Sylvester's Learning Journal

MBTI test

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

12:18 AM

MBTI - http://www.kisa.ca/personality/

The following are my results

Extroverted (E)86% Introverted 14%

Intuitive (N) 73% Sensing (S) 27%
Thinking (T) 60% Feeling (F) 40%
Perceiving (P) 55% Judging (J) 45%

This makes up ENTP.

"Clever" is the word that perhaps describes ENTPs best. The professor who juggles half a dozen ideas for research papers and grant proposals in his mind while giving a highly entertaining lecture on an abstruse subject is a classic example of the type. So is the stand-up comedian whose lampoons are not only funny, but incisively accurate.

ENTPs are usually verbally as well as cerebrally quick, and generally love to argue--both for its own sake, and to show off their often-impressive skills. They tend to have a perverse sense of humor as well, and enjoy playing devil's advocate. They sometimes confuse, even inadvertently hurt, those who don't understand or accept the concept of argument as a sport.

ENTPs are as innovative and ingenious at problem-solving as they are at verbal gymnastics; on occasion, however, they manage to outsmart themselves. This can take the form of getting found out at "sharp practice"--ENTPs have been known to cut corners without regard to the rules if it's expedient -- or simply in the collapse of an over-ambitious juggling act. Both at work and at home, ENTPs are very fond of "toys"--physical or intellectual, the more sophisticated the better. They tend to tire of these quickly, however, and move on to new ones.

ENTPs are basically optimists, but in spite of this (perhaps because of it?), they tend to become extremely petulant about small setbacks and inconveniences. (Major setbacks they tend to regard as challenges, and tackle with determin- ation.) ENTPs have little patience with those they consider wrongheaded or unintelligent, and show little restraint in demonstrating this. However, they do tend to be extremely genial, if not charming, when not being harassed by life in general.

In terms of their relationships with others, ENTPs are capable of bonding very closely and, initially, suddenly, with their loved ones. Some appear to be deceptively offhand with their nearest and dearest; others are so demonstrative that they succeed in shocking co-workers who've only seen their professional side. ENTPs are also good at acquiring friends who are as clever and entertaining as they are. Aside from those two areas, ENTPs tend to be oblivious of the rest of humanity, except as an audience -- good, bad, or potential.

Some Famous ENTPs:

Alexander the Great
Confederate General J. E. B. Stuart
Sir Walter Raleigh

ENTPs generally have the following traits:
Project-oriented
Enjoy generating ideas and theories
Creative and ingenius
Bright and capable
Flexible and Diverse
Excellent communication skills
Enjoy debating issues with other people
Excellent people skills
Natural leaders, but do not like to control people
Resist being controlled by people
Lively and energetic; able to motivate others
Highly value knowledge and competence
Logical, rational thinkers
Able to grasp difficult concepts and theories
Enjoy solving difficult problems
Dislike confining schedules and environments
Dislike routine, detailed tasks

Possible Career Paths for the ENTP:
Lawyers
Psychologists
Entrepreneurs
Photographers
Consultants
Engineers
Scientists
Actors
Sales Representatives
Marketing Personnel
Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, or Computer Specialist

My views

Seriously, the first sentence that describe ENTP sounds a little different from me already. I don't think I can be considered. Taking into account my academic results and general knowledge, the first sentence really does not suit me. Moving on, I then realize then some descriptions are quite accurate. For example, I like to argue. Maybe thats why I always argue with my sister. But, arguing with my sister is definitely not showing off my skills or for its own sake. I just disagree with her views only.
As for the section which recommended some jobs base on ENTP, I was once again shocked. I never aimed to be a lawyer before. And from young, I have already formed the fact that a lawyer job is some jobs that I will fail badly in. Maybe, I can start changing and reconsidering my dreams again!
I feel that I am optimist. I will try to look at the bright side, because through this way then I can bring more happiness to myself to. Of course, if you keep looking at the bad side and worry, how are you going to be happy? And like what I have said in my previous post, being happy will make work even more efficient and things maybe solved better. But despite this, I cannot be an optimist to my exams. Maybe this is the only exception because the moment I imagine my parents face if I fail, I will be scared that what will happen if I fail.
This test brought a little difference to me. Maybe, it confirmed the description I had for myself. On the other hand, it opened my mind to even more dreams that I could already start dreaming of when I was young! Not start considering now....

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About Me

Sunday, October 26, 2008

5:49 AM

Describe myself
Every single day, every year, is a moment of self discovery for me. For 14 years, I have found out different things about myself. When I was young, I found out that I was a boy. Now, I start to find even more complex things about myself. What is exactly is my characteristics? I am a person who likes fun. I prefer playing, rather than closing myself in the house. Still, I just started my long road to my full self-discovery…

Motivations
Maybe my search for fun is a motivation for me. Every time when a task is handed to me, I will finish it, so that I have time for fun. Maybe I am a motivation to myself. In order not to disappoint myself, I want to finish it. Maybe, people around me. In order not to make them disappointed and lose trust in me, I will work double hard.

Personality
I feel that I am a guy who looks for more fun, rather than a serious guy. Like what you hear everywhere, whether you are sad, happy, angry, time will still past. Thus, I believe that happiness is still very important. Being happy and that’s the most important to me. If you are happy, you will work much better and things can be solve even faster.

Strengths
I believe in teamwork a lot. An one man effort will not help much. Like what you always see in posters, “Together Everyone Achieve More”. This even encourage me to work together in a team. I will also persevere, and not give up easily. I believe that every problem, every obstacle is an opportunity for me to perform, to bond with my team, my friends, and strengthen myself.

Weakness
Sometime, when I try very hard to solve some problems, I did not notice the time. This way, it sometime spoil my whole schedule. Still, I will try my best to work hard and change my weakness.

Likes
Sport is definitely my likes. Soccer. I am a big and crazy and soccer fan. Anything that got to do with soccer would definitely attract my attention. Besides soccer, badminton is another main interest of sports. I play regularly and try my best to refine my skills.

Dislikes
I dislike slackers. Team member who claims other people credit without even putting in any effort at all. I dislike people without any moral values at all. Dishonesty, irresponsibility, and even unreasonable behavior because they will do things without reason and not admitting they are wrong despite the fact that everyone is saying they are wrong!

Anything that is interesting about me
I am a football fanatic. I watch football every night. Just to let you know more, I support Manchester United. I am trying my best to learn computer. Hope that one day I will be able to master it. Because I feel that learning computer is a practical skill that I can apply be it in the future or now. Once I master it, I need not totally depend on other people for a computer, since computer have become an important tool in our lives now.

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