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ISFP

You have distinct preference of Introversion over Extraversion (66%)

You have slight preference of Sensing over Intuition (12%)
You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (38%)
You have marginal or no preference of Perceiving over Judging (3%)

Your Type Preferences

Introvert(66%) Sensing(12%) Feeling(38%) Perceiving(3%)
Because you appear to have marginal or no (3%) preference of Perceiving over Judging,
characteristics of more than one personality type may apply to you:

ISFP and ISFJ.

ISFP
Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving
by Joe Butt

ISFPs are the first to hear the different drummer. Many eagerly plunge into new fashions, avant
garde experiences, 'hip' trends--some even setting the trends.
More in touch with the reality of their senses than their INFP counterparts, ISFPs live in the here
and now. Their impulses yearn to be free, and are often loosed when others least expect it. The
ISFP who continually represses these impulses feels 'dead inside' and may eventually cut and
run. (One ISFP friend has become nonambulatory within the past few years. He will still, on
impulse, leave home in the middle of the night and go to Las Vegas or wherever, regardless of the
difficulties of his physical condition.)
ISFPs may be quite charming and ingratiating on first acquaintance, flowing with compliments
which may (or may not) be deserved. On other occasions, the same individual may be aloof and
detached. Some ISFP males are fiercely competitive, especially in sport or table games, and may
have great difficulty losing. This competitive nature, also seen in other SP types, sometimes
fosters 'lucky,' 'gut' feelings and a willingness to take risks.

Organized education is difficult for the majority of ISFPs, and many drop out before finishing
secondary education. Their interest can be held better through experiential learning, at which
many excel. ISFPs will practice playing an instrument or honing a favored skill for hours on end,
not so much as practice as for the joy of the experience.

Differential diagnosis:
ISFPs are less fantasy-oriented than INFPs. These types are often confused, however, INFPs
lean strongly to daydreams, poetry, prose and more philosophical pursuits; ISFPs often live out
'id' experiences rather than writing or even talking about them.
ISFJs are driven by the conventional, by 'should's and 'ought's; ISFPs internalize their Feeling (by
nature a judging function) which bursts out spontaneously and leaves as quickly and mysteriously
as it came.
Because of these variant expressions of Feeling judgement, ISFPs are sometimes confused with
ESFJs, but keep themselves more aloof, more often concealing the feelings that ESFJs are so apt
to expose.
ESFPs express thoughts more readily (and, in the main, skillfully). ISFPs can and do perform
admirably in the spotlight, but generally have little to say about the performance. For example, few
ISFPs would be disc-jockeys, a field strongly represented by ES_Ps.
(ISFP stands for Introvert, Sensing, Feeling, Perceiving and represents individual's preferences in
four dimensions characterising personality type, according to Jung's and Briggs Myers' theories of
personality type.)

Functional Analysis Of The ISFP

Based on Jungs framework of mental functions - by Joe Butt

Introverted Feeling
Feeling, unbridled by the external forces of society and substance, is the dominant function.
ISFPs spontaneously develop their own codes and credos, about which they are quite sober and
intense. ISFPs are questors, driven to find the pure and ideal, as personally and individually
defined. Feeling may temporarily turn outward, but cannot be long sustained beyond its cloistered
home.
If the individual has values greater than herself, feeling may express itself in valiant acts of
selflessness. Turned in upon self, however, it becomes an unscrupulous, capricious enigma,
capable even of heinous acts of deception and treachery.

Extraverted Sensing
ISFPs keep a finger on the pulse of here and now. They are more adept at doing than
considering, at acting than reflecting, at tasting than wondering. As do most SPs, ISFPs keenly
sense color, sound, texture, and movement. It is not unusual for ISFPs to excel in sensory, motor,
or kinesthetic abilities.
ISFPs cherish their impulses. Some of the most beautiful, graceful, and artistic performances are
the result of this drive for physical, sensate expression.

Introverted iNtuition
Tertiary intuition works best in the background of the ISFP's inner world. Perhaps this is the
source of the "gut feeling" SPs consult in matters of chance. However "lucky" the ISFP may be,
intuition as a means of communication is a poor servant, evidenced in spoonerisms, and non
sequiturs and mixed metaphors.

Extraverted Thinking
The ISFP may employ Extraverted Thinking in external situations requiring closure. As is the case
with inferior functions, such Thinking behaves in an all or nothing manner. Thus, as with other FP
types, the ISFP's Extraverted Thinking is at risk for a lack of context and proportion. In most
cases, persons of this type enjoy greater facility operating in the open-ended style of sensing,
implying the opinions of feeling values in the indirect fashion characteristic of introverted
functions.

ISFP Learning Style

How ISFPs aquire, memorize and recollect information
In ISFPs, interest in learning a subject is related to a sense of I like this, this is beautiful. The more they enjoy the
given topic, the greater their interest in it and the greater their desire to participate in the direct application of what
they learn.
Their desire to study something is increases with the possibility of receiving aesthetic pleasure from it.
ISPFs easily take in practical material, especially if it is demonstrated using straightforward, real-life examples.
Active learning methods help their learning of new information. Although they are capable of independently
assimilating material from recommended sources, this is not the best method for ISFPs.
Strict logical consistency in how the material is presented does not make a big difference to how well an ISFP
learns. Learning material lacking significant logical flow is not especially straining for ISFPs. In fact, a task like
learning the rules of the road may be simpler for an ISFP than studying a theory. A moderate pace of delivery of
the information is favorable. ISFPs are capable of learning form sources not unified by a single formal learning
process (e.g., individual courses or readings).
ISFPs easily and quickly retain new material when it actively engages their feelings and emotions. Information
retained this way remains in their memory for a long time, and such memory is generally stronger and more
accurate than memory that requires deep reflection and understanding. Mechanical memorization, as a rule, is
also accurate. The repetition of material for better retention is of great value to ISFPs. Retention is also

significantly improved when the same material is delivered in a number of different ways, such as with the help of
multimedia aids.
ISFPs are able to apply new material once they have a good sense of its details and nuances. ISFPs are capable
of varied practical work with material they have learned well and understood, and it brings them great joy.
ISFPs, as a rule, have a moderate degree of tolerance to high levels of learning related stress. They do not always
evenly distribute their efforts when learning new material and may resort to last-minute cramming.

