to do trad and alpine
In reply to MonkeyPuzzle:
Cool man, we can ride into battle together
> (In reply to Southern Man)
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> ENFP here too: the "idealist champion". Aye, that's champion!
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> ENFP here too: the "idealist champion". Aye, that's champion!
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Cool man, we can ride into battle together
In reply to Elsier:
hmm, ISTJ, frighteningly close, seems i'm a sad jobsworth
and also george w bush!, though eeyore is acceptable
yeti
hmm, ISTJ, frighteningly close, seems i'm a sad jobsworth
and also george w bush!, though eeyore is acceptable
yeti
In reply to yeti:
lol and.... i'll have a go at any kind of climbing, though i do enjoy a good chimney
lol and.... i'll have a go at any kind of climbing, though i do enjoy a good chimney
In reply to Southern Man:
As an idealist champion, I would ideally prefer to have a bit of a sit down with a nice glass of Highland Park. You're welcome, of course.
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> Cool man, we can ride into battle together
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> Cool man, we can ride into battle together
As an idealist champion, I would ideally prefer to have a bit of a sit down with a nice glass of Highland Park. You're welcome, of course.
In reply to Elsier: ENFJ
Your Type is
ENFJ
Extraverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
33 50 25 56
ENFJs are the benevolent 'pedagogues' of humanity. They have tremendous charisma by which many are drawn into their nurturant tutelage and/or grand schemes. Many ENFJs have tremendous power to manipulate others with their phenomenal interpersonal skills and unique salesmanship. But it's usually not meant as manipulation -- ENFJs generally believe in their dreams, and see themselves as helpers and enablers, which they usually are.
Well now that my ego is suitably stroked, I climb Trad, sport indoor plastic slapping would like to get into mountaineering but that can wait a bit.
Your Type is
ENFJ
Extraverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
33 50 25 56
ENFJs are the benevolent 'pedagogues' of humanity. They have tremendous charisma by which many are drawn into their nurturant tutelage and/or grand schemes. Many ENFJs have tremendous power to manipulate others with their phenomenal interpersonal skills and unique salesmanship. But it's usually not meant as manipulation -- ENFJs generally believe in their dreams, and see themselves as helpers and enablers, which they usually are.
Well now that my ego is suitably stroked, I climb Trad, sport indoor plastic slapping would like to get into mountaineering but that can wait a bit.
In reply to Elsier:
I'm INFP, some nice new insights into why I'm finding my scientific PhD so hard at the moment.
I like all the sorts of climbing, but mostly trad and winter
I'm INFP, some nice new insights into why I'm finding my scientific PhD so hard at the moment.
I like all the sorts of climbing, but mostly trad and winter
I'm INFJ.
Mostly I climb buildings. But I only do it to embarrass whoever I'm with.
Make of that what you will.
In reply to winhill: Lector?
In reply to puppythedog:
Ha brillant I'm an ENFJ too : ) Love bouldering and sport climbing.
Great post Els!
Ha brillant I'm an ENFJ too : ) Love bouldering and sport climbing.
Great post Els!
In reply to nickinscottishmountains:
Me too! I'm glad there are a few of us though we seem a bit outnumbered
> (In reply to Elsier) I always come out in these tests as ENFP
Me too! I'm glad there are a few of us though we seem a bit outnumbered
In reply to Elsier:
ENTJ - Swanage trad Nuff said
ENTJ - Swanage trad Nuff said
In reply to Elsier:
Your Type is ENFJ
Extraverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
44 38 25 56
not sure what I have in common with;
Abraham Lincoln
Ronald Reagan
Barack Obama
Tony Blair
Your Type is ENFJ
Extraverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
44 38 25 56
not sure what I have in common with;
Abraham Lincoln
Ronald Reagan
Barack Obama
Tony Blair
In reply to Elsier: ENFJ, looks like I have a chance at becoming the next president.
In reply to MonkeyPuzzle:
Just the ticket!
> (In reply to Southern Man)
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> As an idealist champion, I would ideally prefer to have a bit of a sit down with a nice glass of Highland Park. You're welcome, of course.
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> As an idealist champion, I would ideally prefer to have a bit of a sit down with a nice glass of Highland Park. You're welcome, of course.
Just the ticket!
In reply to Elsier: INTP - and it seems like quite an accurate description to me. And I'm most info trad (sea cliffs & mountains preferably), winter & alpine stuff, which maybe isn't what you'd expect of someone with an analytical and pragmatic personality.
In reply to Elsier:
ISTJ - Inspector
I like order! I like people who know their task, follow guidelines,etc.
Its me! Spooky!
ISTJ - Inspector
I like order! I like people who know their task, follow guidelines,etc.
Its me! Spooky!
In reply to Elsier: I used to think I was just a bastard, but it turns out I have an excuse, I'm a through and through INTJ and yes, it permeates pretty much everything I do. The MB test desctibedme to a T
INTJ
bouldering, indoor, sport and trad.
winter climbing is too cold.
bouldering, indoor, sport and trad.
winter climbing is too cold.
