Wow, this is spot on. Especially what you said about the misconceptions. Usually in group conversations I'm quiet, but that's because I really have nothing to say about the subject being discussed. Talk about something I have interest in, and it will be very hard to make me shut up.
I’m not an ISTJ but I’m a huge fan of them! To me, ISTJs and ISFJs are hands down, absolutely, the MOST underrated of all types. They’re super sensible and great to talk to but keep cool in conversations, they’re so hard working and dedicated, and little known fact, they are hilarious!!! They have such great wit in with humor. Two of my closest friends were an ISFJ and an ISTJ. Both have very special places in my heart. It’s so good to see that finally someone appreciates them and not looks at them like the boring robots of the sixteen types. If your reading this and your an ISxJ, thank you for existing! Love the video! From an INFP.
INFJ here: my boss is an ISTJ, and i adore him (like my coworkers). He‘s hard-working, reliable and supportive. Very loyal (when we fuck up, he takes responsibility as our leader). I‘ve heard that he got degraded, he was in a very high position, but was very unliked. He got downgraded to our small department, and here he must have learned from his mistakes.
I am an ISTJ & reading this was soo encouraging!!! I agree we are actually hilarious 😏😏😏little do many people know and reading what you wrote sounds exactly like my life ... people jump to conclusions until they get to know us then it's a whole different story after that 🤣🤣🤣👌🏻✨
Your friend who does the work without spending a lot of effort is "working smarter not harder", as an ISTJ I utilize this every day. People see us as "mindless robots" because of our routine patterns and our cold rigid appearance but if you take the time to get understand us you find out that we are usually very warm and friendly people who have a vast knowledge to share. We are just very analytical and observing people that's all.
Completely true... And the ISTJ I know is a really nice person to be friends with, just because he's so relaxed and so accepting of people. They don't need high Fe to be really hospitable or to be a good friend.
I've watched a bunch of videos about ISTJs recently and I really appreciate your work. The things you said are spot on (except I wasn't a cool guy in my school but that doesn't really matter), and you made me smile. All these things were so nice to hear, especially considering the fact that today I read a lot of really hurtful comments towards us ISTJs. We are neither boring nor uninteresting. We are just really bad at expressing our feelings, have a difficult mindset, straightforward and quite stubborn.
It hurts me the way that ISTJs can be marked as such, i find you all to be fascinating and fun people! I hope the community learns to be more open and accepting of all types. Im glad you related to so many of the things i said about ISTJs in this video!
I agree! I’m an ENFP and I would not change a thing about the love of my life who is an ISTJ! He has helped me become a better person and both of us are learning we are the same in many ways ❤❤ Great video!!!!
INFP here and my brother ISTJ is adorable!! He’s civil, respectful, light hearted plus has a (Southpark-like) dry satirical wit about him 😃🥳😝 His Ne outlet is quality psychological films. Like, he recommended Black Swan to me and I could not believe when he told me he thought Requiem For A Dream was a masterpiece. Total INFP films but he’s got that really interesting side aside from his computer engineering success and wife and kids wholesome family success 💗💗💗
I'm so so so happy that your channel exsists. Sensors are so misrepresented and shunned in the mbti community and I feel that they deserve more recognition than what they get. I feel if sensors weren't so invisible we wouldn't get so much mistyping. Hopefully with more videos like these sensors will feel better in being what they are as everyone should be. Ok I'll stop talking now
I would really like people to be proud of their type- no matter what it is, so we can really learn about and understand personality to the best possible level
@@PsychologyandChillwMichiI Agree to the infinitieth power. Especially since learning about how the brain works might be the closest thing to mind reading lol.
Michelle, you are awesome...I have never heard anyone nail ISTJs on the head. Awesome. And thanks for the compliments. Ive never heard a summary so close.
@@PsychologyandChillwMichi Actually, people really get divided into two catagories with ISTJs. They love you or Really, Really hate you. Somehow we tread on dreams, fragment ideals, and explode self conceptions built on ego. That makes us vulnerable to attack from politicians and idealists. Both of which we hate. Likewise they hate us, as there smoke cloud doesnt wash. so we are in fact a dying breed!!!
Thank you. You spoke my life. I'm not organized but I know where to find stuff in my mess. I've gotten misconceptions since childhood but learned not to care. People close to me call me the Professor or historian lol. People also tell me to create a channel about different topic's I've broken down to them but it's hard to find the feeling to start. Just 1 ISTJ example; In high school I quit sports team's early when I noticed toxic patterns with coaches, player's, etc that always lead to a losing season, locker room drama, etc. I felt like all of those repetitive laps in practice wasn't worth it. They wanted me to play the year after and after but I know it would be the same nonsense. People came up with all kinds of rumors of why I quit but I didn't feel the need to explain. The only people who know my reasoning are my best friend's, 1 is an ENFP also.
Thank you for your recognition of the ISTJ type. You're one of the few people who really seem to understand the type. Yes, my type. I can at times be quite gregarious and people often mistake me for an extrovert. Yes, I've been misunderstood all of my life, but I got over that a long time ago. Still, I'm surprised at how otherwise intelligent enough people still be make the same mistakes over and over again. But you know all this. You have wisdom. Thank you for your candor.
Extroverts aren't the only people who have issues understanding ISTJs. I think as a general rule, NFs who don't know well MBTI concepts, often fail to comprehend ISTJs. In my case, I'm an INFJ. I understand the MBTI concepts, but am on the video right this very moment because I want to know more about the ISTJ from their own perspective. ~peace! :-D
I am an ISTJ and aww i needed to hear this for many people around me imply they don't like my personality type but don't get to know me properly! This was really spot on how did you know! Yes i am very well organised, I take responsibility for my actions and learn from my past experiences or patterns from history and the lessons it has taught us. People also believe I never say anything but best friends know I am LOUD and fun we are actually goofy that would be our secret and I love the ENFP's your type is very warm!!! Thank you for this video it was very lovely and yes are AWESOME!!! I believe I am mostly underestimated by people for they don't see the intelligence I carry and what I can offer the world!! 😏🥰✨🤍
Yes I’m with you. Extroverted intuition I saw clear signs of betrayal and brushed it off because who could be that weirdly conniving? The intuition turned out to be true!
Thanks! I needed to hear this. As an ISTJ sometimes I feel so boring compared to other people that I start to become self-conscious. I love creating and sticking to routines. Past experiences are very much archived away and used for future use. I'm pretty quiet when there's meaningless banter back and forth (ie. the weather, their kids, tuna being on sale for 79 cents/can at the grocery store... yawn!). When there's something very specific and that interests me I can bowl others over if I'm not careful.
Im an ISTJ! You r so buetiful. I can sense you immediately. You are honest,direct,the way you se thru does nice light weight glasses that make your eyes pop out the beuty in them are awesome. The sound,rhythm and tempo of your voice makes me feel peace inside. It is beutiful and feels good listening,hearing,seeing and basically sensing you. Thats why i sense beuty in me thru you. Thanks
Holy crap, you're analysis is awesome! I just love your vid. , everything about it is very well put together -even the subtle things that probably go unnoticed by most people👌
Thank you so much for the ISTJ love! I am a 58-year old ISTJ female and you described how we are so well. And I'm so glad you said what your type is at the end because that explains why I was feeling the love for you, too! I love ENFPs...we need each other!
I appreciate your kind and accurate information that you provide in your video. I took a personality test today and have been trying to find information on my results, ISTJ, and I have found mostly negative information, THANK YOU!
As an INTJ, I admire you guys for being so organized and dependable. I am such a mess, and I can never seem to shut my head off. It's always coming up with weird concepts and ideas. Mix a bit of depression there and boy, you are in it for a long dark ride. So be glad of who you guys are and stay awesome! :)
I'm an ISTJ and I really enjoyed this talk. You know your stuff and did a good job explaining me to myself Michelle. :-) Thank you. P.S. Subbed and got you up to a nice even and tidy 800.
I'm a ISTJ over here and I appreciate your video! I spent over 1 hour with all the questions to get to that result, and I would recommend anyone who take these tests to take your time!