An ISFPs learning is improved when:

The subject actively engages their feelings and emotions

Material is presented in an aesthetic way

They participate in group work with the study material

Lecture materials are available (significantly helps their exam preparation)

An ISFPs learning is hindered when:

Material is overly theoretical

Material lacks practical application

Information does not engage their feeling and emotions (reduces interest)

There is a lack of visual aids and active learning methods

ISFP Career Choices

Introvert(66%) Sensing(12%) Feeling(38%) Perceiving(3%)
ISFPs often find themselves in occupations that involve communications with customers and/or requiring a good
sense of aesthetics, for example, in customer support roles, store sales associate roles (where it is not required to
sell aggressively). Child care is also a favourable to ISFPs area. Working with data and spreadsheets is also
suitable. ISFPs are able to realize their aesthetic abilities in arts, design and creative media companies.
Jung Career Indicator determines occupations and areas in which ISFPs find themselves most fulfilled and
content, are most successful, and likely are most represented in. The following list factors in the level
expressivenes of each of four characteristics of personality type. It lists the most suitable areas of occupations
along with some examples of educational institutions, where you can receive a relevant degree or training. The
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Visual Arts and Multimedia

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Graphics Design and

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Interior Design
Artist/Animator
Fashion Designer

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Social Services

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Religious Education
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Customer Service

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Customer Service Specialist

Cosmetology

Health Care

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Medical Records
Administration
Nursing

Education Tips

Education is a huge investment of time and money so be ready to ask a lot of

questions of any college or university you are considering. Therefore, create a list of
questions and take notes as you get your answers while talking to an enrolment
advisor or when signing up and requesting information.

Be wary of any school that is unable to or refuses to answer any of your questions. A
degree is a long-term commitment and choosing a college or university that
understands and can meet your needs should be one of your top priorities.

Sign up and request information from several schools so that you can compare
and, if possible, negotiate more favourable conditions.

There is no such thing as the "perfect" college or university. Stay open minded and
realize that any number of schools may be a good fit for you and provide you with the
degree and student services that you need.

Important aspects you should pay attention to include:

Schools accreditation

Financial aid offered

Tuition and fees. Whats included and what isnt. Payment plans.

Student services available

Instructors credentials

How tests are administered

Time required to complete the program

How long the program has been offered and how many students have enrolled

Key dates

Any requirements or pre-requisites

ISFP Communication Skills

Feelings and impressions are what ISFPs live by, and what fills their lives. Their world
is full of feelings.
ISFPs take the pains and concerns of other people as their own. During
communication, their attention is directed toward all the different shades of emotions.
ISFPs are ready to provide emotional support and help to their conversation party.
They are especially good at creating a climate of good-natured communication
among those participating in the conversation.
Topics that heavy rely on theoretical and logical reasoning, such as very scientific
and technical ones do not particularly pique the interest of ISFPs.
At times, ISFPs can appear somewhat detached from active communication. As a
rule, those are the times they are immersed in their own emotional experience.
ISFPs can have a fairly broad circle of acquaintances and friends and many seek out
company of ISFPs in order to share their feelings and experiences or to just have a
chat to lighten their spirits.
Business communication with ISFPs is, as a rule related to participating in finding
solutions to practical, ongoing problems that often have to do with sales, office or

creative design activities. They often are able to solve practical problems where it is
important to establish trusting and warm relationships.

ISFP: Strategies for Successful Communication

Communication between ISFPs and people with the same mindset, or to put it differently, with sensory/feeling
personality types including ESFJ, ISFJ, ESFP, and ISFP comes at ease. People in this group have roughly the
same way of sensing the world as this type, and therefore it is easy for ISFPs to share their feelings and
empathize with other SFs, and relate to their views.
Communication between ISFPs and sensory/thinking (ST) personality types, including ESTJ, ISTJ, ESTP, and
ISTP should be different. When communicating with ST people it is best for an ISFP to mostly keep to
communication based upon concrete topics, facts and logical conclusions. This type of communication may be
perceived by ISFPs as dry, but is most effective when it comes to communicating with ST people as it is best
suited to their way of thinking and is easy for them to understand.
When communicating with intuitive/feeling (NF) personality types including ENFJ, INFJ, ENFP, and INFP, ISFPs
should keep to a conversation style that can be understood by both parties, i.e. based on feelings (F).
Nonetheless, the sides may sometimes find it hard to maintain a fruitful discussion, due to the fact that
conversations with the NFs may involve abstract perceptions and theories, which form the basis of thought for the
NFs, and what they really find interesting, but for ISFPs may be hard to follow.
ISFPs find it hardest to communicate with intuitive/thinking (NT) personality types including ENTJ, INTJ, ENTP,
and INTP. When communicating with these types, it would be good for ISFPs to keep to communication based
upon logic and conceptualization. The problem however is that ISFPs find it hard to maintain dialogue in this way.
They end up having to strain in order to find reasoning that resonates well with the NTs, which often leads either to
ISFPs trying to wind down the conversation, or to their becoming irritated because the other party doesnt get it.
In order to ensure a level of communication acceptable for both parties, ISFPs need to adjust themselves
beforehand for a style of appropriate for the NTs.

What helps successful communication for an ISFP:

The topic includes feelings and emotions

The topic touches on aspects of beauty, attractiveness and visible/tangible qualities

The topic mostly relates to concrete, current issues

Communication with people from the SF or NF groups

What hinders successful communication for an ISFP:

The topic is mostly abstract, theoretical in nature

The topic is complex and deep in nature

The topic requires finding hidden, unobvious possibilities

Long communication with people from the NT group

Famous ISFPs
Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving
by Joe Butt
Marie Antoinette
Auguste Rodin
U.S. Presidents:

Ulysses S. Grant

Millard Fillmore, "The American Louis Philippe"

Warren G. Harding
Fred Astaire
Marilyn Monroe
Liberace
Elizabeth Taylor
Yogi Berra, professional baseball player
Dan Rather
Orrin Hatch, U.S. Senator
Ervin "Magic" Johnson, NBA basketball star
Dan Quayle, U.S. Vice President, 1988-1992
Paul McCartney
Christopher Reeve
Michael Jackson
Kevin Costner
Greg Louganis, U.S. Olympic gold medalist
Britney Spears
John Travolta
Ashton Kutcher
Donald Trump

Typology of Westeros: personality types of the characters from A Song of Ice and
Fire fantasy novel series (you may have seen its Game of Thrones TV adaptation).

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YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE IS:

MEDIATOR (INFP-T)
- MIND -

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Extraverted
Introverted
33%

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- ENERGY -

Intuitive
Observant
29%

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- NATURE -

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Thinking
Feeling
39%

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- TACTICS -

Judging
Prospecting
22%

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- IDENTITY -

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Assertive
Turbulent

INFP PERSONALITY (THE MEDIATOR)

INFP personalities are true idealists, always looking for the hint of
good in even the worst of people and events, searching for ways to
make things better. While they may be perceived as calm,
reserved, or even shy, INFPs have an inner flame and passion that
can truly shine. Comprising just 4% of the population, the risk of
feeling misunderstood is unfortunately high for the INFP
personality type but when they find like-minded people to spend
their time with, the harmony they feel will be a fountain of joy and
inspiration.

