Life is so much simpler as an ISTP lol. At least from my perspective as an ISTP watching most non-ISTPs being bothered by things that don't really matter.
I’m also an ISTP and i’m obsessed with this documentary called Minimalism “a documentary about the important things”. It truly adds another layer of clarity to how i see targeted ads, objects in general, and compulsive spending. Did you know the average home has over 300,000 things? The documentary’s all about focusing on what really matters and such, honestly I can only think of ISTP’s to enjoy this because we’re so anti-bullshit
Everyone in the comments: 'ISTP's are so mysterious and interesting, I'd love to meet one All my classmates: 'He never talks, but he always notices everything happening around him, he's so weird'
ISTPs in real life mostly are weird to normal people. I am an ISTP too and people get an impression that I am weird for fixing a doorknob that wasn't working
People often thinks that we don't care and we are very introvert but no, we are very observant. But of course, there are times that we just don't really care about our sorroundings. Lol.
Hi Binyamin. Well of course its true that not all characteristics would feature as strongly in each type. Im enneagram 5 and i suspect its would be quite prevalent for 5s, but not true for all ISTPs
Emotions have no place 99% of the time in anything. Men that live their lives looking through an emotional filter are defective, IMO. Women live their lives looking through an emotional filter, and are interesting and fun. Go figure.
As an ISTP, I can say that my personality repels certain types of personalities due to my “silent skeptic” traits. Bullshitters and narcissists avoid me like the plague and have told others in the group that “she doesn’t like me” when in fact I’ve never said anything to them.
Jebusbach223 - I feel like as an ISTP woman, that my personality draws people in, but repels “normal guy” love-interests away too quickly. I think I’m too transparent, they’re not willing to get deep and intense, and I want to know everything about them. As for narcissists, I’m a freaking magnet. But I’ve learned through experience and in studying about them what to look for, and because of them, I grew tremendously.
Pookie Loko I can relate to my personality drawing people in but I’m pretty socially selective and I keep people at a distance until I’ve screened them and figured out if I want them in my bubble. Nathan said it best in one of his videos; People are either in the “embrace” or “avoid” category.
Every time this man says something I always have to think whether or not this applies to me... and yeah, he pretty much called me out it’s sorta freaky. I’m glad he says that we’re intuitive but also skeptical. I’m tired of NTs underestimating us.
Sometimes I get sick of being that guy that is controversial, that says the unpopular thing. It would be so much easier to go with the flow, be a people pleaser. But then I'd be compromising my integrity, not being true to myself, and that will never do.
Personally, I like people who are skeptics in social situations, especially because you can’t know the intentions of others on paper without proper analysis. I think being skeptical is actually one of the potentially most non-judgmental things a person could do, because they’re not assuming anyone is a saint who would never lie or distort the truth at all.
As an ISTP, I agree, I am always skeptical, always suspicious, and am indeed a human BS detector. I will say what everyone else is thinking, and worry about the consequences after. I'm deeply analytical, constantly developing and reevaluating the philosophical and existential, but with the purpose of practical application, not only for the sake of it.
😅 My true nerd form reveals itself when my INTJ friend comes around, meanwhile my ESTP friend looks at me in mid change and says who the 🤬 is this guy... 🤣 Us ISTP's play around with our Se/Ni most comfortably I guess.
I know what you mean, I once read that people are most confused about female ISTPs because its basically a combination of stereotypical men's attributes in a woman's body and society doesn't know what to do with that, it rubs them the wrong way.
@@hunbun9052 After passing through The honeymoon phase with my BF (now Husband) he told me that he kind of expected my personality to be an act but once enough time had passed he realized this is who I am. He’s referred to me as Dude in a woman’s body. 😂
@@hunbun9052 Yeah, I've always been self aware that I became anxious, like people have expectations for women, and for all of the things I do I do it my way that I see as unusual when I take perspective, it's hard, in simple terms it's hard to act like me without being mistaken as tomboy, seriously, it's uncomfortable.
@@elmondo-s1e Oh I know I have emotions. I'm not a robot. I've made it a habit to stop pray, journal and sort out why I'm having certain emotions. But when someone tries to sway me by using my emotions, no matter what, it seems manipulative especially if I don't have any facts to back up what they're saying. Plus my friends, AKA the people that know me well enough to know better, know that appealing to my emotions is a dead end if they need something from me LOL
as an ISTP, i feel like it's really easy to understand other people's perspectives and not their emotions. it's easy to put myself in someone else's shoes and mindset, although it's difficult for me to understand their emotions and my emotions because i make decisions with my mind and not my heart and get frustrated when others don't do the same.
I felt a little confused because I couldn't see the difference between understanding the perspective of others and understanding emotions. I thought it was the same, but it's not. And of course, I understand the perspective that the other person may have, I love hearing from people who are willing to share their perspective, not their emotions.
I've been watching the Rookie. There's a cop in there that you just reminded me of. There was a train of thought I won't go into, but the gist of it is that he is a tough guy who gets appealed to and usually has a mild smirk as he rebuffs all such efforts. But, occasionaly, he gets a resigned sort of grimace smirk that shows he has accepted that he's about to be nice, kind or merciful even though he doesn't HAVE to be. I think ISTPs do think with the heart. Their heart just happens to be better connected to their logical center than some people got.
@@hq1082 yes, and what's more infuriating people telling you to look for ulterior motives in what other people say. I'm not ready to dig in people's sentences
@@hq1082 I don't mind metaphors, but I don't look for agenda in what people say. And some people tell me why don't you see what they're trying to get to.
@@RazanIsMe oh yeah being completely oblivious to what the person was saying is something that used to happen to me a lot. I got better at looking at a persons body language to figure out what was going on though.
Being an ISTP is weird. I have many memories in my childhood when I was correct about a matter, but no one believed me. I realized it originated in my lack of leadership. So I've pretty much went my own way ever since.
Yeah. I have always been a person that could uphold someone's leadership. So much so that I had a friend who acted as a leader of a group and I gave him all my plans, ideas, strategies. He wasn't dumb but he was a more of a thinking after the fact what he should have thought or did. I can sell other people's artwork, too. Can't sell mine or get people to listen to me without a front man. If there really was a rich guy who wrote all Shakespeare's plays and then hired him to present them, then that rich man was an ISTP cutting some b.s. out of his way.
I LOVE this quote, this should be put on a mug or a T-shirt! Feel free to check out our discord btw, I've already seen a few ISTPs on there, feel free to message me on there if you do - it's hard to have conversations here in the comments since they get lost in the sea of comments ~ Nathan
The ISTP is one of my favorite types to learn about and be around, I always enjoy seeing and hearing about how they’ve been developing their skills (whatever they may be) typically in private and then seeing the results. - INFJ
I’m an INFJ too & adore my ISTP friend. There is something about them that makes me feel totally safe to be myself. Totally no agenda, no BS, no being sycophantic.
Jane Silver That‘s true. A friend could tell me almost anything and I wouldn‘t go batshit crazy about it. I would analyze it and think about how to proceed next. We just like to be real and help people out if we can, but many people see us as these cold, rational thinkers without emotion. ~ISTP
@@Chris3015 We do care and we are really observant. We just don't make our decision based on any emotion. We want our decision to be fair and realistic.
Istps sound so cool! They sound like the one rational person in a class I desperately try to find but seem impossible to find because everyone are too excited or too loud in general. I would love to be friends with an istp.
I appreciate the kind comments towards us ISTP's. Nice to know we aren't forgotten. We still fix your stuff when you're not looking, but its nice to know some of you care.