Just saw this video. its insane how accurate your statements are, as I am an ISTJ myself. its weird though because I've taken the MBTI thing from various different sites, i popped up as INTJ a couple times, but every other time ISTJ so I'm going with that. Just glad you appreciate us, we are definitely out there :-)
I am ISTJ. I thought i was boring before.but recently i discovered i am not boring at all to some people if i feel comfortable around them.rather they said i am relly funny.
This is unexpected: a calm, collected, organized and compartmentalized ENFP (at least in your CZcams video)?! Very, very impressive, as you've not only impressed this ISTJ, but described him perfectly! Like, literally perfectly. I actually do have a mini-series on my channel called "ISTJ Info Dumping," so I just squashed that rumor right there. I don't get paid for any of my content either, so it's not a plug; it's a casual invitation to learn more about how we think, and where our "hidden ENFP side" comes out to play. : ) Still.... there's no way I would have guessed you were ENFP from this video. I just your Intuition must have detected that this style of communication is what ISTJs prefer, so congrats on perfecting that skill!
I actually did watch your ISTJ info-dumping episode four and very much so enjoyed it. It's funny because I feel similarly when ignored by people, I really appreciate just being told that it will be a while. I was talking to an ENFP friend and she was saying the exact same thing last night as well. It's interesting how similar our types are, yet so different! I'm glad you enjoyed the laidback-ness of the video, I was trying to be calm and clear in my explanation! I enjoy ISTJs a lot and wanted to do you all justice!
Well, thank you for both the view and the thought process behind your video, in that case! Yes, having the same function stack sometimes has a lot of "Me too!" moments that are pretty rare with any other type, which I very much appreciate. : )
Terrific video, Michelle Wilson. You will find many of our ISTJ's (and ISFJ's) in the military and in the church. I had a wonderful career in the military amongst our guardians and they have my utmost respect...when they deploy their weapons for the good of mankind.
p.s. your channel is not pointless. Your channel is one of my favorite channels because you are wise. It is not easy to find someone who is smart, kind and wise.
Aww, thank you very much for this! I am kind of ashamed of telling anyone that I'm an ISTJ because of all of the misconceptions and stereotypes people have about it. I don't want to be perceived as a cold, rigid, insensitive, boring robot. Especially since I don't think I am that. But when people hear I'm an ISTJ (and they know at least something about the MBTI types), they automatically assume I'm exactly that. So hearing someone else reassure me, accept me and compliment me is such a welcomed change. Thank you again! Also seeing people in the comment section appreciate ISTJs is so heart-warming!
I took a MBTI course and it gave me so much pride in being ISTJ. We ARE cool, I agree! One of the things I’ve learned about myself in the last few years, whether this is an ISTJ trait or not, is that I’m funny at times. Because of my tendency to sit back and observe, I catch things and process info fairly quickly. Slowly learning to share my observations with people and let them in on the joke in my head. 🙃
I appreciate this video. I am an ISTJ, and I'm not perfectly organized. If you saw my house, you would agree. However, in the areas that matter to me (mainly my job and hobbies), I DO have a routine and I DO try to be as efficient as possible.
WE'RE ORGANIZED OR WE DO WORK AND STUFF IN THE MOST EASY AND EFFICIENT WAY..BECAUSE WE DON'T LIKE TIME CONSUMPTION..WE LOVE OUR FREE TIME TO SPEND IT WITH OUR LOVED ONES OR TO DO THE THINGS WE LIKE..IN EVERYTHING WE VISUALIZE HOW TO DO IT EASY AND FAST..BECAUSE BEING HONEST WHO DOESN'T LOVE YOUR TIME FREE OF CHORES AND WORK?..AND INVEST THAT TIME IN THINGS YOU WANT TO DO
Istj female here. My house would be much more organized but my husband isn't bothered by mess so his office is always a mess. 😅 The toddlers destroy the rest of the house. However my closets and pantry etc are pretty organized. Ask my husband. I can talk his ear off when I'm thinking about something. Also work smarter not harder is one of my main mottos. I LOVE history and tradition so I fall into the typical female role. When my husband doesn't follow completely into the male role in something I get annoyed. I still love him though and I'll be loyal to the end. ❤️😊 I want to do routines and it frustrates me because with my kids growing and wanting to "help" those routines never stay in place. Still I love them and I have to accept this is a season in life. I'm from a large family and people say ISTJs learn from past experiences and that is so true. I watched my older siblings make mistakes and I have mental notes not to do those same things its crazy. One thing I have trouble with being an ISTJ is making friends. It doesn't help that I move often because my husband is in the military. Anyway I have trouble with emotions and I'll be blunt with other girls when I need to be more feeling type. I have trouble expressing emotions. I can be watching a movie with other girls who will be crying over something and I understand the emotion but I wouldn't cry over it. The few times I've cried in my adult life was because of shifting hormones. I didn't even cry when my children were born. I was happy but I can't express it well.
I relate with the INFJ traits (avoids conflict, pleases the group, social chameleon, wants to help others, yearns for praise, unsure of the personality on the inside (who I am), tears during movies and songs when feelings are presented...I feel them...or I know what they are feeling*that one is a little hard to explain*:and yet I score ISTJ every time I take the M&B personality tests. I routinely look up the correct way to use a word if I’m unsure. I.e. just last year I couldn’t live my life any longer without knowing the correct way to use the words than and then. Now I’m a better person for knowing. jk: At the end, what I’m really trying to say is; Will you marry me? 💍💎
I suffered a hard time accepting myself as an ISTJ, cause I thought it isn't as awesome as other personalities like INTJ, INFJ,...thanks for your sharing
I enjoy hanging out with friends after a long week. I keep to myself in my office all day. On the weekends I love to visit family and do activities, or go out with friends, drink some alcohol and shut off the introverted side.
I've been mistyped as an isfp. After this video, I'm pretty sure I'm an istj. I've never seen myself as an organized person, but I'm definitely organized. My room is a mess, but I hate to see people leaving things out of place and invading my personal space. I have a strong sense of responsibility, live in the present, and use as little energy as possible because I don't like wasting energy on unnecessary things. I'm a procrastinator but I'm only a procrastinator because I know when it will be more appropriate to start putting the task into practice. I am deeply in touch with my emotions, but I like to keep them to myself, talking about them is very tiring because I know people may not understand me and judge me. I have strong values and it's hard to change them, I'm kinda loyal to them (??), more than other people. Seeing people wasting energy on things that aren't really necessary is tiring. Thank you sooo much for this video, it's the best one I've seen so far!:) +1 subscriber sorry for my bad english, it's not my first language
I have always tested as an INFP, but I've been professionally typed as ISTJ lol- which is funny because NT and ST were types I never even considered. I always felt I was much too... ??? not stupid per se, but not logically enough to be a "T" type. Then, throw in that "J" and I thought that was even more impossible than "T" :D . I am a very messy and unorganized sort of person. I'd love to find more content about ISTJ's. Even better- content which doesn't portray the type as being super organized and either scientifically or mechanically inclined. Perhaps I'm hoping for too much with my E9 mucking up the works lol. Great video. Thank you.
Oh thats very interesting. Well cognitively INFPs and ISTJs are very similar. My friends and i do a podcast which is linked on my home page, we did an hour + episode on ISTJs. My friend Emily has a younger sister who is an ISTJ and talks about her. I think personally that ISTJs are more emotional than people can see on the outside.
I’ve always been so curious about them! We have the same functions but my inferior ones are their superior. I have always felt so different than them and I guess our differences made me so curious, and the fact I have a friend who is ISTJ and sometimes we don’t get along very well (she’s very organized, serious, intelligent, etc.) and I improvise, can be childish, unorganized, procrastinate etc. so she does give me a lot of constructive criticism. And sometimes I don’t understand her ways - like how I’d live like that with my short attention span LOL, 🤣I can’t stand routines. But this helped me learn a lot about them! So cool!
Nice video I love it. It is true. I have kids so half the time I think what's the point to organizing my shelves the kids are going to mess it up anyway.