Being a part of the Diplomat (NF) personality group,

INFPs are guided by their principles, rather than by logic (Analysts),
excitement (Explorers), or practicality (Sentinels). When deciding
how to move forward, they will look to honor, beauty, morality and
virtue INFPs are led by the purity of their intent, not rewards and
punishments. People who share the INFP personality type are
proud of this quality, and rightly so, but not everyone understands
the drive behind these feelings, and it can lead to isolation.

All that is gold does not glitter; not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does
not wither; deep roots are not reached by the frost.
J. R. R. Tolkien

We Know What We Are, but Know Not What We May Be

At their best, these qualities enable INFPs to communicate deeply

with others, easily speaking in metaphors and parables, and
understanding and creating symbols to share their ideas. The
strength of this intuitive communication style lends itself well to
creative works, and it comes as no surprise that many famous
INFPs are poets, writers and actors. Understanding themselves and
their place in the world is important to INFPs, and they explore
these ideas by projecting themselves into their work.
INFPs have a talent for self-expression, revealing their beauty and
their secrets through metaphors and fictional characters.
INFPs ability with language doesnt stop with their native tongue,
either as with most people who share the Diplomat personality
types, they are considered gifted when it comes to learning a
second (or third!) language. Their gift for communication also lends
itself well to INFPs desire for harmony, a recurring theme with
Diplomats, and helps them to move forward as they find their
calling.
Listen to Many People, but Talk to Few

Unlike their Extraverted cousins though, INFPs will focus their

attention on just a few people, a single worthy cause spread too
thinly, theyll run out of energy, and even become dejected and
overwhelmed by all the bad in the world that they cant fix. This is a

sad sight for INFPs friends, who will come to depend on their rosy
outlook.
If they are not careful, INFPs can lose themselves in their quest for
good and neglect the day-to-day upkeep that life demands. INFPs
often drift into deep thought, enjoying contemplating the
hypothetical and the philosophical more than any other
personality type. Left unchecked, INFPs may start to lose touch,
withdrawing into "hermit mode", and it can take a great deal of
energy from their friends or partner to bring them back to the real
world.
Luckily, like the flowers in spring, INFPs affection, creativity,
altruism and idealism will always come back, rewarding them and
those they love perhaps not with logic and utility, but with a world
view that inspires compassion, kindness and beauty wherever they
go.
Famous INFPs
William Shakespeare

J.R.R. Tolkien

Bjrk
Johnny Depp

Julia Roberts

Lisa Kudrow
Tom Hiddleston

Homer

Virgil

Fictional INFPs
Frodo Baggins from The Lord of the Rings
Anne of Green Gables

Fox Mulder from X-Files

Deanna Troi from Star Trek
Wesley Crusher from Star Trek

INFP STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

INFP Strengths

Idealistic INFPs' friends and loved ones will come to admire

and depend on them for their optimism. Their unshaken
belief that all people are inherently good, perhaps simply
misunderstood, lends itself to an incredibly resilient attitude
in the face of hardship.
Seek and Value Harmony People with the INFP personality
type have no interest in having power over others, and don't
much care for domineering attitudes at all. They prefer a
more democratic approach, and work hard to ensure that
every voice and perspective is heard.
Open-Minded and Flexible A live-and-let-live attitude
comes naturally to INFPs, and they dislike being constrained
by rules. INFPs give the benefit of the doubt too, and so long

as their principles and ideas are not being challenged, they'll

support others' right to do what they think is right.
Very Creative INFPs combine their intuitive nature with
their open-mindedness to allow them to see things from
unconventional perspectives. Being able to connect many farflung dots into a single theme, it's no wonder that many
INFPs are celebrated poets and authors.
Passionate and Energetic When something captures
INFPs' imagination and speaks to their beliefs, they go all in,
dedicating their time, energy, thoughts and emotions to the
project. Their shyness keeps them from the podium, but they
are the first to lend a helping hand where it's needed.
Dedicated and Hard-Working While others focusing on the
challenges of the moment may give up when the going gets
tough, INFPs (especially Assertive ones) have the benefit of
their far-reaching vision to help them through. Knowing that
what they are doing is meaningful gives people with this
personality type a sense of purpose and even courage when
it comes to accomplishing something they believe in.
INFP Weaknesses

Too Idealistic INFPs often take their idealism too far,

setting themselves up for disappointment as, again and
again, evil things happen in the world. This is true on a
personal level too, as INFPs may not just idealize their
partners, but idolize them, forgetting that no one is perfect.
Too Altruistic INFPs sometimes see themselves as selfish,
but only because they want to give so much more than they
are able to. This becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, as they try
to push themselves to commit to a chosen cause or person,
forgetting to take care of the needs of others in their lives,
and especially themselves.

 Impractical When something captures INFPs' imagination,

they can neglect practical matters like day-to-day
maintenance and simple pleasures. Sometimes people with
the INFP personality type will take this asceticism so far as to
neglect eating and drinking as they pursue their passion or
cause.
Dislike Dealing With Data INFPs are often so focused on
the big picture that they forget the forest is made of
individual trees. INFPs are in tune with emotions and
morality, and when the facts and data contradict their ideals,
it can be a real challenge for them.
Take Things Personally INFPs often take challenges and
criticisms personally, rather than as inspiration to reassess
their positions. Avoiding conflict as much as possible, INFPs
will put a great deal of time and energy into trying to align
their principles and the criticisms into a middle ground that
satisfies everybody.
Difficult to Get to Know INFPs are private, reserved and
self-conscious. This makes them notoriously difficult to really
get to know, and their need for these qualities contributes to
the guilt they often feel for not giving more of themselves to
those they care about.

INFP RELATIONSHIPS
INFPs are dreamy idealists, and in the pursuit of the perfect
relationship, this quality shows strongest. Never short on
imagination, INFPs dream of the perfect relationship, forming an
image of this pedestalled ideal that is their soul mate, playing and
replaying scenarios in their heads of how things will be. This is a
role that no person can hope to fill, and people with the INFP

personality type need to recognize that nobody's perfect, and that

relationships don't just magically fall into place they take
compromise, understanding and effort.
Love All, Trust a Few, Do Wrong to None

Fortunately these are qualities that INFPs are known

for, and while it can be a challenge to separate long-fostered
fantasy from reality, INFPs' tendency to focus their attention on
just a few people in their lives means that they will approach new
relationships wholeheartedly, with a sense of inherent value,
dedication and trust.
INFPs share a sincere belief in the idea of relationships that two
people can come together and make each other better and
happier than they were alone, and they will take great efforts to
show support and affection in order to make this ideal a reality.
But INFPs aren't necessarily in a rush to commit they are, after
all, Prospecting (P) types, and are almost always looking to either
establish a new relationship or improve an existing one they
need to be sure they've found someone compatible. In dating,
INFPs will often start with a flurry of comparisons, exploring all the
ways the current flame matches with the ideal they've imagined.
This progression can be a challenge for a new partner, as not
everyone is able to keep up with INFPs' rich imagination and moral
standards if incompatibilities and conflict over this initial rush
mount, the relationship can end quickly, with INFPs likely sighing
that "it wasn't meant to be."