In reply to Elsier:
INTP
slightly expressed introvert (22)
moderately expressed intuitive personality (38)
moderately expressed thinking personality (50)
very expressed perceiving personality (78)
http://keirsey.com/4temps/architect.asp This is a pretty accurate description.
I like just about everything apart from the Sunday afternoon Stanage Popular end cluster f*%k!
INTP
slightly expressed introvert (22)
moderately expressed intuitive personality (38)
moderately expressed thinking personality (50)
very expressed perceiving personality (78)
http://keirsey.com/4temps/architect.asp This is a pretty accurate description.
I like just about everything apart from the Sunday afternoon Stanage Popular end cluster f*%k!
In reply to Elsier: If you can overlook the spelling of the word 'compleat', this makes for a funny read.
http://intjcentral.com/manual1
http://intjcentral.com/manual1
In reply to Elsier:
Interesting that INTP which is supposedly less than 1% of the population has shown up 4 times in 80-ish posts. Is this a UKC induced sampling bias or are INTP types more likely to fill out random online questionaires?
Interesting that INTP which is supposedly less than 1% of the population has shown up 4 times in 80-ish posts. Is this a UKC induced sampling bias or are INTP types more likely to fill out random online questionaires?
In reply to Reach>Talent:
so, I'm a 1%er! Does that mean I can now go and join the Hell's Angels?
> (In reply to Elsier)
> Interesting that INTP which is supposedly less than 1% of the population has shown up 4 times in 80-ish posts. Is this a UKC induced sampling bias or are INTP types more likely to fill out random online questionaires?
> Interesting that INTP which is supposedly less than 1% of the population has shown up 4 times in 80-ish posts. Is this a UKC induced sampling bias or are INTP types more likely to fill out random online questionaires?
so, I'm a 1%er! Does that mean I can now go and join the Hell's Angels?
In reply to Ireddek:
Still? Does your type change over time? I used to be ENFP, no idea what I might be now.
> (In reply to Elsier)
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> Still ENFJ ....
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> Still ENFJ ....
Still? Does your type change over time? I used to be ENFP, no idea what I might be now.
In reply to Elsier: ENTJ, I'm a Fieldmarshal A trad and bouldering Fieldmarshal it would seem.
In reply to Elsier:
I've taken these quite a few times and half of the time I come out as ISFP and half the time I come out as ESFP. I am very extroverted generally and I'm always up for a party but I have a lot of the sensory and sensitive attributes of an ISFP. Until I took these tests I had no idea that other people didn't feel the world and experience it in the same way and it made a lot of sense. Also makes me feel kind of sad that other types of people don't get the same overwhelming sensory experience and I wonder what it is like to not get the deep pleasure from their senses that I do.
It explained a lot of character traits that I have that other people find irritating that I can't really help, and it explains why I really struggle to do things that I don't especially enjoy - I literally don't have the ability to worry about the future enough and am far too wrapped up in chasing pleasurable experiences in the moment. Trying to change that a bit because overall it means I'm going to die of alcohol-induced cirrhosis.
I woke up this morning and there were 7 people in my trashed house and I was very drunk. I think I got naked as well.
Being an ESFP is amazing, and has given me lots of ridiculous stories. I have a reputation for all my sentences beginning with "One time I was absolutely trashed and...". Being an ISFP is cool too, but it means I can get wrapped up in my head and often I don't know what kind of day I'm going to have when I wake up - am I going to be reclusive and depressing and lie in the grass feeling the flowers or am I going to be a loudmouth drunk rounding up people and making them have a party so I can get my testicles out.
I don't really climb anymore. I do winter and alpine at a fairly low level but haven't touched rock properly in a year.
I've noticed that on this thread there's almost exclusively introvert types. Thats very odd-either it means people are more likely to take tests if they are or it could be to do with climbing.
I've taken these quite a few times and half of the time I come out as ISFP and half the time I come out as ESFP. I am very extroverted generally and I'm always up for a party but I have a lot of the sensory and sensitive attributes of an ISFP. Until I took these tests I had no idea that other people didn't feel the world and experience it in the same way and it made a lot of sense. Also makes me feel kind of sad that other types of people don't get the same overwhelming sensory experience and I wonder what it is like to not get the deep pleasure from their senses that I do.
It explained a lot of character traits that I have that other people find irritating that I can't really help, and it explains why I really struggle to do things that I don't especially enjoy - I literally don't have the ability to worry about the future enough and am far too wrapped up in chasing pleasurable experiences in the moment. Trying to change that a bit because overall it means I'm going to die of alcohol-induced cirrhosis.
I woke up this morning and there were 7 people in my trashed house and I was very drunk. I think I got naked as well.