I’m one of those ISTJ people that isn’t completely structured and organized. I CAN be when the situation calls for it, and I always feel better when things are in order, but it all depends on where each instance falls on my scale of importance lol.
Michelle Wilson Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes said it best. “The secret is to break problems into small, manageable chunks. If you deal with those, you’re done before you know it.” He then presents Hobbes with his situation of having to read a whole chapter of history. “It looks impossible. So I break the problem down.” Hobbes asks if he focuses on the first section. Calvin replies, “I ask myself ‘Do I even care?’”And tosses the book over his shoulder.
The past thing is spot on. Just last night, we ate out and while we were at the resto, I told my wife... "You know what, there's something about tonight, I remember when I was a kid, it felt like a night like this"... I always look to the past for answers like, "have I experienced this before? lemme see"... And I noticed that, why if I do something new I always say "huh, this an't in my database, damn!".. I'm the type that's probably clueless at first but when I'm taught about something, it's mine.
The difficulty with keeping routine is part of what makes me certain I'm not an ISTJ, and getting trapped in bad memories like minor PTSD goes with having Si 8th. Definitely have Fe-blindspot though, and Fi-child, same as ISTJs, though I'm not always sure whether I use Te or Ti more, though I think I value Te more. No, your channel isn't pointless, not in the least, it's interesting to hear your take on things. More about MBTI than other topics for me though. Keep up the good work. Cool that you have 198 subscribers so far, I like the number 1.98 in particular (as well as 111 and 722, for as silly as that sounds.) Soon you'll have thousands of subscribers though, just don't give up.
The interesting thing about Ni and Si is that they are very similar. They are functions that work really similarly. One question I would have to ask you-- do you think more about how things are connected to a bigger picture and or on a personal level? Also, with the things you have told me about that would cause PTSD for anyone. I'm feeling so grateful for how many subscribers I have, I've gained almost 100 in the last month and it's so crazy. Thank you for your support! and yes, 1.98 is a nice number. I'm a big fan of 22:22 or 333 or repeat numbers like that as well. I also just like the number 27
@@PsychologyandChillwMichi while I have been rather introspective at times, I think I consider the bigger picture fairly often. Like with the novel I'm writing, I'm trying to convey a dystopian future in which everyone on Earth is chipped, like currently companies are pressing for in a few places and claiming it's the inevitable future. I don't know if I might be famous ever, (sadly probably not really,) and help dissuade that or extend the timeline at least if that is possible, though maybe a better writer might steal my work and popularize the same concepts. I see so many things messed up, especially with how freedom of speech is subverted by the far left for now, but it will cause backlash enough that for a few yearsthe pendulum will swing the other way and conservatives will be doing the same wrongful censorship the far left is doing, and it will be ironic hearing those currently opposed to free speech and saying "businesses can do whatever they want" completely reversing their stance once it doesn't benefit them. I think eventually space finally will be colonized, starting with space elevators allowing way more mass to cheaply be brought into orbit, then skyhooks will be built, then automated construction of two orbital rings, first one at LEO, and then a geosynchronous one not requiring an orbital velocity wire hazard (which is how the orbital ring in my novel is destroyed, by shutting off the maglev system in one section, basically, and when the wire at 22,000mph contacts the sheath it would shatter fairly dramatically to say the least, since the platform itself would be artficially geosychronous and the impact would first strike with a few kilotons of energy at point of first contact, then act like a chain saw along the rest of the ring before it collapses.) I tend to consider some conspiracy theories as plausible, but others as bunk planted deliberately to discredit those which legitimately speculate. I see the state as an oligarchy and voting as meaningless since all the options are just a selection of turds handed to the people by the rich to pick from. I've never really cared for authority figures and I tend to respect autodidacts who love learning more than just people that get fancy toilet paper from overpriced indoctrination centers. I used to really want to go to college, but two years into college I felt it was a scam and it seems to be true. The loan debt scheme is just yet another extortion racket used to make wage slaves of everyone, and the homework is too easy so long as you just agree with your teachers in words. It's a farce to me it seems, and at $2,000 per class I can buy the same textbooks used and study the same material for $20 from a used book store, even though it makes me feel like washing my hands a bit to handle books others have. So does that sound like I'm more Si minded or Ni minded? 333 is cool too, 111×3.
OK so 1: I'm also writing a dystopian scifi where everyone is chipped!! (however, it's only in part of the world, not the whole world). and the main character does something about it. (don't want to tell too much) but I also have a technology where it uses a quantum computer that can plug into your brain and basically increase your brain's capabilities exponentially. I think you have the potential to become famous with that kind of idea!! Push for it, because I would be really interested in that! I love dystopian scifi. I think we need more of it these days so we can start really thinking about the future and shaping instead of letting it take ahold of us. We all see different ways it would go and it's important to delve into that as writers. Your second paragraph seems mostly Fi. That idea of the elevators is SOOOO interesting!! omgggg I'm like... tell me more... tell me everything!!!! I can also really relate to the school situation... I feel very similar. I'm not gonna lie, you seem very Ni. Because I don't think an Si dom would spend so much time thinking about that kind of thing. They would be more individually focused. (from my experience with them).
@@PsychologyandChillwMichi that is impressive you're writing about a similar world. I also had neural implant idea, in my story, which were an option for those wanting more than just a basic microchip in the hands, which otherwise is required for any official transactions (leading to a vast underground economy). The neural implant might look something similar to Seven of Nine's eyepiece, and provide augmented reality for the user as well as ever more spying for the state (including punishing thoughtcrimes, since it would gather the actual thoughts and memories of each user, as well as act like yet another security camera for the Earth "Republic"). Space elevators or skyladders are actually an idea that's been around for a while, the main issue is construction. You probably know this I'd think, but it would basically use centifugal force to counteract gravity, and you'd have a station at the end. Minimal distance is the point where gravity is just balanced out, though with strong enough materials for the wires and the right design, the station could be far enough out to have full earth gravity. Orbital rings themselves would have tethers, much like a space elevator but only going a couple hundred miles rather than thousands, and could connect many cities throughout the world via trains. You should see Isaac Arthur's videos on this, they're on youtube. Here's one on space elevators: czcams.com/video/dc8_AuzeYKE/video.html And one on orbital rings: czcams.com/video/LMbI6sk-62E/video.html I think quite a few of the tether stations will be in the ocean, using modified oil platforms with cities built around them and underneath them. Hyperloops built underneath the ocean floor will connect many of them, though they will be obvious targets for sabotage. I sometimes have considered I might be ISTJ, statistically I know it is most probable, but I hope I'm INTJ really. I know that's a stupid thing to say really, and it wouldn't make me any smarter really (my IQ via neurologists at least is between 114 to 129, so I'm not Mensa material regardless, just Asperger's even though that supposedly isn't a thing anymore.) It's nice to hear that I might be more Ni than Si.
Interesting.... the city where the first book takes place is completely integrated into the augmented reality. Like buildings, food, hair, clothes, it's all augmented except for the people. Even the makeup is augmented. But the people with the "mobi" or mobile computer plug are able to go into their minds and create their own virtual realities, relive memories with full complete sensational reality (including thoughts). They also punish thought crimes and such, but people with mobis can protect themselves against it. So similar.... I love it because I feel like when people have similar ideas, there is some kind of validity to the idea. Like its much more realistic or likely to happen. I will be watching these videos today!! I'm interested in it, but I see problems with it just on concept. I would think that having machines that are powered on something other than gasoline would be more effective. Like ships that could hover and counteract gravity and then self-propel through space. I'm just like... with the rotation of the earth.... if something goes wrong up above all those materials.... But I will watch it, maybe I don't fully understand the concept yet. I think ISTJs and INTJs are equally smart, it's just a matter of the things you prefer to spend your time thinking about honestly. Are you thinking about connections and patterns or are you thinking about the past experiences. As a "memory" dominant (that's my personal term for it... basically people who mull things over all the time in their heads), you will be inherently good at both Ni and Si, but its like.. which types of memories/thoughts do you focus your mental energy on? You should be proud to be either type :D
Married to an ISTJ for 28 years (I'm ESFP) ... and from my experience (28 years) I'd say some of the things you label as "misconceptions" are hard core completely spot on for my gal. She'd rather lose a limb in a fiery auto accident and then while still bleeding and smoldering from flames, watch paint dry on the ceiling of the emergency room, while getting a root canal than show, talk about or be anywhere near things related to emotions. Boring? Maybe, maybe not (compared to an ESFP)? Conversation? Yeah, NO ... idle chit chat or just talking with humans in general appears to be like nails on a chalkboard for her. Anyway, aeronautical engineer ... does crazy math but can't cost compare ketchup at grocery store. She's an accomplish multi-engine pilot but was born without "backup genes" (cannot backup anything with wheels, nor parallel park). LOVE HER VERY MUCH but she's certainly a different little kitten. I have been studying her, MBTI and the Autism Spectrum since 2013 when I just became convinced that she may be from another planet or a cyborg from the future sent back here to make my jaw drop dozens of times a day.