As a relationship takes hold, people with the INFP personality type

will show themselves to be passionate, hopeless romantics, while
still respecting their partners' independence. INFPs take the time
to understand those they care about, while at the same time
helping them to learn, grow and change. While INFPs are wellmeaning, not everyone appreciates what can come across as
constantly being told that they need to improve or, put another
way, that they're not good enough. INFPs would be aghast to find
that their intents were interpreted this way, but it's a real risk, and
if their partner is as averse to conflict as INFPs themselves, it can
boil under the surface for some time before surfacing, too late to
fix.
Better Three Hours Too Soon Than a Minute Too Late

This aversion to conflict, while contributing greatly to stability in

the relationship when done right, is probably the most urgent
quality for INFPs to work on. Between their sensitivity and
imagination, INFPs are prone to internalizing even objective
statements and facts, reading into them themes and exaggerated
consequences, sometimes responding as though these comments
are metaphors designed to threaten the very foundations of their
principles. Naturally this is almost certainly an overreaction, and
INFPs should practice what they preach, and focus on improving
their ability to respond to criticism with calm objectivity, rather
than irrational accusations and weaponized guilt.
But that's at their uncommon worst at their best, INFPs do
everything they can to be the ideal partner, staying true to
themselves and encouraging their partners to do the same. INFPs
take their time in becoming physically intimate so that they can get
to know their partners, using their creativity to understand their

wants and needs, and adapt to them. People with this personality
type are generous in their affection, with a clear preference for
putting the pleasure of their partners first it is in knowing that
their partners are satisfied that INFPs truly feel the most pleasure.

INFP FRIENDS
The true friends of people with the INFP personality type tend to
be few and far between, but those that make the cut are often
friends for life. The challenge is the many dualities that this type
harbors when it comes to being sociable INFPs crave the depth of
mutual human understanding, but tire easily in social situations;
they are excellent at reading into others' feelings and motivations,
but are often unwilling to provide others the same insight into
themselves it's as though INFPs like the idea of human contact,
but not the reality of social contact.
How Poor Are They That Have Not Patience

In a lot of ways, this limits the potential pool of friends

to other Diplomat (NF) types, who are able to pick up on the subtle
clues left by their INFP friends, and who are more likely than not to
enjoy something of a human enigma. A friendship with an ESTJ on
the other hand, governed by social conventions and community
participation as they are, would almost be a non-sequitur though
INFPs may find the idea of being paired with their opposite
fascinating enough to outweigh the practical challenges to such a
friendship.

To top it all off, ideas like networking and "the friend of my friend is
my friend" hold little weight with INFPs. Friendships are earned on
their own merit, by dint of the intuitive respect INFPs have for
those with similar principles and values, rather than more practical
alignments like those of coworkers. INFPs' tendency to protect
their sensitive inner cores and values from criticism, especially if
they are on the more turbulent side of the spectrum, means that
acquaintances will likely get nowhere near them without sustained
and tactful effort.
But, if INFPs' shields are properly navigated and they decide to
open up and trust another person, a strong, stable friendship will
ensue, marked by passionate support and idealism, subtle poetic
wit, and a level of emotional insight that is hard to match. INFPs'
friends will be rewarded with calm, sensitivity and depth, and an
ever-present desire to help, learn, and grow. But even the most
confident and assertive INFPs will only be able to keep up this
relaxed and present exterior for so long.
Even as friendships grow stronger and deeper, and friends are
lulled into a sense of mutual understanding, INFPs' enigmatic
qualities will never truly vanish.
INFPs will always need to disappear for a while, removing
themselves from others so they can re-center on their own minds
and feelings. Often enough people with the INFP personality type
will emerge from this time alone having come to some momentous
decision that even their closest friends didn't know was weighing
on them, evading even the option of receiving the sort of support
and advice they so readily give. Such is INFPs' way, for better or for
worse.

INFP PARENTS
People who share the INFP personality type share a tendency to
not only strive to learn and grow as principled, moral individuals,
but to bring likeminded people on that journey with them. In their
own subtle, often shy way, INFPs want to lead others forward, as
kindred spirits they will find no greater opportunity for this than
in parenthood.
From the start, INFP parents are warm, loving and supportive, and
take immeasurable joy in the wide-eyed wonder of their children
as they explore, learn, and grow. People with the INFP personality
type will give their children the freedom they need to do this,
keeping an open mind and letting their children gain their own
sense of understanding. At the same time, INFP parents will try to
provide a backdrop to this freedom and experience, establishing a
set of morals and values that guide that liberty with a sense of
personal responsibility.
INFPs never stop encouraging their children to learn and grow, and
they consider it their duty to inspire and motivate them, both by
using their sensitivity and intuition to speak in their children's
language and by leading the way themselves.
However, this sense of responsibility has a harder side if their
children fall foul of their INFP parents' values, it will not be taken
lightly. People with the INFP personality type take their
responsibilities in parenthood seriously, and in this measure above
all others.
In some ways, INFPs' tendency to hide their inner selves from view
can be an advantage in parenting, as they are able to portray

themselves as good role models on the outside, shielding their

loved ones not just from their own occasional anger and
depression, but from the broader evils in the world as well. This
helps INFPs to demonstrate outwardly the moral lessons they want
their children to adopt, and at the same time to establish a sense
of harmony in the household.
Modest Doubt Is Called the Beacon of the Wise

The biggest challenge for INFP parents, especially more turbulent

types who often have even more trouble with self-doubt than
most, is to establish more practical and day-to-day structures and
rules. INFPs may be able to convey the abstract value of honesty
with remarkable skill, but it's not always easy to equate that idea
with the practical reality of their children being home from the
movies when they said they were going to be, and it's especially
challenging when these misunderstandings result in conflict. In
these situations, INFP personalities do best with a partner who is
able to play a stronger hand in more administrative tasks than they
can, so they can focus on the underlying spirit of those rules.