@@stevedavenport1202 I think he may be referring to this: ISTP's kindness is not seen by many, I think. That is because their kindness is shown through actions and not words. They show kindness through words too, but they are not very diplomatic and people mostly prefer staying on the surface: "They are so mean!" and not go any deeper: "They were trying to tell this and they were doing it because they love me.". The ISTP then may be taking a backlash because their kindness was not seen. And it's so painful when your compassion is not seen and you get a bad response. Of course ISTP should be more polite, but acts of service and constructive criticism is underrated. Well, that was just a guess, tell me if I'm far from truth
@@stevedavenport1202 they have really conflicting tertiary auxiliary and main functions. They always feel like they have to judge everything and everyone, and really need lots of time to process things. Also, they are primarily very grounded physical people(Se).
We are very disconnected from the human NF world. Imagine going through life feeling like you are completely “on your own”. This is not true, of course, but that’s the mindset. “Me vs the world”. Now imagine knowing that you can’t talk about the your Ti revelations to “joe-six-pack”, and can’t express emotions for fear of rejection. It very much feels like we are between a rock and a hard place most of the time. We learn to live with it though, just like everyone else. Cheers.
@@fedup1606 I think each type is misunderstood in some ways. Most folks who are not type aware, tend to judge others through the myopic and distorted lense of their own personality. I am, yet another INFJ, but I thoroughly enjoy the HD 4K high resolution version of Ti that ISTPs have and their uncanny ability to calculate odds. The smart ones have an under rated intellect and have a genius for problem solving, especially concrete problems. One weskness I have winessed in most ISTPs is communication. I attribute this to Ni with Fe. Since I am aware of their type stack, I dont hold it agaist them.
There are some who are silent and stubborn because they're empty inside, and there are some who are silent and stubborn because they've got something to hide. The ISTP is neither of these. They've just already figured everything out and they're done already 🤯
Idk if it's considered "skepticism", but sometimes when people come to me with a plan of some sorts, I usually poke the shit out of it, and they end up thinking that I'm just a negative person. I'm like, no, I'm just sealing the holes in your plan so you don't get screwed over in the end and then come crying to me about it later.
Spot on, as always 👏👏 ISTPs are really interesting. The one I know very well is also one of the most ethical people i know. What you see is what you get, with him. I think people instantly respect him because it's so clear that he's an honest straight talker. He also has a really cool, quiet style of charisma.
I appreciate you putting us in the spotlight, some say I am stone cold. But in reality I just show no emotions about anything. I’m to straight forward sometimes and when I see my response hurt them.. in my head I say “ quit being so sensitive “.
@@lovewho I know right? As an ISTP, I always say, "Does that hurt your feelings? Then stop living in your feelings! Feelings are temporary, they change"! 🙄🤔😂😁
I don't always pick people of the type being discussed in the video for quotes but rather the quotes themselves that capture the essence of the point being expressed. I have indeed seen Steve Jobs typed as many different types but I'm not too sure which one he is ~ Nathan
I’m a graphic design student (and ISTP). Within the field I definitely rely on problem solving, creativity comes after. When it comes to creativity, though, it’s usually process of coming up with how the execution relates to the idea. Basically, I BS my way through, and it works.
Whenever I play Skyrim, I always get the impression that the Dragonborn (the character you play as) is an ISTP. Strong, silent, just get on with things, jack of all skills, etc.
i met an istp-t. as far as i can tell we're hitting it off. i find his approach to life refreshing, since many peep walk around with legos haphazardly glued to their feet. im an enfp and i tend to be really futuristic and metaphyaical. we talk about all sorta possibilites and he brings me back to earth. he definately doesnt beat around the bush but hes never mean. acually he makes me feel like a lady. we exchange drawings, poems, ideas for inventions and on n on. hes a very balanced person. Ive been a around a few other itsp. ISTPs from my experience you are wonderful. thank you
If mbti was an rpg, istp would be by far the best class to pick. High intelligence, unmatched physical prowess, adaptability and high survivability skills, not reliant on others and completely indipendent. Where other types seem to have weaknesses, the only weak point of an istp would be the fact that they prefer to stay alone and don't really care about others, so it'd be easier to rise a team to hunt them down and outnumber them. However, without another istp in said team, the whole plan would probably fail anyway
When I'm around people, I'm not quiet. When I'm alone, I think like an ISTP. Oftentimes when I see people go around and learn so many skills at once, I would go wonder, "how many of these skills are they going to master?" The biggest regret for ISTP is to be a jack of all trades but a master of none. We strive for mastery, only in one particular thing.
This is absolutely brilliant insight. I'm writing a character who I've recently realised fits ISTP incredibly comfortably, and this explains several aspects of his personality that I'd kinda danced around, as an INTP, but didn't know how to REALLY nail down (yay professional bush dancer, opener of many doors and closer of none!). I find so many of your videos incredibly useful for this purpose; after I've really started to nail a character down, I try and see how they line up against mbti for the simple reason that a consistent character is a believable character, and your vids really get into the delicious nooks and crannies of how to build that consistency. Which is, of course, a huge part of mbti :)
"Opener of many doors, closer of none" - this quote is brilliant and made me laugh. On our discord there are lots of channels including a writing channel as well as channels on each type, you might find it useful to join and have a look around. Feel free to message me on there if you do! ~ Nathan
Can you do a video about every types shadow, that would be interesting. I heard that the shadow type of an ISTP is ESTJ and the irony being as an ISTP the ESTJ is one of the types I hate the most
I second this recommendation. In times of constant stress I think I get more emotional and stay in a higher "feeling state" which is completely exhausting and feels so much better once I break away from that nonsense.
Yes, ISTP's and ESTJ's are supposedly a compatible pair, yet ESTJ's seem to strike a special chord for me.... sorry to say that they're the last type i'd marry LOL
Guess there is a pattern there. My INTP brain has butted heads with ENTJs in my life more often than it has for ESFJs. Might have something to do with the 3rd function. It's really important for me to do things accurately and make things polished, due to being conscious of my less-than-perfect, yet very incluential Si. So I hate it when the Si-polar ENTJs I've met, decide to sacrifice that polish for the sake of broader efficiency, like it's not even a concern to begin with. Is there a similar dynamic in your conflict with ESTJs maybe ?
Afaik we don't really have expressions bc our default emotions are neutral. Usually there's nothing happening (that I really care about anyway) so naturally my face will be blank.
One thing that I think some people don’t see (idk if it’s just me or the itsp talking) is that it can be really tiring to understand everything. It’s not easy to say why, but sometimes I wish I was just blissfully ignorant, and didn’t have to notice everything. My friends got creeped out once because I told them I could recognize any of their articles of clothing that they frequently wore to school. It’s just something I do subconsciously. Is it just me?
If you've ever watched True Detective with Matthew McConaughey, he's (Rust Cole) probably the dopest ISTP "sensor/intuitive hybrid" example of all time.
Yes I have watched that show and I thought it was amazing, I think I agree with that typing as well. Also highlight how philosophical ISTPs can be ~ Nathan
ISTP here--love it when I get the notifs for ISTP vids! And yeah, I'm a skeptical bullcrap-detector whose habit of speaking my mind has gotten me in trouble multiple times 🙄😅😂
@@Luke-Matz ... emojis have nothing to do with it and I communicate well over the internet. What, you think I'm really an ExFx that wants to be "angsty" (for lack of a better term) and thus identifies as an ISTP?
Every time this man says something I always have to think whether or not this applies to me... and yeah, he pretty much called me out it’s sorta freaky. I’m glad he says that we’re intuitive but also skeptical. I’m tired of NTs underestimating us along with sensors and feelers in general.