Wow, I was typed as ISTJ and initially was in denial because the descriptions where so cringy and misunderstood. You do a good job of addressing the misconceptions and why it is the case!! Thanks! Here is the typing video if anyone is interested, lol: czcams.com/video/FN_oc5qEZQA/video.html
Interesting video. I'm supposed to be an ISTJ and I'm really bad at making friends at school (forever alone) because I'm too quiet. People probably think I'm boring or cold or whatever - I'd rather not know. If people weren't afraid to approach me, they would see I'm actually kind and peaceful person. One thing that makes me wonder is how can this be the most common personality type?
I don’t think that you should stick to these facts, I’m an INFJ and there are so many posts about how we are the “rarest” type. But there are many people (on internet at least) that are INFJs too while the statistics state that there are only 1.5% in the world. Haven’t meet another INFJ irl though. I also have an ISTJ friend, and I don’t think I’ve meet anyone like her!
I have qualms with the personality percentages represented. I think that it has to be inaccurate. I think that the types are much more balanced than we think and that there are so many people with the same type who act very differently, that it's probably really hard to know the true percentages. (only a theory however). I have several ISTJ friends and I think it might just be that on the outside looking in, you can come off as a bit closed-off, but don't worry, some of us know how soft and kind you ISTJs really are :)
Hi Michelle.... It would be nice to see if you can gather a few ISTJs and interview them ... that’s of course if you can find a few that will absolutely agree.
Love this video!!! I am ISTJ and feel extremely misunderstood. Do you get comments that ISTJs can be rude or blunt? I am in a situation right now that is not favorable for me and I think it is due to my personality and clashing with others.
I do. Some people have really negative ideas of ISTJs and that makes me sad. You guys can be as great as every type just as every type could be awful for their own reasons. What kind of clash is happening?
My sister is an ISTJ and she can be pretty blunt at times....she doesn't seem to see that she can hurt the feelings of others by her bluntness or derogatory humour. But her feelings get hurt severely if I even mention how she hurts others in this way...it's confusing. I love her a lot, I just have a very hard time understanding this aspect of her.
@@ninaninapumpkineaterz1267 i know exactly how your sister feels, i have been in such a Situation where i was accused of beeing too blunt and direct, which has hurt someone and I didn't want to hurt anyone, i didn't even realize what i said was hurtful. So i was hurt so much as they said i hurt someone and i was so so sorry and i felt very bad. We don't hurt people on purpose with our directness and bluntness. We just don't get how people feel about words.
As an ISTJ, I got blamed a few times for being a "silver-tongue" or being a bad omen coz most of the bad things I say happens. A week, a day, or a few moments later after I said it. A lot of those events I get blamed for are really just based on experiences, patters, and coincidences. But now, I mostly just smile if someone says they'll do something which is obviously heading towards disastrous outcome. No matter how many times I say it's patters and cause and effect analysis, people would rather stick to supernatural. Oh well! I'll shut up before they start a bonfire and decide to call me a witch instead. LOL
Tysm, I am an Brazilian istj and to be honest I have a really hard time trying to understand routines- it makes me feel kinda wrong but I actually don't know, is it ok to not liking or needing a routine as an ISTJ?
Hey Michelle, have you seen the movie Alien Invasion: S.U.M1? I was wondering if you'd think the main character is an ISTJ, which he seems very much like at first, though he seems to focus on Ni a fair bit toward the end -- probably Ni-8th, being used in pessimistic extreme as it is, while ignoring Si things then. I don't really think he could be an INTJ, though he seems a slight bit more like one at the end, but I was just wondering what you think.
There is actually one in the comments, the Cathotic Nintendo Nerd, he has a few videos but he also does Nintendo stuff too. There was another but he now identifies as a different type but his content might still interest you, TheEndlessKurtis
"You know what you want, and why you want it". OK, this is perhaps why I am not an ISTJ 😅 I'm wavering between that (which people tend to see at work) and ISFJ (which closer friends see).
ISTJs and ISFJs have fairly balanced thinking and feeling -- it's more what kind of thinking and feeling you have. Did the videos help you decide at all?
Sorry to hear that, sounds like quite a bit of disagreement would happen. I dont get along terribly well with ISFJs usually, which is the relative same relationship.
Wow, this is spot on. Especially what you said about the misconceptions. Usually in group conversations I'm quiet, but that's because I really have nothing to say about the subject being discussed. Talk about something I have interest in, and it will be very hard to make me shut up.
That goes for me too.
Truee
Yep
Same!
I’m not an ISTJ but I’m a huge fan of them! To me, ISTJs and ISFJs are hands down, absolutely, the MOST underrated of all types. They’re super sensible and great to talk to but keep cool in conversations, they’re so hard working and dedicated, and little known fact, they are hilarious!!! They have such great wit in with humor. Two of my closest friends were an ISFJ and an ISTJ. Both have very special places in my heart. It’s so good to see that finally someone appreciates them and not looks at them like the boring robots of the sixteen types. If your reading this and your an ISxJ, thank you for existing! Love the video! From an INFP.
INFJ here: my boss is an ISTJ, and i adore him (like my coworkers). He‘s hard-working, reliable and supportive. Very loyal (when we fuck up, he takes responsibility as our leader).
I‘ve heard that he got degraded, he was in a very high position, but was very unliked. He got downgraded to our small department, and here he must have learned from his mistakes.
I am an ISTJ & reading this was soo encouraging!!! I agree we are actually hilarious 😏😏😏little do many people know and reading what you wrote sounds exactly like my life ... people jump to conclusions until they get to know us then it's a whole different story after that 🤣🤣🤣👌🏻✨
Thank you. Appreciate it ya!
My INTJ friend tells me I'm the only ISTP that is not boring 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you
I am ISTJ, I love to find the easiest and most stress free way of doing things.
And most efficient.
Yes same
True!! Even though it kinda cross-ish the line 🤣🤣🤣 that's just for me shhh
Your friend who does the work without spending a lot of effort is "working smarter not harder", as an ISTJ I utilize this every day. People see us as "mindless robots" because of our routine patterns and our cold rigid appearance but if you take the time to get understand us you find out that we are usually very warm and friendly people who have a vast knowledge to share. We are just very analytical and observing people that's all.
Exactly work smarter not harder is the ISTJ motto i think lol
It’s been my motto my entire life. Is how I solve every problem in my life lol
Completely true... And the ISTJ I know is a really nice person to be friends with, just because he's so relaxed and so accepting of people. They don't need high Fe to be really hospitable or to be a good friend.
Exactly!
I’m an ISTJ and this is a perfect breakdown of our personality type
Thank you for your kind words about us ISTJs. :))
wow, you have a beautiful voice
I've watched a bunch of videos about ISTJs recently and I really appreciate your work. The things you said are spot on (except I wasn't a cool guy in my school but that doesn't really matter), and you made me smile. All these things were so nice to hear, especially considering the fact that today I read a lot of really hurtful comments towards us ISTJs. We are neither boring nor uninteresting. We are just really bad at expressing our feelings, have a difficult mindset, straightforward and quite stubborn.