INFP CAREERS
It is perhaps more challenging for INFPs to find a satisfying career
than any other type. Though intelligent, the regimented learning
style of most schools makes long years earning an advanced
degree a formidable undertaking for people with the INFP
personality type at the same time, that's often what's needed to
advance in a field that rings true for them. INFPs often wish that
they could just be, doing what they love without the stress and
rigor of professional life.

Oftentimes, as with so many things, the answer lies somewhere in

the middle, in a line of work that begins with passion and
dedication, but which comes to require training so that the
academia feels intimately linked to that passion. Too many INFPs
drift in frustration, ultimately succumbing to the necessities of dayto-day life in a job that wasn't meant for them. But it turns out that,
despite such exacting demands, modern economics places a
premium on the very keys to INFPs' challenges: their creativity,
independence, and need for meaningful relationships with
individuals who need their help.
There's Place and Means for Everyone

First and foremost is seemingly every INFPs' dream growing up to

become an author. While a novel is a classic choice, it is rarely an
accessible one, and there are many viable options for freedomloving INFPs. The internet brings to the world the opportunities of
blogging and freelance work as organizations expand their reach
beyond their native tongues, they will come to depend on INFP
personality types, with their gift for language and written
expression, to take their rougher translations and stale pitches and
inject them with a sense of beauty and poetry. Smaller
organizations will need more than ever to express with elegance
the value they bring to local communities.
Most any cause, idea, or field can benefit from the artful and
natural expression that INFPs bring to the table, and INFPs have
their pick of the world in choosing who they work with.
The real beauty here is that it takes a core interest that people with
the INFP personality type share, while helping a cause they believe
in, independently, through creative expression and personal

growth, and makes it applicable to any interest there is. There will
always be a need, and now more than ever, to win people's hearts
and minds with the written word.
Some INFPs will prefer a still more personal touch, being able to
work face-to-face with clients, seeing that their personal effort
really impacts another's quality of life. Service careers such as
massage therapy, physical rehabilitation, counselling, social work,
psychology and even academic roles and retraining can be
exceptionally rewarding for INFPs, who take pride in the progress
and growth they help to foster. People with the INFP personality
type have a tendency to put others' interests ahead of their own, a
mixed blessing by itself, but when a patient takes their first
unaided step in the long road to recovery after an accident,
nothing will feel more rewarding than that selflessness.
If to Do Were as Easy as to Know What Were Good to Do...

Where INFPs will not thrive is in a high-stress, team-heavy, busy

environment that burdens them with bureaucracy and tedium.
INFPs need to be able to work with creativity and consideration
high-pressure salespeople they are not. It can be a challenge to
avoid these roles, as they are the basis for so much starting work,
and it's often a risk to break away into something less dependable,
but more rewarding. To find a career that resonates with INFPs'
values though, that's more than just a job, sometimes it's just what
needs to be done.

INFP IN THE WORKPLACE

In the workplace, INFPs face the challenge of taking their work and
their profession personally. To INFPs, if it isn't worth doing, it isn't
really worth doing, and this sense of moral purpose in their work
colors everything from how they respond to authority to how they
express it. Though the way the INFP personality type shows
through depends on the position, there are a few basic truths
about what INFPs seek in the workplace: they value harmony, need
an emotional and moral connection to their work, and loathe
bureaucratic tedium.
INFP Subordinates

As subordinates, INFPs prefer latitude, and would much rather

immerse themselves in a project, alone or with a close team, than
simply be told what task to do and move on. People with the INFP
personality type aren't looking for easy, forgettable work that pays
the bills, they're looking for meaningful work that they actually
want to think about, and it helps for their managers to frame
responsibilities in terms of emotional merit rather than cold
rationalization or business for its own sake. INFPs would rather
know that their work will help to deliver a service they believe in
than to know that the bottom line has been boosted by 3%.
If these standards are met, managers will find an extremely
dedicated and considerate employee in INFPs. As idealistic
opportunity-seekers INFPs may not always work well in technical
applications, where the facts and logic really matter and critique is
often necessary, but they work beautifully in more human and
creative endeavors. While some types, especially Analysts (NT),
respond favorably to negative feedback, taking criticism as an

opportunity to not make the same mistake twice, people with the
INFP personality type would much rather hear what they did right
and focus on what to do, rather than what not to.
INFP Colleagues

INFPs feel most comfortable among colleagues they aren't

interested in controlling others, and have a similar distaste for
being controlled. Among their colleagues, INFPs will feel freer to
share their ideas, and while they may maintain some psychological
distance, they will make every effort to be pleasant, friendly and
supportive so long as their coworkers reciprocate. INFPs don't
like conflict or picking sides, and will do everything they can to
maintain harmony and cooperation.
Most of this comes down to good communication, which INFPs
prefer to conduct in person, for that personal touch, or in writing,
where they can compose and perfect their statements. People with
the INFP personality type avoid using phones if they can, having
the worst of both worlds, being both detached and uncomposed.
INFPs also like to feel like their conversations are meaningful, and
while they enjoy exploring philosophy more than most, their
patience for arbitrary hypothetical brainstorming or dense
technical discussions is limited.
INFP Managers

As managers, INFPs are among the least likely to seem like

managers their egalitarian attitudes lend respect to every
subordinate, preferring communication as human beings than as a
boss/employee opposition. People with the INFP personality type
are flexible, open-minded and give their subordinates the tools

they need, be they responsible delegation or an intuitive and

receptive sounding board, to get the job done. Keeping their eyes
on the horizon, INFPs set goals that achieve a desirable end, and
help the people working under them to make that happen.
There is a downside to this style, as sometimes the boss just needs
to be the boss. INFPs know how they feel about criticism, and are
reluctant to subject others to that same experience, whether it's
needed or even welcome. Further complicating this role, when
INFPs are under stress, as when someone really does warrant
criticism, they can become extremely emotional they may not
show it, but it can affect their judgment, or even cause them to
withdraw inwards, in ways that can really hold back their team.