Interesting video! Did a 20-30 minute personality type test a few days ago and am astonished how accurate everything it said sounds. I’m constantly playing the devil’s advocate in discussions (also politics). 20% understand and love it, 30% are wondering what the hell is going on in my head and 50% hate me for doing it. You make a lot of enemies and a few really good friends that way. :’D
Um hello ISTPs I know you all don't care for emotional stuff but I just wanna say I think you're awesome? I have an ISTP friend and I love seeing him at work. Whether it's building legos, motorcycling, dancing or just anything he loves (mostly physical). I'm an ISFP with Fi dom but I appreciate your truthfulness and your surety ^^
Been trying to figure out which personality type I am. I've gotten INFP-T and ISFP. This time it gave me ISTP when I went to a different website and so far I relate more to this type than the others. The spontaneity and how I can be quite skeptical of anyone first before getting to know them hits home, among other things. Ive been known to be INCREDIBLY private and quiet. In school I was quiet, observant, and looking for something to interest me enough to get involved but I never did. Finally now after many years in I'm starting to narrow it down more with the help of my brain seeming to develop more fully than it was. I have many talents (mainly stuff like the guitar, video games and I really enjoy giving massages or putting my hands to good use for others especially, even if that sounds strange). On top of that I know chaos a little too well, which gives me insight into what peoples intentions are and how to keep myself from being pulled into something I regard as boring, bullshit or just stupid (like drama). I can be quite arrogant outwardly, definitely seen as weird, but most of the time I'm told that people feel comfortable around me. Like they can spill all secrets to me and I usually try to listen, though if it's of stuff that doesn't hold enough for me to give advice (like relationship stuff) I usually just don't have a lot to say. But if there's something I've personally experienced then I'll use it as reference in my mind to come up with some kind of advice for them, which usually turns out quite good I think.. (I have to get to know something deeper before making judgement calls or being able to know what to do most of the time, but usually I find myself in situations I've already been in before, which helps me make a decision faster now). I enjoy reading people or allowing them to present all that they may or may not be, so that I know how to approach them or the situation. I try to understand exactly what they mean and where they're coming from, and most of the time I take it as though I'm dumb and need it to be explained further, without realizing that it's just them having a difficult time opening up. I also definitely have the ability to spot a liar from even the internet, let alone in person. I tend to think most people either find me too difficult to read, or intimidating due to my cold first approach which may warm up depending on where the conversation takes us.
as a female ISTP ...i blv i can see a few steps ahead of people...or like...i can mainly have a vision or a good prediction of what will happen next, so i am hard to surprise in a way...any others find that though?
I have an ISTP brother, just love him. He just brings more depth and insight in my vague abstract ideas as an INTJ. I think he is like my treasure, he is someone I'm very grateful for.
i appreciate these videos a lot, at least people just tend to understand how we are actually but at the same times, i cant help but hate these videos because they reveal us
When I'm chatting with people, and I'm skeptical about a claim or belief, I learned to simply don't say it if it doesn't benefit either of us. For example, I know someone who is very religious, and he talked about things their religion says that he believes are absolute truth while I believe are simply stories made up by ancient people or greatly exaggerated since they were written. I don't say I don't believe they are real because that person feels too strongly about the topic and I don't want to deal with that, I simply continue the conversation and don't ever turn it into what I personally think about it.
Thank you. I’m ‘of a certain age’ and still think and act in this manner. It doesn’t make one popular but that’s never been even remotely on the agenda. It’s a pity that more people don’t value truth, honestly, and realistic assessment when it comes to thinking about the present when comes to life and society. Tragically we’ve read, witnessed, and are still experiencing that humanity repeatedly inflicts Edward Gibbon’s famous sentences as regards it’s crimes characteristics.
New subscriber here! As an ISTP female you have described me very well. On my channel my videos are a perfect example of what you have just described. Good job!
Okay so I've been trying to understand myself for some time now. I took the test and got istp and i think i can also relate to this type the most, like 90%. Bt some of the istp traits, i think, do not match with me. Like, I'm not a blunt person. I try to understand people and try to talk in a way that won't sound rude. Like if anyone asks me "do i look good in this dress?", I'll answer something like "yea it's okay bt you looked better in the other one." Although I'm not good at understanding other's intentions, i try my best not to hurt them. I see ISTPs are mostly portrayed as people who do not feel obligated to follow rules bt for me, i try to find out the reasoning behind the rules, why it is necessary and why i should follow them. But the rest of the narratives match really well with me like the logical thinking, going with the flow or problem solving.... So... Am i an istp or what?
@@eduardcastro2796 no that’s just a stereotype, as an istp I might not plan out every tiny detail like what time we’ll go get lunch and what time we’ll wake up but if I’m excited about wherever we’re going I’d plan out the places we will go and things to see.
ISTP here, I'd like to say as an ISTP I hate bullshitters. People who play mindgames or try to by pulling lies out their ass piss me off a lot, anyone using these mindgames and lies to get inside my mind are what make me the skeptic in a lot of situations. I dropped/neglected the skill of small talk, communication and interacting for the sake of my privacy and sanity. Manipulation can be a fear of most of ours
ENFJ here. ISTP’s fascinate me & i want to be friends with every single one of them. you guys are so cool & im sure i annoy you but i just like you a lot
I've never known which type he is but I can definitely see that. The quotes in the video are supposed to highlight the point as opposed to the person saying it being the type being discussed in the video ~ Nathan
I’m so excited for another ISTP video, Thank you Nathan! All good stuff in here. One thing though, I am also enneagram 4, and so I’ve had a lot of the same kinds of struggles that they talk about in INFX and empath groups. A huge weakness of mine has been in dating, I’ll know a guy is probably no good for me, but the charm and love bombing appealed to my Fe, it’s a huge dopamine rush, and many times I have ignored the wisdom of my mind in order to jump into that pool of bliss, and Iater I realize it was actually a snake pit and I get to tell myself I told me so. I think I’ve done that enough times that I’m now done doing that. Being single allows me to be more in flow. I really like being single, but the biggest downside is I don’t have anybody to share experiences with, so if I go on a trip by myself, I have fun but then feel lonely at night, sigh. Do other ISTPs have similar struggles? Or is that enneagram related? (It’s incredibly difficult to find material on ISTP type 4s). I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. You’re my favorite INTP ❤️
I can relate to feeling alone at night after having a great and fun day. Broke up with my ex in February and don‘t really want her back, but sharing my experiences with her and knowing that someone was there if needed was great. I think we was as ISTPs can bottle up our emotions really good, but the lonely, silent times trigger our emotions to come out, because there is nothing to analyse but ourselves. You are not alone in this :) ~A fellow ISTP
Well what you've described definitely isn't exclusive to a particular type in my view. I have an unconventional view when it comes to the dating situation you described since people who are 'no good' for you in certain areas (excluding obvious things like abuse of all kinds) can still be enjoyed for who they are as long as your expectations are reasonable. ~ Nathan
Luce M Actually, the path towards health for 4s is similar to that of ISTPs. One Example: the way out of a Ti-Ni loop is to get out of my head and into my body and do something, like jiu jitsu. Same for a 4, to get out of my head and ‘show up to the world,’ practice meeting people where they are in the shallow end of the pool, because most people are afraid to swim deep. I think before you start giving advice based off your beliefs, maybe you could try studying the topics in-depth, just a thought. Thanks anyway though.