It hurts me the way that ISTJs can be marked as such, i find you all to be fascinating and fun people! I hope the community learns to be more open and accepting of all types. Im glad you related to so many of the things i said about ISTJs in this video!
I agree! I’m an ENFP and I would not change a thing about the love of my life who is an ISTJ! He has helped me become a better person and both of us are learning we are the same in many ways ❤❤
Great video!!!!
INFP here and my brother ISTJ is adorable!! He’s civil, respectful, light hearted plus has a (Southpark-like) dry satirical wit about him 😃🥳😝
His Ne outlet is quality psychological films. Like, he recommended Black Swan to me and I could not believe when he told me he thought Requiem For A Dream was a masterpiece. Total INFP films but he’s got that really interesting side aside from his computer engineering success and wife and kids wholesome family success 💗💗💗
Sounds like a great brother!
I'm so so so happy that your channel exsists. Sensors are so misrepresented and shunned in the mbti community and I feel that they deserve more recognition than what they get. I feel if sensors weren't so invisible we wouldn't get so much mistyping. Hopefully with more videos like these sensors will feel better in being what they are as everyone should be. Ok I'll stop talking now
I would really like people to be proud of their type- no matter what it is, so we can really learn about and understand personality to the best possible level
@@PsychologyandChillwMichiI Agree to the infinitieth power. Especially since learning about how the brain works might be the closest thing to mind reading lol.
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Michelle, you are awesome...I have never heard anyone nail ISTJs on the head. Awesome. And thanks for the compliments. Ive never heard a summary so close.
Im glad I was able to describe you 😃 i really like ISTJs and have generally great experiences with them!
@@PsychologyandChillwMichi Actually, people really get divided into two catagories with ISTJs. They love you or Really, Really hate you. Somehow we tread on dreams, fragment ideals, and explode self conceptions built on ego. That makes us vulnerable to attack from politicians and idealists. Both of which we hate. Likewise they hate us, as there smoke cloud doesnt wash. so we are in fact a dying breed!!!
Thank you. You spoke my life. I'm not organized but I know where to find stuff in my mess. I've gotten misconceptions since childhood but learned not to care. People close to me call me the Professor or historian lol. People also tell me to create a channel about different topic's I've broken down to them but it's hard to find the feeling to start.
Just 1 ISTJ example; In high school I quit sports team's early when I noticed toxic patterns with coaches, player's, etc that always lead to a losing season, locker room drama, etc. I felt like all of those repetitive laps in practice wasn't worth it. They wanted me to play the year after and after but I know it would be the same nonsense. People came up with all kinds of rumors of why I quit but I didn't feel the need to explain. The only people who know my reasoning are my best friend's, 1 is an ENFP also.
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@@Anotherchance423Yes ENFP
Thank you for your recognition of the ISTJ type. You're one of the few people who really seem to understand the type. Yes, my type. I can at times be quite gregarious and people often mistake me for an extrovert. Yes, I've been misunderstood all of my life, but I got over that a long time ago. Still, I'm surprised at how otherwise intelligent enough people still be make the same mistakes over and over again. But you know all this. You have wisdom. Thank you for your candor.
Most extroverts have a hard time understanding us.
Extroverts aren't the only people who have issues understanding ISTJs.
I think as a general rule, NFs who don't know well MBTI concepts, often fail to comprehend ISTJs.
In my case, I'm an INFJ. I understand the MBTI concepts, but am on the video right this very moment because I want to know more about the ISTJ from their own perspective.
~peace! :-D
I am an ISTJ, and I think your channel is not pointless, as I sought it out :)
I am an ISTJ and aww i needed to hear this for many people around me imply they don't like my personality type but don't get to know me properly! This was really spot on how did you know! Yes i am very well organised, I take responsibility for my actions and learn from my past experiences or patterns from history and the lessons it has taught us. People also believe I never say anything but best friends know I am LOUD and fun we are actually goofy that would be our secret and I love the ENFP's your type is very warm!!! Thank you for this video it was very lovely and yes are AWESOME!!! I believe I am mostly underestimated by people for they don't see the intelligence I carry and what I can offer the world!! 😏🥰✨🤍
Yes I’m with you. Extroverted intuition I saw clear signs of betrayal and brushed it off because who could be that weirdly conniving? The intuition turned out to be true!
Thanks! I needed to hear this. As an ISTJ sometimes I feel so boring compared to other people that I start to become self-conscious. I love creating and sticking to routines. Past experiences are very much archived away and used for future use. I'm pretty quiet when there's meaningless banter back and forth (ie. the weather, their kids, tuna being on sale for 79 cents/can at the grocery store... yawn!). When there's something very specific and that interests me I can bowl others over if I'm not careful.
Lol, I love this comment. I find myself doing exactly this all the time. Yawn yawn yawn.
Great description of ISTJ! Thanks you as its nice to hear the positive side to us.
My room is incredibly messy and disorganized. But it's the only place that is disorganized. It's a sanctuary from my usual organization.
my room is also messy and disorganized... but that's because it's the only room i'm allowed to be hahahhaha
As an ISTJ i always thought I was the cool kid, and had ideal perfectionist points of view about life and fundamentals.
And in a lot of ways, i think istjs often do, for what its worth, i think you guys are cool 😃
Im an ISTJ!
You r so buetiful.
I can sense you immediately. You are honest,direct,the way you se thru does nice light weight glasses that make your eyes pop out the beuty in them are awesome.
The sound,rhythm and tempo of your voice makes me feel peace inside.
It is beutiful and feels good listening,hearing,seeing and basically sensing you.
Thats why i sense beuty in me thru you.
Thanks
Holy crap, you're analysis is awesome! I just love your vid. , everything about it is very well put together -even the subtle things that probably go unnoticed by most people👌
Thank you so much for the ISTJ love! I am a 58-year old ISTJ female and you described how we are so well. And I'm so glad you said what your type is at the end because that explains why I was feeling the love for you, too! I love ENFPs...we need each other!
We do need each other, i love the dependability of an ISTJ, and i am glad i did your type justice 💜
Absolutely fantastic! Great talk..
Thank you for those kind words, I'm an istj. My daughter's an infj and you remind me her. I've always wanted to meet an enfp, your type seems awesome.
Thank you for you video, you put a big smile on this ISTJ face!!
I appreciate your kind and accurate information that you provide in your video. I took a personality test today and have been trying to find information on my results, ISTJ, and I have found mostly negative information, THANK YOU!
I admire your confidence. You gained my attention and made me listen to you; that’s hard to do. Well articulated too.👍🏾
As an INTJ, I admire you guys for being so organized and dependable. I am such a mess, and I can never seem to shut my head off. It's always coming up with weird concepts and ideas. Mix a bit of depression there and boy, you are in it for a long dark ride. So be glad of who you guys are and stay awesome! :)
Thanks! That's sweet and I like how you explained some think. It did help me to understand better. I'm an ISTJ.
I'm an ISTJ and I really enjoyed this talk. You know your stuff and did a good job explaining me to myself Michelle. :-) Thank you.
P.S. Subbed and got you up to a nice even and tidy 800.
I appreciate that!
Loved the way how you very nicely and calmly explained the topic ❤️ 😁.
Awesome video!
It would be awesome to talk and would definitely be conversation at it's best to engage with someone like yourself.
Awesome video!!
I'm a ISTJ over here and I appreciate your video! I spent over 1 hour with all the questions to get to that result, and I would recommend anyone who take these tests to take your time!
You just described me better than I could describe myself tbh.
Finally somebody who is not negative about istj and actually has friends that are ISTJ. I appreciate this video very much! Thank you
Thank you for doing a video on ISTJ. My husband is ISTJ, and there’s not as many on ISTJ.
What's your type?
Just saw this video. its insane how accurate your statements are, as I am an ISTJ myself. its weird though because I've taken the MBTI thing from various different sites, i popped up as INTJ a couple times, but every other time ISTJ so I'm going with that. Just glad you appreciate us, we are definitely out there :-)
I am ISTJ. I thought i was boring before.but recently i discovered i am not boring at all to some people if i feel comfortable around them.rather they said i am relly funny.