CONCLUSION
Few personality types are as poetic and kind-hearted as INFPs.
Their altruism and vivid imagination allow INFPs to overcome
many challenging obstacles, more often than not brightening the
lives of those around them. INFPs' creativity is invaluable in many
areas, including their own personal growth.
Yet INFPs can be easily tripped up in areas where idealism and
altruism are more of a liability than an asset. Whether it is finding
(or keeping) a partner, making friends, reaching dazzling heights
on the career ladder or planning for the future, INFPs need to put
in a conscious effort to develop their weaker traits and additional
skills.
What you have read so far is just an introduction into the complex
concept that is the INFP personality type. You may have muttered

to yourself, "wow, this is so accurate it's a little creepy" or "finally,

someone understands me!" You may have even asked "how do
they know more about me than the people I'm closest to?"
This is not a trick. You felt understood because you were. We've
studied how INFPs think and what they need to reach their full
potential. And no, we did not spy on you many of the challenges
you've faced and will face in the future have been overcome by
other INFPs. You simply need to learn how they succeeded.
But in order to do that, you need to have a plan, a personal
roadmap. The best car in the world will not take you to the right
place if you do not know where you want to go. We have told you
how INFPs tend to behave in certain circumstances and what their
key strengths and weaknesses are. Now we need to go much
deeper into your personality type and answer "why?", "how?" and
"what if?"
This knowledge is only the beginning of a lifelong journey. Are you
ready to learn why INFPs act in the way they do? What motivates
and inspires you? What you are afraid of and what you secretly
dream about? How you can unlock your true, exceptional
potential?
Our premium profiles provide a roadmap towards a happier, more
successful, and more versatile YOU! They are not for everyone
though you need to be willing and able to challenge yourself, to
go beyond the obvious, to imagine and follow your own path
instead of just going with the flow. If you want to take the reins
into your own hands, we are here to help you.

ISFP PERSONALITY (THE ADVENTURER)

I change during the course of a day. I wake and I'm one person, and when I go to sleep I know
for certain I'm somebody else.
Bob Dylan

ISFP personality types are true artists, but not necessarily in the
typical sense where they're out painting happy little trees. Often
enough though, they are perfectly capable of this. Rather, it's that
they use aesthetics, design and even their choices and actions to
push the limits of social convention. ISFPs enjoy upsetting
traditional expectations with experiments in beauty and behavior
chances are, they've expressed more than once the phrase "Don't
box me in!"
Happy to Be Who They Are

ISFPs live in a colorful, sensual world, inspired by

connections with people and ideas. ISFP personalities take joy in
reinterpreting these connections, reinventing and experimenting
with both themselves and new perspectives. No other type
explores and experiments in this way more. This creates a sense of
spontaneity, making ISFPs seem unpredictable, even to their close
friends and loved ones.
Despite all this, ISFPs are definitely Introverts (I), surprising their
friends further when they step out of the spotlight to be by

themselves to recharge. Just because they are alone though,

doesn't mean people with the ISFP personality type sit idle they
take this time for introspection, assessing their principles. Rather
than dwelling on the past or the future, ISFPs think about who they
are. They return from their cloister, transformed.
ISFPs live to find ways to push their passions. Riskier behaviors like
gambling and extreme sports are more common with this
personality type than with others. Fortunately their attunement to
the moment and their environment allows them to do better than
most. ISFPs also enjoy connecting with others, and have a certain
irresistible charm.
ISFPs always know just the compliment to soften a heart that's
getting ready to call their risks irresponsible or reckless.
However, if a criticism does get through, it can end poorly. Some
ISFPs can handle kindly phrased commentary, valuing it as another
perspective to help push their passions in new directions. But if the
comments are more biting and less mature, ISFP personalities can
lose their tempers in spectacular fashion.
ISFPs are sensitive to others' feelings and value harmony. When
faced with criticism, it can be a challenge for people with this type
to step away from the moment long enough to not get caught up
in the heat of the moment. But living in the moment goes both
ways, and once the heightened emotions of an argument cool,
ISFPs can usually call the past the past and move on as though it
never occurred.

Meaning Is in Every Expression of Life

The biggest challenge facing ISFPs is planning for the future.

Finding constructive ideals to base their goals on and working out
goals that create positive principles is no small task. Unlike Sentinel
types, ISFPs don't plan their futures in terms of assets and
retirement. Rather, they plan actions and behaviors as
contributions to a sense of identity, building a portfolio of
experiences, not stocks.
If these goals and principles are noble, ISFPs can act with amazing
charity and selflessness but it can also happen that people with
the ISFP personality type establish a more self-centered identity,
acting with selfishness, manipulation and egoism. It's important for
ISFPs to remember to actively become the person they want to be.
Developing and maintaining a new habit may not come naturally,
but taking the time each day to understand their motivations
allows ISFPs to use their strengths to pursue whatever they've
come to love.

ISFP STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

ISFP Strengths

Charming People with the ISFP personality type are relaxed

and warm, and their live and let live attitude naturally
makes them likable and popular.
Sensitive to Others ISFPs easily relate to others' emotions,
helping them to establish harmony and good will, and
minimize conflict.

 Imaginative Being so aware of others' emotions, ISFP

personalities use creativity and insight to craft bold ideas that
speak to people's hearts. While it's hard to explain this quality
on a resume, this vivid imagination and exploratory spirit
help ISFPs in unexpected ways.
Passionate Beneath ISFPs' quiet shyness beats an intensely
feeling heart. When people with this personality type are
caught up in something exciting and interesting, they can
leave everything else in the dust.
Curious Ideas are well and good, but ISFPs need to see and
explore for themselves whether their ideas ring true. Work
revolving around the sciences may seem a poor match for
their traits, but a boldly artistic and humanistic vision is often
exactly what research needs to move forward if ISFPs are
given the freedom they need to do so.
Artistic ISFPs are able to show their creativity in tangible
ways and with stunning beauty. Whether writing a song,
painting an emotion, or presenting a statistic in a graph, ISFPs
have a way of visualizing things that resonates with their
audience.
ISFP Weaknesses

Fiercely Independent Freedom of expression is often

ISFPs' top priority. Anything that interferes with that, like
traditions and hard rules, creates a sense of oppression for
ISFP personalities. This can make more rigidly structured
academics and work a challenge.
Unpredictable ISFPs' dislike long-term commitments and
plans. The tendency to actively avoid planning for the future
can cause strain in ISFPs' romantic relationships and financial
hardship later in life.

 Easily Stressed ISFPs live in the present, full of emotion.

When situations get out of control, people with this
personality type (especially Turbulent ones) can shut down,
losing their characteristic charm and creativity in favor of
gnashing teeth.
Overly Competitive ISFPs can escalate small things into
intense competitions, turning down long-term success in
their search for glory in the moment, and are unhappy when
they lose.
Fluctuating Self-Esteem It's demanded that skills be
quantified, but that's hard to do with ISFPs' strengths of
sensitivity and artistry. ISFPs' efforts are often dismissed, a
hurtful and damaging blow, especially early in life. ISFPs can
start to believe the naysayers without strong support.