ISTP here. as an ISTP, i would say it is true that we do go indepth rather than broad base. Because once we dig, we set up systems to allow us to understand things ever more. Only when we cant find the bridge, thats when we go broad base. We are pretty straightforward and live really simply. We always find ways to attain things at easier or cheaper cost because it is easy for us to search and dig for information. The thing is, because we love systems and operations so much, alot of people tend to think we are not flexible or creative. FALSE. we can be creative and flexible as well. Just that we know the world runs in logical sense if not, during creative times, we can be really creative.. usually based on our mental calculations it is 98% right. and whereas for the 2 %, its either partial right or the person or situations does not happen in logical sense or in an irrational manner. We do not complicate things. In summary, you can call us a 3D mindmap(thats how we think as well) As we think at least 3 to 4 things at once, we are pretty quiet as our brains are in constant thinking mode. For ISTPs, we know we have to keep our mind active. even if we are lazy or do not want to move, we will play videos or audio books for us to learn.
As an istp, anybody who tried to bullshit me in school instantly got exposed, and that thing about being the «last one to accept the hype» really describes me perfectly
My dad is an Istp and I'm an Entp. There is a certain clarity he has which is amazing. I will always remember his advice for me lol "Sometimes just doing things is easier than thinking about doing the thing" really helps me when I'm overthinking, I can go fuck it I'll see what happens later. He is also very intellectual, I thought he was an N before he took the test.
When you say it like this I don't feel you meant exactly playing like some types of people , if you allow me , I would call them snakes or scorpions, but i think being an istp myself , you meant it's like a challenge or a fun game , your competing with your analytical skills to see who wins ?
I'm an entp with very high se. Like some entps I too switch to intp sometimes. But instead, I become an istp. My si is to low for an intp but ni is high enough for istp. So yeah, that fits
As an ISTP I'm just not bothered by how anyone sees me, especially by the intuitives. I don't need their approval. Anyway, I haven't seen anyone mention the use of music to elicit response/emotion. I see that as a weak way to sell a product or idea- it pretty much loses any credibility at that point. I'm female but have never felt at a disadvantage in a male dominated world. Maybe cos I haven't got a little girl voice or huge tits that make men feel like they want to dominate/protect. ( ie lose their minds). I did have a hugely manipulative ENFJ in my life for awhile, but he learned not to under estimate someone who doesn't and has never played those games. I learned a very painful lesson, as did he. I see most men as weak for allowing their genitals and ego to make their decisions.
While I feel the whole personality stuff is barnum effect to an extreme, I can see what some people think. I will say that there's no way in hell I'm abstract and stick strictly to logic and facts but I see people looking at philosophical stuff in the same category, this leads me to believe that the system needs a 5th character for A and R characters, (abstract and rational) to sort between ideologies
As an istp I wont sugar coat the things that I say. My love is honest and if it sounds mean then it wasnt my intention(unless you got me mad lmao). Miscommunication really annoys me, it causes so many unnecessary problems.
Life is so much simpler as an ISTP lol. At least from my perspective as an ISTP watching most non-ISTPs being bothered by things that don't really matter.
ying I think many ISTPs go through a very tough, dark time, but once we figure out how to climb out of that and find peace, then life is simple.
Luce M why would people worry about food? You can go for three weeks without it.
Eat to live. Eat a tasty meal to be happy. It is so simple
@@CuddleClaw. Yes, as an ISTP I can relate to that. As I learn more about myself the dark periods get less frequent and last shorter, thankfully.
I’m also an ISTP and i’m obsessed with this documentary called Minimalism “a documentary about the important things”. It truly adds another layer of clarity to how i see targeted ads, objects in general, and compulsive spending. Did you know the average home has over 300,000 things? The documentary’s all about focusing on what really matters and such, honestly I can only think of ISTP’s to enjoy this because we’re so anti-bullshit
Everyone in the comments: 'ISTP's are so mysterious and interesting, I'd love to meet one
All my classmates: 'He never talks, but he always notices everything happening around him, he's so weird'
Haha! Online descriptions vs Reality ~ Nathan
ISTPs in real life mostly are weird to normal people. I am an ISTP too and people get an impression that I am weird for fixing a doorknob that wasn't working
People often thinks that we don't care and we are very introvert but no, we are very observant. But of course, there are times that we just don't really care about our sorroundings. Lol.
Literally my life
i hate how true this is
ISTP here, a bit skeptical that we're really skeptics.
Don't believe everything you watch online.
Hi Binyamin. Well of course its true that not all characteristics would feature as strongly in each type. Im enneagram 5 and i suspect its would be quite prevalent for 5s, but not true for all ISTPs
Hahaha. That’s what I latched onto, as well.
Paradoxical points are often good to use in TH-cam videos, leads to win-win situations! Always great to see you in the comments section! ~ Nathan
Point prooven
I have a general rule. If someone appeals to emotion, they're up to something. I don't know what they're up to but I know they're up to something.
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Emotions have no place 99% of the time in anything.
Men that live their lives looking through an emotional filter are defective, IMO.
Women live their lives looking through an emotional filter, and are interesting and fun. Go figure.
I’m the same way. If I voice those suspicions people call me paranoid and that I read in to things too much.
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😂 is my laghing about it an emotion (joke), I love ISTPs - ENTP here
It’s ego stroking time for me and my fellow ISTP homies I guess
YES - ISTP
Yep 😏
too right
Yeshhhhh
it's stimulation time
As an ISTP, I can say that my personality repels certain types of personalities due to my “silent skeptic” traits. Bullshitters and narcissists avoid me like the plague and have told others in the group that “she doesn’t like me” when in fact I’ve never said anything to them.
Des Makaila And then they either try harder to get you to like them OR try to turn the group/people against you. At least that’s been my experience.
Jebusbach223 - I feel like as an ISTP woman, that my personality draws people in, but repels “normal guy” love-interests away too quickly. I think I’m too transparent, they’re not willing to get deep and intense, and I want to know everything about them. As for narcissists, I’m a freaking magnet. But I’ve learned through experience and in studying about them what to look for, and because of them, I grew tremendously.
Pookie Loko I can relate to my personality drawing people in but I’m pretty socially selective and I keep people at a distance until I’ve screened them and figured out if I want them in my bubble. Nathan said it best in one of his videos; People are either in the “embrace” or “avoid” category.
I cut off a certain toxic family member, I don’t play bullshit games
Every time this man says something I always have to think whether or not this applies to me... and yeah, he pretty much called me out it’s sorta freaky. I’m glad he says that we’re intuitive but also skeptical. I’m tired of NTs underestimating us.
I'm an ISTP, I have to say being the skeptic in most social situations doesn't end well.
I agree that it's not always the most comfortable position! ~ Nathan
@@lovewho True, I tend to use the old "I prefer not to speak" approach most of the time.
Sometimes I get sick of being that guy that is controversial, that says the unpopular thing. It would be so much easier to go with the flow, be a people pleaser. But then I'd be compromising my integrity, not being true to myself, and that will never do.
Personally, I like people who are skeptics in social situations, especially because you can’t know the intentions of others on paper without proper analysis. I think being skeptical is actually one of the potentially most non-judgmental things a person could do, because they’re not assuming anyone is a saint who would never lie or distort the truth at all.
On a longer term, it does usually end quite well.
If you are able tolerate it for that long...
The moment someone makes a logical fallacy I stop them, ask them to clarify, tell them why it doesn’t make sense, and promptly lose a friend heh
Especially if you do that with an Fi Dom friend 😂
It's a painful experience since... it's rarely a malicious thing when ISTPs do it but people almost always take it personally ~ Nathan
Love Who - turns out just letting someone tell a complete story before reviewing the details goes a long way
As an ISTP, I agree, I am always skeptical, always suspicious, and am indeed a human BS detector. I will say what everyone else is thinking, and worry about the consequences after. I'm deeply analytical, constantly developing and reevaluating the philosophical and existential, but with the purpose of practical application, not only for the sake of it.
