in 1998 I tested a ENTJ (Idealist – Teacher); fast forward to 2005 and now I am a ENFP (Idealist – Champion).
So what’s this new personality of mine… lets find out.
Overview
His temperament is the Idealist (NF). Idealists are rare, making up no more than 20 to 25 percent of the population. Yet his ability to inspire people with their enthusiasm and idealism has given him influence far beyond his numbers. His particular personality type, the Champion (ENFP), is even more scarce. Individuals of his type make up only 10-11 percent of the total population.
Being A Champion (ENFP)
Champions often possess both a wide range of emotions and a great passion for novelty. As a result, he considers intense emotional experiences as being vital to a full life. Also, because Champions tend to be the most outgoing of the Idealists, he can’t wait to tell others about the extraordinary – and even ordinary — things that I do. In fact, others may know him as a tireless talker. However he’s not simply a gossip running off at the mouth or even just a storyteller. On the contrary, he tend to speak or write in the hope of either revealing some truth about human experience or motivating others with his convictions. he can also have a strong drive to speak out on issues and events. When coupling these things with his usual enthusiasm and natural talent for language, Champions like him can be the most vivacious and inspiring of all the types.
As a Champion, he can be fiercely individualistic as he strive to reach a level of personal authenticity. This intention always to be unique can be quite attractive to others. Another unique and special quality is his intuitive power. Being able to read what is going on inside of others and react accordingly can give special significance to his words and actions. Far more than the other Idealists, he tends to be a keen and probing observer of the people around me. He can also be capable of intense concentration on another individual. This sensitivity and alertness makes sure that he is almost always there when needed, especially in emergencies. Additionally, because he’s constantly scanning his social environment, no intriguing character or silent motive is likely to escape his attention.
Because he can be so good with people, he probably retains a wide range of personal relationships. At times when he show his trademark warmth and energy, he’s a very likeable, easygoing person. This is true in professional situations as well as personal ones. Not only does he usually make a good first impression, but he can possess a brand of spontaneity and exuberance that draws people in. As a result, a wide variety of people may vie for my company. I should my positivity and confidence in the goodness of life as much as he can. Such a nature makes good things happen.Love and RelationshipsHe belong to the most optimistic of all the types. For Champions like him, life can be an unfolding series of adventures that each offers new opportunities for growth, expansion, and joy. Loving relationships likely represent the pinnacle of such adventures.
My Compatibility with Other Temperaments
Idealist (NF)/Artisan (SP): Idealist/Artisan pairings are likely to be imaginative romps, marked by freedom, spontaneity, and sensual pleasures. However, these couples don’t always see eye to eye as Idealists are typically focused on self-realization while Artisans have little patience for exploring their inner lives.
Idealist (NF)/Guardian (SJ): Idealist/Guardian pairings can be true-blue partnerships focused on comfort, stability, and mutual dependability. Also, because Guardians and Idealists are usually law-abiding types who believe in following the rules, they can make a good match. Problems may arise at times because Idealists’ morals and values tend to waver more than their Guardian mates’.
Idealist (NF)/Idealist (NF): Idealist/Idealist pairings can be result in deep and meaningful love because Idealists often find tremendous satisfaction in sharing each other’s inner world and exploring their mutual personal development. In essence, each partner helps the other along the road to self-knowledge. However, if the couple is too much alike the relationship risks becoming narrowly focused or even boring.
Idealist (NF)/Rational (NT): Idealist/Rational pairings can be highly satisfying relationships based on exploring the world of ideas. Imagining possibilities – whether romantic or pragmatic – and creating dreams for the future can represent the epitome of quality time for this pair. However, conflicts can occur if either partner’s closely held ideals don’t match those of the other.
Career
He lives in anticipation of an exciting future, one that he may see even more vividly than my present. As a result, in his ideal job, he would likely be asked to stretch my imagination on a continual basis. He would also be comfortable taking on a leadership role, so long as it didn’t place me in an arbitrary hierarchy. He typically feels rewarded by being asked to share his insights with people who encourage his creativity. On the flip side, it can feel insulting to him to have my innovations or ideas questioned. More so than for many people, his ideas are alive; they’re his “babies.” Because of this fact, he can sometimes be offended by the notion that he must justify them.Like other Idealists, he is wired to pursue personal growth, authenticity, and integrity.
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and if anyone is wondering, I’m also an Aries and a Rabbit!
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