Thank you sooo much for the kind words. My self esteem boosted so much coz of u. I was feeling quite low about being an istj but not anymore :)
i'm sorry you were feeling low about being an ISTJ -- that's an awesome type to be and you should definitely be proud!
i was looking in youtube to see something about Istj's, and this video was like a hug to me, thx for make in it :D
Sincerely: an istj
As an ISTJ-A "Turtle" I'd always hope a woman would notice me, find a stick & poke my shell.
This is unexpected: a calm, collected, organized and compartmentalized ENFP (at least in your CZcams video)?! Very, very impressive, as you've not only impressed this ISTJ, but described him perfectly! Like, literally perfectly.
I actually do have a mini-series on my channel called "ISTJ Info Dumping," so I just squashed that rumor right there. I don't get paid for any of my content either, so it's not a plug; it's a casual invitation to learn more about how we think, and where our "hidden ENFP side" comes out to play. : )
Still.... there's no way I would have guessed you were ENFP from this video. I just your Intuition must have detected that this style of communication is what ISTJs prefer, so congrats on perfecting that skill!
I actually did watch your ISTJ info-dumping episode four and very much so enjoyed it. It's funny because I feel similarly when ignored by people, I really appreciate just being told that it will be a while. I was talking to an ENFP friend and she was saying the exact same thing last night as well. It's interesting how similar our types are, yet so different!
I'm glad you enjoyed the laidback-ness of the video, I was trying to be calm and clear in my explanation! I enjoy ISTJs a lot and wanted to do you all justice!
Well, thank you for both the view and the thought process behind your video, in that case! Yes, having the same function stack sometimes has a lot of "Me too!" moments that are pretty rare with any other type, which I very much appreciate. : )
Great content and lovely presentation.
Thank you for this.. 😍
ISTJ. I love your voice.
Terrific video, Michelle Wilson. You will find many of our ISTJ's (and ISFJ's) in the military and in the church.
I had a wonderful career in the military amongst our guardians and they have my utmost respect...when they deploy their weapons for the good of mankind.
p.s. your channel is not pointless. Your channel is one of my favorite channels because you are wise. It is not easy to find someone who is smart, kind and wise.
😭 you are too kind!!
I love ISTJs very much, they have so much respect from me -- there is so much to learn from them!
ok but why is she talking like an asmr video
thanks for compliments,you understood us very good
You are very welcome, ISTJs are great 💜
Aww, thank you very much for this!
I am kind of ashamed of telling anyone that I'm an ISTJ because of all of the misconceptions and stereotypes people have about it. I don't want to be perceived as a cold, rigid, insensitive, boring robot. Especially since I don't think I am that. But when people hear I'm an ISTJ (and they know at least something about the MBTI types), they automatically assume I'm exactly that.
So hearing someone else reassure me, accept me and compliment me is such a welcomed change. Thank you again!
Also seeing people in the comment section appreciate ISTJs is so heart-warming!
Wow you’ve just explained what I thought! The misconceptions are really annoying but I’m pretty sure we’re not boring and we could be really nice too
From the first minute of this video I realized that I probably know you Type )))) Thank you for nice video .I'm istj.
I took a MBTI course and it gave me so much pride in being ISTJ. We ARE cool, I agree! One of the things I’ve learned about myself in the last few years, whether this is an ISTJ trait or not, is that I’m funny at times. Because of my tendency to sit back and observe, I catch things and process info fairly quickly. Slowly learning to share my observations with people and let them in on the joke in my head. 🙃
I appreciate this video. I am an ISTJ, and I'm not perfectly organized. If you saw my house, you would agree. However, in the areas that matter to me (mainly my job and hobbies), I DO have a routine and I DO try to be as efficient as possible.
WE'RE ORGANIZED OR WE DO WORK AND STUFF IN THE MOST EASY AND EFFICIENT WAY..BECAUSE WE DON'T LIKE TIME CONSUMPTION..WE LOVE OUR FREE TIME TO SPEND IT WITH OUR LOVED ONES OR TO DO THE THINGS WE LIKE..IN EVERYTHING WE VISUALIZE HOW TO DO IT EASY AND FAST..BECAUSE BEING HONEST WHO DOESN'T LOVE YOUR TIME FREE OF CHORES AND WORK?..AND INVEST THAT TIME IN THINGS YOU WANT TO DO
Istj female here. My house would be much more organized but my husband isn't bothered by mess so his office is always a mess. 😅
The toddlers destroy the rest of the house. However my closets and pantry etc are pretty organized.
Ask my husband. I can talk his ear off when I'm thinking about something. Also work smarter not harder is one of my main mottos.
I LOVE history and tradition so I fall into the typical female role. When my husband doesn't follow completely into the male role in something I get annoyed. I still love him though and I'll be loyal to the end. ❤️😊
I want to do routines and it frustrates me because with my kids growing and wanting to "help" those routines never stay in place. Still I love them and I have to accept this is a season in life.
I'm from a large family and people say ISTJs learn from past experiences and that is so true. I watched my older siblings make mistakes and I have mental notes not to do those same things its crazy.
One thing I have trouble with being an ISTJ is making friends. It doesn't help that I move often because my husband is in the military. Anyway I have trouble with emotions and I'll be blunt with other girls when I need to be more feeling type. I have trouble expressing emotions. I can be watching a movie with other girls who will be crying over something and I understand the emotion but I wouldn't cry over it.
The few times I've cried in my adult life was because of shifting hormones. I didn't even cry when my children were born. I was happy but I can't express it well.
Thanks for words
Thanks for that, you might be one of the very few that think we are cool.
I relate with the INFJ traits (avoids conflict, pleases the group, social chameleon, wants to help others, yearns for praise, unsure of the personality on the inside (who I am), tears during movies and songs when feelings are presented...I feel them...or I know what they are feeling*that one is a little hard to explain*:and yet I score ISTJ every time I take the M&B personality tests. I routinely look up the correct way to use a word if I’m unsure. I.e. just last year I couldn’t live my life any longer without knowing the correct way to use the words than and then. Now I’m a better person for knowing. jk: At the end, what I’m really trying to say is;
Will you marry me? 💍💎
That true; preach sista.
Oh my goodness! Thank you. I'm 57 years old, and I've been put down for my personality type.
I suffered a hard time accepting myself as an ISTJ, cause I thought it isn't as awesome as other personalities like INTJ, INFJ,...thanks for your sharing
i'm sorry that you had to feel less-than just because of your type, I hope you realize now how much value and awesomeness ISTJs bring to the table!!
First woman who understands me.
As a ISTJ myself, I like to say boring but practical
Love this video it's spot on!
Boring on work things so you can have more time to do fun stuff.
I enjoy hanging out with friends after a long week. I keep to myself in my office all day. On the weekends I love to visit family and do activities, or go out with friends, drink some alcohol and shut off the introverted side.
I've been mistyped as an isfp. After this video, I'm pretty sure I'm an istj. I've never seen myself as an organized person, but I'm definitely organized. My room is a mess, but I hate to see people leaving things out of place and invading my personal space. I have a strong sense of responsibility, live in the present, and use as little energy as possible because I don't like wasting energy on unnecessary things. I'm a procrastinator but I'm only a procrastinator because I know when it will be more appropriate to start putting the task into practice. I am deeply in touch with my emotions, but I like to keep them to myself, talking about them is very tiring because I know people may not understand me and judge me. I have strong values and it's hard to change them, I'm kinda loyal to them (??), more than other people. Seeing people wasting energy on things that aren't really necessary is tiring. Thank you sooo much for this video, it's the best one I've seen so far!:)
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I have always tested as an INFP, but I've been professionally typed as ISTJ lol- which is funny because NT and ST were types I never even considered. I always felt I was much too... ??? not stupid per se, but not logically enough to be a "T" type. Then, throw in that "J" and I thought that was even more impossible than "T" :D . I am a very messy and unorganized sort of person.