Skeptical, suspicious and practical are three brilliant words to summarise this aspect of the ISTP ~ Nathan
Yeah, same here
ISTPs and INTJs are platonic nerd friends lol
Haha! Yes I agree ~ Nathan
I'm an ISTP and one of my best internet friends is an INTJ, so highly agree
😅 My true nerd form reveals itself when my INTJ friend comes around, meanwhile my ESTP friend looks at me in mid change and says who the 🤬 is this guy... 🤣 Us ISTP's play around with our Se/Ni most comfortably I guess.
I enjoy platonic relationships
Yep. ISTP with INTJ bestie here.
As an ISTP woman, this thread and video make me feel so much better. 😭 It's hard in this world of emotional extroverts, especially as a woman...
I know what you mean, I once read that people are most confused about female ISTPs because its basically a combination of stereotypical men's attributes in a woman's body and society doesn't know what to do with that, it rubs them the wrong way.
@@hunbun9052 After passing through
The honeymoon phase with my BF (now Husband) he told me that he kind of expected my personality to be an act but once enough time had passed he realized this is who I am. He’s referred to me as Dude in a woman’s body. 😂
@@hunbun9052It is even worse when an ISTP woman is trapped in a cutesy appearance paired with a cute voice ...
@@hunbun9052 Yeah, I've always been self aware that I became anxious, like people have expectations for women, and for all of the things I do I do it my way that I see as unusual when I take perspective, it's hard, in simple terms it's hard to act like me without being mistaken as tomboy, seriously, it's uncomfortable.
Preach
I love when someone tries to appeal to my emotions and I shoot them down mercilessly by asking them to provide facts.
meadball1 I GET this
Too real!
Meadball1 Yes, I hear you!
Maybe you could try checking in with your emotions haha. People like that better (:
@@elmondo-s1e Oh I know I have emotions. I'm not a robot. I've made it a habit to stop pray, journal and sort out why I'm having certain emotions. But when someone tries to sway me by using my emotions, no matter what, it seems manipulative especially if I don't have any facts to back up what they're saying. Plus my friends, AKA the people that know me well enough to know better, know that appealing to my emotions is a dead end if they need something from me LOL
as an ISTP, i feel like it's really easy to understand other people's perspectives and not their emotions. it's easy to put myself in someone else's shoes and mindset, although it's difficult for me to understand their emotions and my emotions because i make decisions with my mind and not my heart and get frustrated when others don't do the same.
I felt a little confused because I couldn't see the difference between understanding the perspective of others and understanding emotions. I thought it was the same, but it's not. And of course, I understand the perspective that the other person may have, I love hearing from people who are willing to share their perspective, not their emotions.
Same
As an INFP, I’m actually the opposite. I struggle seeing other peoples perspectives, yet find it easy to understand their emotions.
I've been watching the Rookie. There's a cop in there that you just reminded me of. There was a train of thought I won't go into, but the gist of it is that he is a tough guy who gets appealed to and usually has a mild smirk as he rebuffs all such efforts. But, occasionaly, he gets a resigned sort of grimace smirk that shows he has accepted that he's about to be nice, kind or merciful even though he doesn't HAVE to be. I think ISTPs do think with the heart. Their heart just happens to be better connected to their logical center than some people got.
As an ISTP nothing is more offensive than people thinking that you have agenda behind your actions and what you say.
This is often so very infuriating for me, the fact people assume that I am lying when I say exactly what I mean is very irritating.
@@hq1082 yes, and what's more infuriating people telling you to look for ulterior motives in what other people say.
I'm not ready to dig in people's sentences
@@RazanIsMe and it takes so much time an energy trying to figure out what people are saying when they speak in metaphors.
@@hq1082 I don't mind metaphors, but I don't look for agenda in what people say. And some people tell me why don't you see what they're trying to get to.
@@RazanIsMe oh yeah being completely oblivious to what the person was saying is something that used to happen to me a lot. I got better at looking at a persons body language to figure out what was going on though.
Being an ISTP is weird.
I have many memories in my childhood when I was correct about a matter, but no one believed me. I realized it originated in my lack of leadership.
So I've pretty much went my own way ever since.
Me with church, I once asked a question about God on two separate occasions and everyone was upset with me.
@@hq1082 Respect to you
Yeah, tell me about it
Yeah. I have always been a person that could uphold someone's leadership. So much so that I had a friend who acted as a leader of a group and I gave him all my plans, ideas, strategies. He wasn't dumb but he was a more of a thinking after the fact what he should have thought or did. I can sell other people's artwork, too. Can't sell mine or get people to listen to me without a front man. If there really was a rich guy who wrote all Shakespeare's plays and then hired him to present them, then that rich man was an ISTP cutting some b.s. out of his way.
Istps are easily one of the types I'm incredibly jealous of
Indeed, they have an excellent balance of traits ~ Nathan
What makes you jealous of the ISTP?
your making me blush
Istp master race
Sometimes I wish I'd be an istp
-entp in intp phase again lol
You hit me most at 2:12. I'm not even the last person to believe the hype, I just don't buy it at all
I LOVE this quote, this should be put on a mug or a T-shirt! Feel free to check out our discord btw, I've already seen a few ISTPs on there, feel free to message me on there if you do - it's hard to have conversations here in the comments since they get lost in the sea of comments ~ Nathan
The ISTP is one of my favorite types to learn about and be around, I always enjoy seeing and hearing about how they’ve been developing their skills (whatever they may be) typically in private and then seeing the results.
- INFJ
I’m an INFJ too & adore my ISTP friend. There is something about them that makes me feel totally safe to be myself. Totally no agenda, no BS, no being sycophantic.
Jane Silver
That‘s true. A friend could tell me almost anything and I wouldn‘t go batshit crazy about it. I would analyze it and think about how to proceed next.
We just like to be real and help people out if we can, but many people see us as these cold, rational thinkers without emotion.
~ISTP
@@Chris3015 We do care and we are really observant. We just don't make our decision based on any emotion. We want our decision to be fair and realistic.
@@eduardcastro2796 That's why I think ISTP are one of the most trustworthy people!
Istps sound so cool! They sound like the one rational person in a class I desperately try to find but seem impossible to find because everyone are too excited or too loud in general. I would love to be friends with an istp.
sup i'm an istp
Hi, istp. I'm an intj
Edit: did that sound like a dad joke? Whoops
Just look for the person not saying anything and thats watching everyone from the corner of the room
Well we should have been classmates then 😉 i also looking for a serious and not stupid people to talk tooooo - istp
@@lilladybug137 yep
I appreciate the kind comments towards us ISTP's. Nice to know we aren't forgotten. We still fix your stuff when you're not looking, but its nice to know some of you care.
🤣 I fixed the toilet at the store I was in the other day. Can’t have it running all day long!
Yes, we’re like ninja mechanics (I say as I’m using electrical tape to fix my headphones)
The ISTPs that scare me the most are the ones who walk around town in a nice suit sporting a pistol with a silencer and a suave British accent. 😉
Yes... we tend to avoid those guys or simply serve them martinis to their exact specification ~ Nathan
"a human bullshit detector"
i just have trust issues
sAme
My best friend is an istp. They actually have it a lot tougher than most types in my opinion.. (infp). You gotta love them though.
How so?
@@stevedavenport1202 I think he may be referring to this: ISTP's kindness is not seen by many, I think. That is because their kindness is shown through actions and not words. They show kindness through words too, but they are not very diplomatic and people mostly prefer staying on the surface: "They are so mean!" and not go any deeper: "They were trying to tell this and they were doing it because they love me.". The ISTP then may be taking a backlash because their kindness was not seen. And it's so painful when your compassion is not seen and you get a bad response. Of course ISTP should be more polite, but acts of service and constructive criticism is underrated. Well, that was just a guess, tell me if I'm far from truth
@@stevedavenport1202 they have really conflicting tertiary auxiliary and main functions. They always feel like they have to judge everything and everyone, and really need lots of time to process things. Also, they are primarily very grounded physical people(Se).