ISFP RELATIONSHIPS
ISFPs are quite mysterious and difficult to get to know. While very
emotional individuals, they guard this sensitive core carefully,
preferring to listen than to express. People with the ISFP
personality type focus instead on their partners, with little interest
in dictating the mood of a situation with their own feelings. While
this can sometimes be frustrating, if they are accepted for who
they are, ISFPs prove to be warm, enthusiastic partners.
Things are unlikely to ever grow stale even the longest-term
partners can be surprised by the secrets ISFPs keep.

As their relationships grow, ISFPs' partners come to

find vibrancy and spontaneity to be par for the course. ISFPs may

not be great long-term planners, preferring to let their partners

take the lead when it comes to logic and strategy, but they almost
never run out of things to do in the present. Also caring and loyal,
ISFPs love finding ways to surprise their partners in fun little ways.
There's also a sense of practicality to ISFPs' unpredictability if
anyone is going to cancel a planned trip to stay home with a
partner who suddenly got the flu as a gesture of affection, it is ISFP
personalities. Spending time with their partners is something ISFPs
really enjoy, and they want their partners to know that they are
cared for and special.
Knowing You Are Loved, You Can Do Anything

It's important for their partners to make it clear that this love and
attention is valued. ISFPs would never ask for such thanks, but it
can really hurt their feelings if they don't hear it. Such expressions
don't have to be verbal ISFPs believe in actions, not words but
it's crucial that they know their feelings are shared. On the other
side of the spectrum, there are few types more vulnerable to
criticism and conflict, and it's necessary to provide a certain level of
emotional support.
If they do feel appreciated, ISFPs are more than happy to
reciprocate in any way they know how. People with the ISFP
personality type are very sensual, and in no aspect of their lives is
this clearer than in their sex lives. Intimacy is an opportunity for
ISFPs to satisfy their partners, and they involve every sense
available in enjoying these moments. ISFPs may be shy in public,
but alone with a partner they trust, the masks come off few
people get to see this side, and it's always a pleasant surprise.

Love From the Soul

Feelings and emotions underpin every aspect of ISFPs'

relationships, alongside not just a tendency towards, but a need
for, fresh possibilities. ISFP personalities are not to be forced into
anything, and rushing long-term commitments is a sure way to
scare them off. If ISFPs can't feel excited in wondering "what's
next?" every morning, they may find themselves wondering "what's
the point?"
Still, developing some skill with planning can be a healthy area of
growth for ISFPs. Learning to be a little more comfortable with
voicing their feelings and communicating more clearly is
something their partners can also help with. In any case, sharing
the Observant (S) trait usually smooths out the more challenging
aspects of mutual understanding, and relationships with people
who have the Extraverted (E) and Judging (J) traits helps ISFPs to
learn and grow in real, attainable ways.

ISFP FRIENDS
In friendship, ISFPs are some of the most comfortable people
around. Laid back and spontaneous, people with the ISFP
personality type won't bog things down with arguments or
structured long-term plans. Intellectually exhausting pastimes like
debates over European economic policy won't hold their attention
long. The here-and-now is what's important to ISFPs, and they love
spending time with their friends doing casual, fun activities.

I Don't Want to Talk, I Want to Play!

ISFP personalities believe in actions, not words. They

talk about what is, not what could, should or will be, and then they
actually do it. This passion for action is a blessing for ISFPs, since it
helps them get past their shyness in meeting new people. ISFPs are
sensitive, much more so than most, and it takes time to build
enough trust with new friends to open up and feel natural.
If new acquaintances start things out by explaining "You'd do way
better if...", it's unlikely they will ever be close ISFPs just take
these remarks too personally for comfort. People with this
personality type are happy to get along with just about anyone, but
potential friends need to ease up on being too judgmental or
demanding.
If their friends keep things supportive and easy-going, ISFPs are
happy to return the favor with added warmth and laughter. When
they're with friends they trust, ISFPs know how to relax, shedding
rules, traditions and expectations in favor of just enjoying
themselves.
Those who prefer safe, structured environments might end up
struggling in these friendships though, especially if they lecture
ISFPs on how they're living their lives. As with any criticism, those
friends are free to do their own thing, and to leave ISFPs to do
theirs.
ISFPs' relaxed, non-judgmental attitudes make it easy for them to
get along with others, but it's not always the same way around.

Lots of personal space and freedom are essential to ISFP

personalities, and it's often other Explorer types, who share their
"live and let live" worldview and joy in actually doing things, that
gravitate towards ISFPs. There's really no better friend than ISFPs
for dropping the pretenses and enjoying low-stress fun.

ISFP PARENTS
When it comes to parenting, ISFPs often feel right at home. While
no one could be said to be truly prepared for such a task, ISFP
personalities' natural warmth, practicality and relaxed nature help
them to settle in and appreciate every moment of joy and hardship
that comes with raising a child.
Children Show the Divine in Everyone

ISFPs' greatest strength is arguably the joy they take in being with
and helping their loved ones. Practical needs are taken care of
from day one, and ISFPs' children can always count on something
exciting to do or to learn every day. People with the ISFP
personality type love fun, hands-on activities, and as their children
grow, they're often encouraged to pick up extra hobbies that
revolve around those kinds of activities.
Even as those extra activities grow, ISFPs often defy their
Introversion (I), spending time with their children and enjoying
engaging activities that center on quality time. Impromptu trips,
home improvement projects like repainting bedrooms, or simply
baking some treats together are all likely to being fond memories
for ISFPs' children.

None of this is to say that ISFP parents are overbearing in fact,

they are one of the most relaxed personality types there is when it
comes to parenting. ISFPs believe that the only way to really have
their children grow up to be open-minded and well-balanced
people is to let them explore and experience new things, make
mistakes and learn from them, and to always know that they'll be
able to come home at the end of it.
Interventions and hardline rules just aren't ISFPs' style.
The freedom ISFPs grant their children comes with risks too, since
it demands a certain level of maturity from the children
themselves. Some lessons are harder than others. These can be
hard lessons for people with the ISFP personality type too, since
they are more sensitive than most when it comes to their lifestyles
or parenting being criticized. Nothing's quite as unpleasant as "I
told you so".
Long-term planning is another challenging area for ISFP parents.
When it comes to things like saving for their children's college
education, ISFPs necessarily rely on partners who take care of that
sort of thing more readily.
Never Stop Loving

As their children grow into adolescence, ISFPs sometimes struggle

as well. ISFP personalities need to know that their work and effort
are appreciated, something teenagers aren't well-known for
expressing. It can take a lot of practice on ISFPs' parts to learn the
emotional control necessary to not overreact when things don't go
the way they want. Children make an effort to distance themselves

at that age, and private individuals or no, ISFPs need to know that
their loved ones are by their sides.
In the end though, ISFPs are so much less likely to create the kinds
of divides that other more rigid personality types sometimes drive
between themselves and their children. There's always going to be
some push from developing adults, but with such warm, caring
parents, ISFPs' children can always rest assured that they know
where home and hearth are.