I'd love to find more content about ISTJ's. Even better- content which doesn't portray the type as being super organized and either scientifically or mechanically inclined. Perhaps I'm hoping for too much with my E9 mucking up the works lol.
Great video. Thank you.
Oh thats very interesting. Well cognitively INFPs and ISTJs are very similar. My friends and i do a podcast which is linked on my home page, we did an hour + episode on ISTJs. My friend Emily has a younger sister who is an ISTJ and talks about her. I think personally that ISTJs are more emotional than people can see on the outside.
Same here, I also am not good at routine. I also do the one-day routine :)
Thank you.
I’ve always been so curious about them! We have the same functions but my inferior ones are their superior. I have always felt so different than them and I guess our differences made me so curious, and the fact I have a friend who is ISTJ and sometimes we don’t get along very well (she’s very organized, serious, intelligent, etc.) and I improvise, can be childish, unorganized, procrastinate etc. so she does give me a lot of constructive criticism. And sometimes I don’t understand her ways - like how I’d live like that with my short attention span LOL, 🤣I can’t stand routines. But this helped me learn a lot about them! So cool!
whats your type?
INFP!
eeee hello fellow nfp!! i really like ISTJs, but some times they can be hard to understand their ways
@@PsychologyandChillwMichi helloooo I totally agree! They have lots of great qualities, but for me, we're so different haha. so you're enfp?
yes I am :D
Lady... There Is A Very Adorable Cat Behind You...😸😸.
Nice video I love it. It is true. I have kids so half the time I think what's the point to organizing my shelves the kids are going to mess it up anyway.
Yeah that sounds frustrating. Kids are so cute but so... disorganized lol
You have beautiful eyes.
PERIOD!!! ❤
Periodt
I’m one of those ISTJ people that isn’t completely structured and organized. I CAN be when the situation calls for it, and I always feel better when things are in order, but it all depends on where each instance falls on my scale of importance lol.
Ive noticed this with other ISTJs too- if you dont care about it/it is not important enough, it doesnt have to be organized.
Michelle Wilson Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes said it best. “The secret is to break problems into small, manageable chunks. If you deal with those, you’re done before you know it.” He then presents Hobbes with his situation of having to read a whole chapter of history. “It looks impossible. So I break the problem down.” Hobbes asks if he focuses on the first section. Calvin replies, “I ask myself ‘Do I even care?’”And tosses the book over his shoulder.
The way that I just realized these traits with me HAHAHA once an ISTJ feel comfortable with someone HAHA get ready to talk a lot HAHA
I may be istj but I refuse, I have to be different, not average.
The past thing is spot on. Just last night, we ate out and while we were at the resto, I told my wife... "You know what, there's something about tonight, I remember when I was a kid, it felt like a night like this"... I always look to the past for answers like, "have I experienced this before? lemme see"... And I noticed that, why if I do something new I always say "huh, this an't in my database, damn!".. I'm the type that's probably clueless at first but when I'm taught about something, it's mine.
So true.😗😗
I really like ISTJ's :D
me too 💜
The difficulty with keeping routine is part of what makes me certain I'm not an ISTJ, and getting trapped in bad memories like minor PTSD goes with having Si 8th. Definitely have Fe-blindspot though, and Fi-child, same as ISTJs, though I'm not always sure whether I use Te or Ti more, though I think I value Te more.
No, your channel isn't pointless, not in the least, it's interesting to hear your take on things. More about MBTI than other topics for me though. Keep up the good work. Cool that you have 198 subscribers so far, I like the number 1.98 in particular (as well as 111 and 722, for as silly as that sounds.) Soon you'll have thousands of subscribers though, just don't give up.
The interesting thing about Ni and Si is that they are very similar. They are functions that work really similarly. One question I would have to ask you-- do you think more about how things are connected to a bigger picture and or on a personal level?
Also, with the things you have told me about that would cause PTSD for anyone.
I'm feeling so grateful for how many subscribers I have, I've gained almost 100 in the last month and it's so crazy. Thank you for your support! and yes, 1.98 is a nice number. I'm a big fan of 22:22 or 333 or repeat numbers like that as well. I also just like the number 27
@@PsychologyandChillwMichi while I have been rather introspective at times, I think I consider the bigger picture fairly often. Like with the novel I'm writing, I'm trying to convey a dystopian future in which everyone on Earth is chipped, like currently companies are pressing for in a few places and claiming it's the inevitable future. I don't know if I might be famous ever, (sadly probably not really,) and help dissuade that or extend the timeline at least if that is possible, though maybe a better writer might steal my work and popularize the same concepts.
I see so many things messed up, especially with how freedom of speech is subverted by the far left for now, but it will cause backlash enough that for a few yearsthe pendulum will swing the other way and conservatives will be doing the same wrongful censorship the far left is doing, and it will be ironic hearing those currently opposed to free speech and saying "businesses can do whatever they want" completely reversing their stance once it doesn't benefit them.
I think eventually space finally will be colonized, starting with space elevators allowing way more mass to cheaply be brought into orbit, then skyhooks will be built, then automated construction of two orbital rings, first one at LEO, and then a geosynchronous one not requiring an orbital velocity wire hazard (which is how the orbital ring in my novel is destroyed, by shutting off the maglev system in one section, basically, and when the wire at 22,000mph contacts the sheath it would shatter fairly dramatically to say the least, since the platform itself would be artficially geosychronous and the impact would first strike with a few kilotons of energy at point of first contact, then act like a chain saw along the rest of the ring before it collapses.)
I tend to consider some conspiracy theories as plausible, but others as bunk planted deliberately to discredit those which legitimately speculate. I see the state as an oligarchy and voting as meaningless since all the options are just a selection of turds handed to the people by the rich to pick from.
I've never really cared for authority figures and I tend to respect autodidacts who love learning more than just people that get fancy toilet paper from overpriced indoctrination centers. I used to really want to go to college, but two years into college I felt it was a scam and it seems to be true. The loan debt scheme is just yet another extortion racket used to make wage slaves of everyone, and the homework is too easy so long as you just agree with your teachers in words. It's a farce to me it seems, and at $2,000 per class I can buy the same textbooks used and study the same material for $20 from a used book store, even though it makes me feel like washing my hands a bit to handle books others have.
So does that sound like I'm more Si minded or Ni minded?
333 is cool too, 111×3.
OK so 1: I'm also writing a dystopian scifi where everyone is chipped!! (however, it's only in part of the world, not the whole world). and the main character does something about it. (don't want to tell too much) but I also have a technology where it uses a quantum computer that can plug into your brain and basically increase your brain's capabilities exponentially.
I think you have the potential to become famous with that kind of idea!! Push for it, because I would be really interested in that! I love dystopian scifi. I think we need more of it these days so we can start really thinking about the future and shaping instead of letting it take ahold of us. We all see different ways it would go and it's important to delve into that as writers.
Your second paragraph seems mostly Fi.
That idea of the elevators is SOOOO interesting!! omgggg I'm like... tell me more... tell me everything!!!!
I can also really relate to the school situation... I feel very similar.
I'm not gonna lie, you seem very Ni. Because I don't think an Si dom would spend so much time thinking about that kind of thing. They would be more individually focused. (from my experience with them).
@@PsychologyandChillwMichi that is impressive you're writing about a similar world. I also had neural implant idea, in my story, which were an option for those wanting more than just a basic microchip in the hands, which otherwise is required for any official transactions (leading to a vast underground economy). The neural implant might look something similar to Seven of Nine's eyepiece, and provide augmented reality for the user as well as ever more spying for the state (including punishing thoughtcrimes, since it would gather the actual thoughts and memories of each user, as well as act like yet another security camera for the Earth "Republic").