We are very disconnected from the human NF world. Imagine going through life feeling like you are completely “on your own”. This is not true, of course, but that’s the mindset. “Me vs the world”. Now imagine knowing that you can’t talk about the your Ti revelations to “joe-six-pack”, and can’t express emotions for fear of rejection. It very much feels like we are between a rock and a hard place most of the time. We learn to live with it though, just like everyone else. Cheers.
@@fedup1606 I think each type is misunderstood in some ways. Most folks who are not type aware, tend to judge others through the myopic and distorted lense of their own personality.
I am, yet another INFJ, but I thoroughly enjoy the HD 4K high resolution version of Ti that ISTPs have and their uncanny ability to calculate odds. The smart ones have an under rated intellect and have a genius for problem solving, especially concrete problems.
One weskness I have winessed in most ISTPs is communication. I attribute this to Ni with Fe. Since I am aware of their type stack, I dont hold it agaist them.
There are some who are silent and stubborn because they're empty inside, and there are some who are silent and stubborn because they've got something to hide. The ISTP is neither of these. They've just already figured everything out and they're done already 🤯
Idk if it's considered "skepticism", but sometimes when people come to me with a plan of some sorts, I usually poke the shit out of it, and they end up thinking that I'm just a negative person.
I'm like, no, I'm just sealing the holes in your plan so you don't get screwed over in the end and then come crying to me about it later.
Spot on, as always 👏👏 ISTPs are really interesting. The one I know very well is also one of the most ethical people i know. What you see is what you get, with him. I think people instantly respect him because it's so clear that he's an honest straight talker. He also has a really cool, quiet style of charisma.
It's one of the most refreshing ways of being especially in the modern age! Hope everything is well with you ~ Nathan
As an INTJ, I think that ISTPs are THE best type of all
I don't disagree, they have a really nice balance of traits and skills ~ Nathan
Wow, that's a very kind thing to say. Nice to feel the love.
Thankyou sir
Awww 😭
ISTP's are like that super chill friend of yours that you aren't really that close with but always ends up saving your ass when you're in trouble.
I appreciate you putting us in the spotlight, some say I am stone cold. But in reality I just show no emotions about anything. I’m to straight forward sometimes and when I see my response hurt them.. in my head I say “ quit being so sensitive “.
Well I feel like I should commend you on being able to hold that in your head since ISTPs are often more than willing to blurt that out! ~ Nathan
@@lovewho I know right? As an ISTP, I always say, "Does that hurt your feelings? Then stop living in your feelings! Feelings are temporary, they change"! 🙄🤔😂😁
Intj and istp are the real life superheroes ❤️
Interesting that you listed Steve Jobs in here as his type is largely discussed in the mbti community.
I don't always pick people of the type being discussed in the video for quotes but rather the quotes themselves that capture the essence of the point being expressed. I have indeed seen Steve Jobs typed as many different types but I'm not too sure which one he is ~ Nathan
I basically don't trust anything I can't see through.
Ti Se
but don't assume anything either...
-ISTP
One of my favorite types. Great depiction Nathan.
JOSEPHINE?!
"Mr." Nathan
Thank you very much! ~ Nathan
I’m a graphic design student (and ISTP). Within the field I definitely rely on problem solving, creativity comes after. When it comes to creativity, though, it’s usually process of coming up with how the execution relates to the idea. Basically, I BS my way through, and it works.
Your articulation is always very accurate and i always tend to agree with what you say about Istps.
This is high praise indeed, thank you very much ~ Nathan
Whenever I play Skyrim, I always get the impression that the Dragonborn (the character you play as) is an ISTP. Strong, silent, just get on with things, jack of all skills, etc.
They are an excellent protagonist for games of that kind! Makes a lot of sense ~ Nathan
i met an istp-t. as far as i can tell we're hitting it off. i find his approach to life refreshing, since many peep walk around with legos haphazardly glued to their feet. im an enfp and i tend to be really futuristic and metaphyaical. we talk about all sorta possibilites and he brings me back to earth. he definately doesnt beat around the bush but hes never mean. acually he makes me feel like a lady. we exchange drawings, poems, ideas for inventions and on n on. hes a very balanced person.
Ive been a around a few other itsp.
ISTPs from my experience you are wonderful. thank you
If mbti was an rpg, istp would be by far the best class to pick. High intelligence, unmatched physical prowess, adaptability and high survivability skills, not reliant on others and completely indipendent. Where other types seem to have weaknesses, the only weak point of an istp would be the fact that they prefer to stay alone and don't really care about others, so it'd be easier to rise a team to hunt them down and outnumber them. However, without another istp in said team, the whole plan would probably fail anyway
Eventhough he is a fictional character Jason Bourne from the movie fits the bill perfectly
Them hunt me? Lol.
Never ask an ISTP to click the notification bell. Just a heads up. We'll find your videos. :)
When I'm around people, I'm not quiet. When I'm alone, I think like an ISTP. Oftentimes when I see people go around and learn so many skills at once, I would go wonder, "how many of these skills are they going to master?" The biggest regret for ISTP is to be a jack of all trades but a master of none. We strive for mastery, only in one particular thing.
ISTPs are the best personality type imo.
"The Only Thing They Fear Is You" doom music intesifies*
This is absolutely brilliant insight. I'm writing a character who I've recently realised fits ISTP incredibly comfortably, and this explains several aspects of his personality that I'd kinda danced around, as an INTP, but didn't know how to REALLY nail down (yay professional bush dancer, opener of many doors and closer of none!). I find so many of your videos incredibly useful for this purpose; after I've really started to nail a character down, I try and see how they line up against mbti for the simple reason that a consistent character is a believable character, and your vids really get into the delicious nooks and crannies of how to build that consistency. Which is, of course, a huge part of mbti :)
"Opener of many doors, closer of none" - this quote is brilliant and made me laugh. On our discord there are lots of channels including a writing channel as well as channels on each type, you might find it useful to join and have a look around. Feel free to message me on there if you do! ~ Nathan
Can you do a video about every types shadow, that would be interesting. I heard that the shadow type of an ISTP is ESTJ and the irony being as an ISTP the ESTJ is one of the types I hate the most
I second this recommendation. In times of constant stress I think I get more emotional and stay in a higher "feeling state" which is completely exhausting and feels so much better once I break away from that nonsense.
This kind of video would be awesome.although my best friend is an estj and if i were to ever marry they would likely be an estj
Agreed
I am also an ISTP who isnt a big fan of ESTJs
Yes, ISTP's and ESTJ's are supposedly a compatible pair, yet ESTJ's seem to strike a special chord for me.... sorry to say that they're the last type i'd marry LOL
Guess there is a pattern there. My INTP brain has butted heads with ENTJs in my life more often than it has for ESFJs. Might have something to do with the 3rd function. It's really important for me to do things accurately and make things polished, due to being conscious of my less-than-perfect, yet very incluential Si. So I hate it when the Si-polar ENTJs I've met, decide to sacrifice that polish for the sake of broader efficiency, like it's not even a concern to begin with. Is there a similar dynamic in your conflict with ESTJs maybe ?
This is why I don’t watch a lot of TV or am not on social media as much. There is too much PC content and sugar coating. I thirst for realness!
I'm not afraid to try to fix things and understand them. Others wont even try and it drives me insane.
You need to sort these videos into playlists, indexed by type.
Most of them have been I believe! ~ Nathan
@@lovewho Curious, they appear fine on the desktop but can't seem to see them on my android phone.