Being an ESFP is amazing, and has given me lots of ridiculous stories. I have a reputation for all my sentences beginning with "One time I was absolutely trashed and...". Being an ISFP is cool too, but it means I can get wrapped up in my head and often I don't know what kind of day I'm going to have when I wake up - am I going to be reclusive and depressing and lie in the grass feeling the flowers or am I going to be a loudmouth drunk rounding up people and making them have a party so I can get my testicles out.
I don't really climb anymore. I do winter and alpine at a fairly low level but haven't touched rock properly in a year.
I've noticed that on this thread there's almost exclusively introvert types. Thats very odd-either it means people are more likely to take tests if they are or it could be to do with climbing.
In reply to Tdubs:
Tests aimed at highlighting introvert behaviour are really easy to accidentally bias, as questions on social interactions are very sensitive to context and phraseology.
For instance:
A) Do you prefer your own company? (Y/N)
B) Do you like to be surrounded by people? (Y/N)
C) Do you like to work independently? (Y/N)
A) Is likely to pick out actual introvert people
B) Is less descriminating as "surrounded" is quite a emotive word
C) Is a question on ways of working and organisation
Different people would read different things into the 3 questions above.
Tests aimed at highlighting introvert behaviour are really easy to accidentally bias, as questions on social interactions are very sensitive to context and phraseology.
For instance:
A) Do you prefer your own company? (Y/N)
B) Do you like to be surrounded by people? (Y/N)
C) Do you like to work independently? (Y/N)
A) Is likely to pick out actual introvert people
B) Is less descriminating as "surrounded" is quite a emotive word
C) Is a question on ways of working and organisation
Different people would read different things into the 3 questions above.
In reply to Elsier: I remember being ENTP at University, and while I'm sure many of my responses have chnaged a little.
I'm stil ENTP! I like bouldering/sport/trad/winter/ice... usually focuss quite specifically on one aspect, but that aspect frequently changes.
I think the act of "solving the problem" is probably as important to me as getting to the top. I love adventurous climbs, but don't enjoy adventure for the sake of it.
Alexander the Great
Confederate General J. E. B. Stuart
Sir Walter Raleigh
Also explains why I'm generally such a pain in the ass...
I'm stil ENTP! I like bouldering/sport/trad/winter/ice... usually focuss quite specifically on one aspect, but that aspect frequently changes.
I think the act of "solving the problem" is probably as important to me as getting to the top. I love adventurous climbs, but don't enjoy adventure for the sake of it.
Alexander the Great
Confederate General J. E. B. Stuart
Sir Walter Raleigh
Also explains why I'm generally such a pain in the ass...
In reply to Fawksey:
Same as me, ISFP, and Clare. Not found were it says what type of climber we are.
Same as me, ISFP, and Clare. Not found were it says what type of climber we are.
In reply to sutty:
It doesn't say what type of climber you are....
That was the point of this post so you could look up your personality type and then post what type of climbing you are into/ like best.
Simples!
It doesn't say what type of climber you are....
That was the point of this post so you could look up your personality type and then post what type of climbing you are into/ like best.
Simples!
In reply to Neil Adams: I'm also INTP and enjoy the same sort of thing. I think I like pushing myself into situations where most people would be freaking out of their mind and going batshit crazy but instead of crying I try to be completely calm and rational about it, thus get out alive (so far).
Also INTPs like to prove that they can do something, so doing one route of a grade, like E5 for example, would typically mean that you don't have to do another one becuase you've proved to yourself that you could do it.
Also INTPs like to prove that they can do something, so doing one route of a grade, like E5 for example, would typically mean that you don't have to do another one becuase you've proved to yourself that you could do it.
In reply to Reach>Talent:
Thanks, that's interesting. Seems such a complicated and variable thing - personality is such a multi-faceted thing that I was amazed when I discovered the personality types and how accurate they can be a while back.
Thanks, that's interesting. Seems such a complicated and variable thing - personality is such a multi-faceted thing that I was amazed when I discovered the personality types and how accurate they can be a while back.
In reply to Elsier:
ESTJ , the supervisor......i would probably lead you all up the mountain, but get lost then blame one of the more thinky types!
ESTJ , the supervisor......i would probably lead you all up the mountain, but get lost then blame one of the more thinky types!
In reply to bigdan050: You might walk in front of an INTJ, but that's because they want you to for some reason of their own. You wouldn't 'lead' them anywhere!
In reply to Chris Ellyatt: I too am an ENTJ! And after having a look at your profile, am slightly worried about how similar we are ...plus my main climbing partner is going to the same uni as you.
In reply to Mr-Cowdrey:
You shouldn't be worried. This isn't "snake oil" and has some very applicable uses.
> (In reply to Chris Ellyatt) I too am an ENTJ! And after having a look at your profile, am slightly worried about how similar we are ...plus my main climbing partner is going to the same uni as you.
You shouldn't be worried. This isn't "snake oil" and has some very applicable uses.
In reply to Elsier:
I'm an ISTJ "Inspector". Spot on!
That 3rd gear placement of yours was substandard...
I'm an ISTJ "Inspector". Spot on!
That 3rd gear placement of yours was substandard...
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