ISFP CAREERS
When it comes to the career world, ISFPs need more than just a
job. Wealth, power, structure, advancement and security are all
lesser goals to ISFP personalities' greatest need: creative freedom.
ISFPs crave a tangible outlet for their imagination, a chance to
express themselves artistically.
Those placing their emphasis on predictability and long-term
planning find that attempts to push those views on ISFPs are about
as effective as forcing open flames to point downwards.
People with the ISFP personality type are passionate
experimenters, and whether they're aware of it or not, they are
renowned trendsetters. With their unique perspective and simple
desire to be themselves, ISFPs are natural artists, musicians and
photographers, as well as designers of all stripes. Setting up shop
on websites like Etsy is far more alluring to ISFPs than the confines
of 9-5 administrative work in some fluorescent cubicle.

Don't Work at Being Ordinary

ISFPs loathe sitting idle in colorless, unchanging environments.

They are free souls and need flexibility, opportunities for
improvisation, and immersive work that engages every sense. If
they combine these needs with their competitive nature, ISFP
personalities make great solo athletes. ISFPs prefer to live in the
moment, believing the here and now is what matters most.
This quality does have the drawback of sometimes making ISFPs
reckless and shortsighted, though those pitfalls aren't set in stone.
An emphasis on practical, tangible things, objects that can be seen
and touched, comes at the cost of ignoring less tangible ideas.
ISFPs often feel that they have little control over processes like
retirement planning they can't predict the future, so it does no
good to worry about it now.
Life's too Short for Us to Bore Ourselves

This mindset can hold them back from many of their ideal careers,
such as psychology, counseling and teaching, which require longterm planning and often extensive certifications to get started. It
takes a great deal of energy for ISFPs to maintain focus on a single
goal like that for so long, but it can make the day-to-day so much
more rewarding for the rest of their lives.
An easier route revolves around freelance and consulting work in
just about any industry that ISFPs enjoy. Whether organizing
charity events, working with hospitals to make patients' stays more
pleasant, or laying stone to help make a house a home, ISFPs
always seem to find a way to make the world a little more beautiful
and exciting, and to make a living in the process.

ISFP IN THE WORKPLACE

In the workplace, ISFPs seek out positions that give them as much
wiggle room as possible to do things their own way. Button-down
environments that revolve around tightly held traditions and
strictly enforced procedures are unlikely to appeal to ISFP
personalities. Spontaneous, charming, and genuinely fun people to
be around, ISFPs just want a chance to express those natural
qualities, and to know that their efforts are appreciated.
ISFP Subordinates

People with the ISFP personality type don't like to be controlled,

and this can be quite clear in subordinate positions they loathe
being micromanaged. At the same time, ISFPs aren't well-known
for their long-term focus, but rather their adaptability and
spontaneity. They'll use unconventional methods, sometimes risky
ones, and existing rules are just someone else's way of doing
things. Still, ISFPs find a way to make things happen. To manage
ISFP personalities successfully, there need to be clearly set goals,
and otherwise an open sandbox.
If this balance can be made to work, ISFPs show themselves to be
eager learners and passionate problem-solvers, especially if they
get to deal one-on-one with other people or to tackle a problem
solo. People with this personality type are humble, even shy, and
unlikely to put themselves on the spot by volunteering their help.
But ISFPs do love to feel appreciated, and if assigned a task, they
work hard to earn that appreciation.

ISFP Colleagues

Among their peers ISFPs feel most comfortable. Working with

equals and giving some advice in order to solve practical problems
is right where ISFP personalities like to be. While they may exhaust
themselves if their role requires an excessive amount of social
interaction, they are otherwise quite charming and have excellent
networking skills.
ISFPs are tolerant and friendly, and usually just do what needs to
be done regardless of whether their colleagues pull their own
weight. At the end of the day though, ISFPs are sensitive and need
to know that these efforts are appreciated a well-placed
compliment goes a long way. ISFPs do let their personal goals
affect their approach to their work, which can make them a little
unpredictable, but this is balanced by their desire for harmony and
willingness to find win-win solutions whenever possible.
ISFP Managers

The position that feels most unnatural to ISFPs is management.

They are not a domineering personality type, and take no joy in
exerting control over others, planning long-term goals, or
disciplining unsatisfactory behavior. But just because it feels a little
strange, doesn't mean ISFP personalities aren't good at it.
ISFPs' sensitivity allows them to be great listeners, helping them to
align their subordinates' personal motivations with the task at
hand. They also give their subordinates the freedom to do what
needs to be done to solve what needs to be solved on any given
day, and ISFPs are likely to dig into that work right alongside them.
This gives ISFP managers a marked style of inspiration and
cooperation, and they're usually well-liked.

CONCLUSION
Few personality types are as colorful and charming as ISFPs.
Known for their kindness and artistic skills, ISFPs are great at
finding exciting new things to explore and experience. ISFPs'
creativity and down-to-earth attitude are invaluable in many areas,
including their own personal growth.
Yet ISFPs can be easily tripped up in areas where their focus on
practical matters is more of a liability than an asset. Whether it is
finding (or keeping) a partner, reaching dazzling heights on the
career ladder, or learning to plan ahead, ISFPs need to put in a
conscious effort to develop their weaker traits and additional skills.
What you have read so far is just an introduction into the complex
concept that is the ISFP personality type. You may have muttered
to yourself, "wow, this is so accurate it's a little creepy" or "finally,
someone understands me!" You may have even asked "how do
they know more about me than the people I'm closest to?"
This is not a trick. You felt understood because you were. We've
studied how ISFPs think and what they need to reach their full
potential. And no, we did not spy on you many of the challenges
you've faced and will face in the future have been overcome by
other ISFPs. You simply need to learn how they succeeded.
But in order to do that, you need to have a plan, a personal
roadmap. The best car in the world will not take you to the right
place if you do not know where you want to go. We have told you
how ISFPs tend to behave in certain circumstances and what their
key strengths and weaknesses are. Now we need to go much

deeper into your personality type and answer "why?", "how?" and
"what if?"
This knowledge is only the beginning of a lifelong journey. Are you
ready to learn why ISFPs act in the way they do? What motivates
and inspires you? What you are afraid of and what you secretly
dream about? How you can unlock your true, exceptional
potential?
Our premium profiles provide a roadmap towards a happier, more
successful, and more versatile YOU! They are not for everyone
though you need to be willing and able to challenge yourself, to
go beyond the obvious, to imagine and follow your own path
instead of just going with the flow. If you want to take the reins
into your own hands, we are here to help you.