@@squoblat Oh that's interesting! I will have to look into that.
Have you tried turning it off and on again
I quite admire ISTPs!
Same here, they have an excellent combo of traits and an interesting approach to the world ~ Nathan
Yes - i like this video - Im ISTP and all true for me - including the skeptic. Pls do more ISTP content
Really glad to hear that you liked it! Thank you for this comment v
I try to take abstract ideas and turn them into physical ideas in my head. Thought experiments, if you will. Helps out somewhat.
Are ISTPs the types that always cool but also look bored to death? day to day expression: =_=*
Afaik we don't really have expressions bc our default emotions are neutral. Usually there's nothing happening (that I really care about anyway) so naturally my face will be blank.
Yes seeing as I am always bored to death
Ti = neutral expression. Same with INTP's usually (unless Ne is used)
One thing that I think some people don’t see (idk if it’s just me or the itsp talking) is that it can be really tiring to understand everything. It’s not easy to say why, but sometimes I wish I was just blissfully ignorant, and didn’t have to notice everything. My friends got creeped out once because I told them I could recognize any of their articles of clothing that they frequently wore to school. It’s just something I do subconsciously. Is it just me?
If you've ever watched True Detective with Matthew McConaughey, he's (Rust Cole) probably the dopest ISTP "sensor/intuitive hybrid" example of all time.
Yes I have watched that show and I thought it was amazing, I think I agree with that typing as well. Also highlight how philosophical ISTPs can be ~ Nathan
Agreed and I do think Jason Boune also a great example
ISTP here--love it when I get the notifs for ISTP vids! And yeah, I'm a skeptical bullcrap-detector whose habit of speaking my mind has gotten me in trouble multiple times 🙄😅😂
Something makes me feel like your not an istp
@@Luke-Matz Why do you feel that? :P
Andrea Henning because your using emojis and are talking like an extrovert
@@Luke-Matz ... emojis have nothing to do with it and I communicate well over the internet. What, you think I'm really an ExFx that wants to be "angsty" (for lack of a better term) and thus identifies as an ISTP?
Idk
trust what we can't understand, we go skeptical loop and finally depressed. Goodluck
Every time this man says something I always have to think whether or not this applies to me... and yeah, he pretty much called me out it’s sorta freaky. I’m glad he says that we’re intuitive but also skeptical. I’m tired of NTs underestimating us along with sensors and feelers in general.
Interesting video! Did a 20-30 minute personality type test a few days ago and am astonished how accurate everything it said sounds. I’m constantly playing the devil’s advocate in discussions (also politics). 20% understand and love it, 30% are wondering what the hell is going on in my head and 50% hate me for doing it. You make a lot of enemies and a few really good friends that way. :’D
Michael Jordan is the prototypical ISTP. Focus. Vision. Intensity.
I agree, he's an excellent example and an ISTP and an extreme example of their traits ~ Nathan
Um hello ISTPs I know you all don't care for emotional stuff but I just wanna say I think you're awesome?
I have an ISTP friend and I love seeing him at work. Whether it's building legos, motorcycling, dancing or just anything he loves (mostly physical). I'm an ISFP with Fi dom but I appreciate your truthfulness and your surety ^^
This is everything I love about and depend on in my ISTP husband ❤️
Been trying to figure out which personality type I am. I've gotten INFP-T and ISFP. This time it gave me ISTP when I went to a different website and so far I relate more to this type than the others. The spontaneity and how I can be quite skeptical of anyone first before getting to know them hits home, among other things.
Ive been known to be INCREDIBLY private and quiet. In school I was quiet, observant, and looking for something to interest me enough to get involved but I never did. Finally now after many years in I'm starting to narrow it down more with the help of my brain seeming to develop more fully than it was. I have many talents (mainly stuff like the guitar, video games and I really enjoy giving massages or putting my hands to good use for others especially, even if that sounds strange).
On top of that I know chaos a little too well, which gives me insight into what peoples intentions are and how to keep myself from being pulled into something I regard as boring, bullshit or just stupid (like drama).
I can be quite arrogant outwardly, definitely seen as weird, but most of the time I'm told that people feel comfortable around me. Like they can spill all secrets to me and I usually try to listen, though if it's of stuff that doesn't hold enough for me to give advice (like relationship stuff) I usually just don't have a lot to say. But if there's something I've personally experienced then I'll use it as reference in my mind to come up with some kind of advice for them, which usually turns out quite good I think.. (I have to get to know something deeper before making judgement calls or being able to know what to do most of the time, but usually I find myself in situations I've already been in before, which helps me make a decision faster now).
I enjoy reading people or allowing them to present all that they may or may not be, so that I know how to approach them or the situation. I try to understand exactly what they mean and where they're coming from, and most of the time I take it as though I'm dumb and need it to be explained further, without realizing that it's just them having a difficult time opening up.
I also definitely have the ability to spot a liar from even the internet, let alone in person.
I tend to think most people either find me too difficult to read, or intimidating due to my cold first approach which may warm up depending on where the conversation takes us.
0:31 hits close to home, people try to read too deeply into what I say (especially people with high Fe), what I say is what I mean.
*audible gasp* 2:29 YOU DID A SWORE
Getting moderated in my own comment section... I'm impressed ~ Nathan
Awesome video, As an ISTP this would be the first video I would show to someone else trying to understand an ISTP.
as a female ISTP ...i blv i can see a few steps ahead of people...or like...i can mainly have a vision or a good prediction of what will happen next, so i am hard to surprise in a way...any others find that though?
I have an ISTP brother, just love him. He just brings more depth and insight in my vague abstract ideas as an INTJ. I think he is like my treasure, he is someone I'm very grateful for.
I genuinely think Sherlock Holmes is an ISTP as well despite almost everyone disagreeing with me.They are quite intelligent people.
I think you are correct about that.
Istp here... keep making more!!
So THIS is what my typology opposite looks like...
I am an ISTP, ur videos are great help. Please share more.
i appreciate these videos a lot, at least people just tend to understand how we are actually but at the same times, i cant help but hate these videos because they reveal us
Very accurate and insightful. I feel so understood. Thank you. -- Emma
This is really great to hear! ~ Nathan
When I'm chatting with people, and I'm skeptical about a claim or belief, I learned to simply don't say it if it doesn't benefit either of us. For example, I know someone who is very religious, and he talked about things their religion says that he believes are absolute truth while I believe are simply stories made up by ancient people or greatly exaggerated since they were written.
I don't say I don't believe they are real because that person feels too strongly about the topic and I don't want to deal with that, I simply continue the conversation and don't ever turn it into what I personally think about it.
Definitely my favorite channel.
Thank you. I’m ‘of a certain age’ and still think and act in this manner. It doesn’t make one popular but that’s never been even remotely on the agenda. It’s a pity that more people don’t value truth, honestly, and realistic assessment when it comes to thinking about the present when comes to life and society.
Tragically we’ve read, witnessed, and are still experiencing that humanity repeatedly inflicts Edward Gibbon’s famous sentences as regards it’s crimes characteristics.
New subscriber here! As an ISTP female you have described me very well. On my channel my videos are a perfect example of what you have just described. Good job!
Okay so I've been trying to understand myself for some time now. I took the test and got istp and i think i can also relate to this type the most, like 90%. Bt some of the istp traits, i think, do not match with me. Like, I'm not a blunt person. I try to understand people and try to talk in a way that won't sound rude. Like if anyone asks me "do i look good in this dress?", I'll answer something like "yea it's okay bt you looked better in the other one." Although I'm not good at understanding other's intentions, i try my best not to hurt them.
I see ISTPs are mostly portrayed as people who do not feel obligated to follow rules bt for me, i try to find out the reasoning behind the rules, why it is necessary and why i should follow them.