Space elevators or skyladders are actually an idea that's been around for a while, the main issue is construction. You probably know this I'd think, but it would basically use centifugal force to counteract gravity, and you'd have a station at the end. Minimal distance is the point where gravity is just balanced out, though with strong enough materials for the wires and the right design, the station could be far enough out to have full earth gravity. Orbital rings themselves would have tethers, much like a space elevator but only going a couple hundred miles rather than thousands, and could connect many cities throughout the world via trains. You should see Isaac Arthur's videos on this, they're on youtube. Here's one on space elevators: czcams.com/video/dc8_AuzeYKE/video.html And one on orbital rings: czcams.com/video/LMbI6sk-62E/video.html
I think quite a few of the tether stations will be in the ocean, using modified oil platforms with cities built around them and underneath them. Hyperloops built underneath the ocean floor will connect many of them, though they will be obvious targets for sabotage.
I sometimes have considered I might be ISTJ, statistically I know it is most probable, but I hope I'm INTJ really. I know that's a stupid thing to say really, and it wouldn't make me any smarter really (my IQ via neurologists at least is between 114 to 129, so I'm not Mensa material regardless, just Asperger's even though that supposedly isn't a thing anymore.) It's nice to hear that I might be more Ni than Si.
Interesting.... the city where the first book takes place is completely integrated into the augmented reality. Like buildings, food, hair, clothes, it's all augmented except for the people. Even the makeup is augmented. But the people with the "mobi" or mobile computer plug are able to go into their minds and create their own virtual realities, relive memories with full complete sensational reality (including thoughts). They also punish thought crimes and such, but people with mobis can protect themselves against it. So similar.... I love it because I feel like when people have similar ideas, there is some kind of validity to the idea. Like its much more realistic or likely to happen.
I will be watching these videos today!! I'm interested in it, but I see problems with it just on concept. I would think that having machines that are powered on something other than gasoline would be more effective. Like ships that could hover and counteract gravity and then self-propel through space. I'm just like... with the rotation of the earth.... if something goes wrong up above all those materials.... But I will watch it, maybe I don't fully understand the concept yet.
I think ISTJs and INTJs are equally smart, it's just a matter of the things you prefer to spend your time thinking about honestly. Are you thinking about connections and patterns or are you thinking about the past experiences. As a "memory" dominant (that's my personal term for it... basically people who mull things over all the time in their heads), you will be inherently good at both Ni and Si, but its like.. which types of memories/thoughts do you focus your mental energy on?
You should be proud to be either type :D
Married to an ISTJ for 28 years (I'm ESFP) ... and from my experience (28 years) I'd say some of the things you label as "misconceptions" are hard core completely spot on for my gal. She'd rather lose a limb in a fiery auto accident and then while still bleeding and smoldering from flames, watch paint dry on the ceiling of the emergency room, while getting a root canal than show, talk about or be anywhere near things related to emotions. Boring? Maybe, maybe not (compared to an ESFP)? Conversation? Yeah, NO ... idle chit chat or just talking with humans in general appears to be like nails on a chalkboard for her. Anyway, aeronautical engineer ... does crazy math but can't cost compare ketchup at grocery store. She's an accomplish multi-engine pilot but was born without "backup genes" (cannot backup anything with wheels, nor parallel park). LOVE HER VERY MUCH but she's certainly a different little kitten. I have been studying her, MBTI and the Autism Spectrum since 2013 when I just became convinced that she may be from another planet or a cyborg from the future sent back here to make my jaw drop dozens of times a day.
Wow, I was typed as ISTJ and initially was in denial because the descriptions where so cringy and misunderstood. You do a good job of addressing the misconceptions and why it is the case!! Thanks!
Here is the typing video if anyone is interested, lol:
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Interesting video. I'm supposed to be an ISTJ and I'm really bad at making friends at school (forever alone) because I'm too quiet. People probably think I'm boring or cold or whatever - I'd rather not know. If people weren't afraid to approach me, they would see I'm actually kind and peaceful person. One thing that makes me wonder is how can this be the most common personality type?
I don’t think that you should stick to these facts, I’m an INFJ and there are so many posts about how we are the “rarest” type. But there are many people (on internet at least) that are INFJs too while the statistics state that there are only 1.5% in the world. Haven’t meet another INFJ irl though. I also have an ISTJ friend, and I don’t think I’ve meet anyone like her!
I have qualms with the personality percentages represented. I think that it has to be inaccurate. I think that the types are much more balanced than we think and that there are so many people with the same type who act very differently, that it's probably really hard to know the true percentages. (only a theory however).
I have several ISTJ friends and I think it might just be that on the outside looking in, you can come off as a bit closed-off, but don't worry, some of us know how soft and kind you ISTJs really are :)
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Hi Michelle.... It would be nice to see if you can gather a few ISTJs and interview them ... that’s of course if you can find a few that will absolutely agree.
I agree, if you know any, who know much about mbti or not, let me knowwwww
My ISTJ friend thinks she's boring lol. I had to correct her and inform her that she is in fact not boring
Love this video!!! I am ISTJ and feel extremely misunderstood. Do you get comments that ISTJs can be rude or blunt? I am in a situation right now that is not favorable for me and I think it is due to my personality and clashing with others.
I do. Some people have really negative ideas of ISTJs and that makes me sad. You guys can be as great as every type just as every type could be awful for their own reasons.
What kind of clash is happening?
My sister is an ISTJ and she can be pretty blunt at times....she doesn't seem to see that she can hurt the feelings of others by her bluntness or derogatory humour. But her feelings get hurt severely if I even mention how she hurts others in this way...it's confusing. I love her a lot, I just have a very hard time understanding this aspect of her.
@@ninaninapumpkineaterz1267 i know exactly how your sister feels, i have been in such a Situation where i was accused of beeing too blunt and direct, which has hurt someone and I didn't want to hurt anyone, i didn't even realize what i said was hurtful. So i was hurt so much as they said i hurt someone and i was so so sorry and i felt very bad. We don't hurt people on purpose with our directness and bluntness. We just don't get how people feel about words.
ISTJ Water Rooster Life path 3 in the house!
As an ISTJ, I got blamed a few times for being a "silver-tongue" or being a bad omen coz most of the bad things I say happens. A week, a day, or a few moments later after I said it. A lot of those events I get blamed for are really just based on experiences, patters, and coincidences. But now, I mostly just smile if someone says they'll do something which is obviously heading towards disastrous outcome. No matter how many times I say it's patters and cause and effect analysis, people would rather stick to supernatural. Oh well! I'll shut up before they start a bonfire and decide to call me a witch instead. LOL
Tysm, I am an Brazilian istj and to be honest I have a really hard time trying to understand routines- it makes me feel kinda wrong but I actually don't know, is it ok to not liking or needing a routine as an ISTJ?
Hey Michelle, have you seen the movie Alien Invasion: S.U.M1? I was wondering if you'd think the main character is an ISTJ, which he seems very much like at first, though he seems to focus on Ni a fair bit toward the end -- probably Ni-8th, being used in pessimistic extreme as it is, while ignoring Si things then. I don't really think he could be an INTJ, though he seems a slight bit more like one at the end, but I was just wondering what you think.
I have not! I will need to check it out - i quickly googled it and it is def my cup of tea!
And i will let you know when i watched and give you my opinion!
@@PsychologyandChillwMichi thanks Michelle!
hey! thank you for the video!
do you know any ISTJ channels that talk about their personality?
There is actually one in the comments, the Cathotic Nintendo Nerd, he has a few videos but he also does Nintendo stuff too. There was another but he now identifies as a different type but his content might still interest you, TheEndlessKurtis
"You know what you want, and why you want it". OK, this is perhaps why I am not an ISTJ 😅 I'm wavering between that (which people tend to see at work) and ISFJ (which closer friends see).
ISTJs and ISFJs have fairly balanced thinking and feeling -- it's more what kind of thinking and feeling you have. Did the videos help you decide at all?
Ma'am can you please make a video why istj are so lonly , as an ISTJ I need to Know how to make friends , Thanks that will be great
INTJ here, ISTJs are super underrated.
Well my dad is an istj and i am an entp, we cant get alone much :(
Sorry to hear that, sounds like quite a bit of disagreement would happen. I dont get along terribly well with ISFJs usually, which is the relative same relationship.