But the rest of the narratives match really well with me like the logical thinking, going with the flow or problem solving....
So... Am i an istp or what?
As an entp, my favorite travel partner is my istp sister. She has the plan, and I handle the variables!
ENTP + ISTP duo is an amazing one, there are a few that spring to mind including Tyrion and Bronn and Djanjo Freeman and King Schultz ~ Nathan
Trust me, she doesn't have a plan and just thinks "we will decide when we get there".
@@eduardcastro2796 no that’s just a stereotype, as an istp I might not plan out every tiny detail like what time we’ll go get lunch and what time we’ll wake up but if I’m excited about wherever we’re going I’d plan out the places we will go and things to see.
ISTP here, I'd like to say as an ISTP I hate bullshitters. People who play mindgames or try to by pulling lies out their ass piss me off a lot, anyone using these mindgames and lies to get inside my mind are what make me the skeptic in a lot of situations. I dropped/neglected the skill of small talk, communication and interacting for the sake of my privacy and sanity. Manipulation can be a fear of most of ours
ENFJ here. ISTP’s fascinate me & i want to be friends with every single one of them. you guys are so cool & im sure i annoy you but i just like you a lot
True. Very true. As an ISTP-T I can say all of these are true.
"Human bullshit detector"
that's funnily accurate
Thank you!!! -ENFJ
Hope you enjoyed it ~ Nathan
Spot on. SPOT. ON.
Steve Jobs is an ENTP.... Ti parent is very direct about truth
I've never known which type he is but I can definitely see that. The quotes in the video are supposed to highlight the point as opposed to the person saying it being the type being discussed in the video ~ Nathan
I’m so excited for another ISTP video, Thank you Nathan! All good stuff in here. One thing though, I am also enneagram 4, and so I’ve had a lot of the same kinds of struggles that they talk about in INFX and empath groups.
A huge weakness of mine has been in dating, I’ll know a guy is probably no good for me, but the charm and love bombing appealed to my Fe, it’s a huge dopamine rush, and many times I have ignored the wisdom of my mind in order to jump into that pool of bliss, and Iater I realize it was actually a snake pit and I get to tell myself I told me so. I think I’ve done that enough times that I’m now done doing that. Being single allows me to be more in flow. I really like being single, but the biggest downside is I don’t have anybody to share experiences with, so if I go on a trip by myself, I have fun but then feel lonely at night, sigh.
Do other ISTPs have similar struggles? Or is that enneagram related? (It’s incredibly difficult to find material on ISTP type 4s). I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. You’re my favorite INTP ❤️
I can relate to feeling alone at night after having a great and fun day. Broke up with my ex in February and don‘t really want her back, but sharing my experiences with her and knowing that someone was there if needed was great.
I think we was as ISTPs can bottle up our emotions really good, but the lonely, silent times trigger our emotions to come out, because there is nothing to analyse but ourselves.
You are not alone in this :)
~A fellow ISTP
Well what you've described definitely isn't exclusive to a particular type in my view. I have an unconventional view when it comes to the dating situation you described since people who are 'no good' for you in certain areas (excluding obvious things like abuse of all kinds) can still be enjoyed for who they are as long as your expectations are reasonable. ~ Nathan
Chris3015 Thank you. : )
Love Who Thank you. : )
Luce M Actually, the path towards health for 4s is similar to that of ISTPs. One Example: the way out of a Ti-Ni loop is to get out of my head and into my body and do something, like jiu jitsu. Same for a 4, to get out of my head and ‘show up to the world,’ practice meeting people where they are in the shallow end of the pool, because most people are afraid to swim deep.
I think before you start giving advice based off your beliefs, maybe you could try studying the topics in-depth, just a thought. Thanks anyway though.
I was mistyped as an INTP but finally found out I'm actually an ISTP-
Hoe kwam je daarachter?
I can understand that mistype ~ Nathan
You got the same type with the person in your profile pic huh..
@@kenny6942 Levi is too? Didn't know about that one. Does explain a lot...
Me too, and my life is so much better since learning I'm actually the coolest type.
ISTP here. as an ISTP, i would say it is true that we do go indepth rather than broad base. Because once we dig, we set up systems to allow us to understand things ever more. Only when we cant find the bridge, thats when we go broad base. We are pretty straightforward and live really simply. We always find ways to attain things at easier or cheaper cost because it is easy for us to search and dig for information. The thing is, because we love systems and operations so much, alot of people tend to think we are not flexible or creative. FALSE. we can be creative and flexible as well. Just that we know the world runs in logical sense if not, during creative times, we can be really creative.. usually based on our mental calculations it is 98% right. and whereas for the 2 %, its either partial right or the person or situations does not happen in logical sense or in an irrational manner. We do not complicate things. In summary, you can call us a 3D mindmap(thats how we think as well) As we think at least 3 to 4 things at once, we are pretty quiet as our brains are in constant thinking mode. For ISTPs, we know we have to keep our mind active. even if we are lazy or do not want to move, we will play videos or audio books for us to learn.
Thanks for making this short
As an ISTP, apart from Love and Truth, Clarity is my highest value. Great analysis Nathan, spot on.
As an istp, anybody who tried to bullshit me in school instantly got exposed, and that thing about being the «last one to accept the hype» really describes me perfectly
My dad is an Istp and I'm an Entp. There is a certain clarity he has which is amazing. I will always remember his advice for me lol
"Sometimes just doing things is easier than thinking about doing the thing" really helps me when I'm overthinking, I can go fuck it I'll see what happens later.
He is also very intellectual, I thought he was an N before he took the test.
i would really appreciate more istp videos
0:12 I am super insterested in playing games, confusing people in their own thoughts is fun for me. But I do hate being political
When you say it like this I don't feel you meant exactly playing like some types of people , if you allow me , I would call them snakes or scorpions, but i think being an istp myself , you meant it's like a challenge or a fun game , your competing with your analytical skills to see who wins ?
My friend once told me I am too honest sometimes that it can hurt people’s hearts. Well… I speak the truth.
I'm an entp with very high se. Like some entps I too switch to intp sometimes. But instead, I become an istp. My si is to low for an intp but ni is high enough for istp. So yeah, that fits
I am an addictied weeb -have you ever studied ISFJ? They have the same cognitive functions as ENTPs, and are often very good at Se type activities.
As an ISTP I'm just not bothered by how anyone sees me, especially by the intuitives. I don't need their approval.
Anyway, I haven't seen anyone mention the use of music to elicit response/emotion. I see that as a weak way to sell a product or idea- it pretty much loses any credibility at that point.
I'm female but have never felt at a disadvantage in a male dominated world. Maybe cos I haven't got a little girl voice or huge tits that make men feel like they want to dominate/protect. ( ie lose their minds). I did have a hugely manipulative ENFJ in my life for awhile, but he learned not to under estimate someone who doesn't and has never played those games. I learned a very painful lesson, as did he.
I see most men as weak for allowing their genitals and ego to make their decisions.
ISTP here, very accurate
“Human bullshit detector” LMAOOOO
Human..BS detector, I love it.
While I feel the whole personality stuff is barnum effect to an extreme, I can see what some people think. I will say that there's no way in hell I'm abstract and stick strictly to logic and facts but I see people looking at philosophical stuff in the same category, this leads me to believe that the system needs a 5th character for A and R characters, (abstract and rational) to sort between ideologies
As an istp I wont sugar coat the things that I say. My love is honest and if it sounds mean then it wasnt my intention(unless you got me mad lmao). Miscommunication really annoys me, it causes so many unnecessary problems.
Good video, I like being an ISTP for these and many more reasons.