Honestly, I feel bad when people share their plans with me and I instantly see all the ways it’ll go wrong. I don’t want to crush their dreams, but I also don’t want them to fail.
Sometimes, the best thing to do is sit back and let people make their own mistakes. If they ask you again, tell them what you saw the last time. That way you’re helping without running anyone down. At least that’s worked in my experience.
with me all i want to do is be able to sit by myself in quiet at school but people constantly tell me "are u a loner" "why dont u have any freinds" and its so annyoing to me cause i have no isue with it and prefer it to be like that, im in istj didnt exactly realte to what u said but just wanted to say it
Talking about my younger ISTJ brother, I've always said his life is as if he is steadily and calmly walking up an escalator at a consistent pace. Never wavering. Never slowing down. Never speeding up. Never getting distracted. Never running into or causing problems.
What a sweetheart! My life also appears like that from the outside but I’m anxious on the inside, making sure the future is predictable and I will not have to deal with things spontaneously and solve them creatively.
They have an extreme sense of internal balance but in order to maintain their internal balance, they can get upset easily when others interfere with it, not realizing we’re an interconnected species and the world doesn’t revolve around them so if they’re upset and another person is upset, they’ll mostly pay attention to their own upset.
@@cross-eyedmary6619 Always? Isn't this generalising? Like, just because I see a lot of kind-hearted people getting easily manipulated by others doesn't mean all kind-hearted people can easily be manipulated. People are not the same, mind you.
@@StephenGriffith-j1d A specific instance? Try many different instances, many different ISTJs. It's not exactly hard to find ISTJs in leadership roles. Why is it so hard to admit your one area of weakness? Did I not lead with a solid enough compliment? Good grief. -INTP
@@cross-eyedmary6619 depends on the field. In order to be a great manager, not only do you need to be a great motivator of people, you also need to be very good at what you do or you will not command any respect since people will know you don’t know anything lol. Oftentimes, the competent ones do end up being the ISTJ and thus, their next level of natural progression in the workplace is promotion to being a manager. I would rather say instead of staying out of management, ISTJs need to learn to be more patient and understanding of people, and learn to make the team work more cohesively. Once again, totally depends on the field…for example, I wouldn’t see many ISTJs being in let’s say interpretive dance but can see many of them in accounting or law. Those fields require extensive detail orientation, even as a manager and you really can’t get by as a manager surviving on people skills alone.
Not often are ISTJ's the subject of an MBTI video. This was excellent. I'm an ENFJ with an ISTJ husband. He's the sweetest, most stable and helpful person I know. He is a calming force for my chaotic Fe-Ni brain. He does frustrate me with his (in my mind) over-the-top attention to detail. I have a saying in our marriage: "If you want something done right, ask him. If you want something done, ask me."
@@scullcandy4948 yes, but do you ever struggle to get it done because you can see all the things that can or do go wrong? That can be my husband's dilemma. 😫
@@cathyhart3946 I actually don’t really think about the things that will go wrong in the future, I only think about the mistakes that are currently happening and work on fixing those first. If that makes sense.
@@scullcandy4948 I think it would be more accurate to say that my husband thinks of all the things that have gone wrong in the past, so he doesn't have the energy to tackle it in the now. We are actually a good fit for each other. I encourage him to get started on projects, and once he starts, he's a machine until it's done to his satisfaction. He's also there to mop up my messes when I try to tackle things without thinking it all through. 🤣
Depends. I met ISTJs who were eventually thrown out of the company because they were grumpy loners who couldn't work in a team and critiziced everybody for being too careless with their jobs. This first brought the protest of the co-workers and later the negative attention of the bosses who told them they don't fit into their team.
@@JackoBanon1 I agree. Typically, those types of ISTJs are immature and underdeveloped, who are more common than their healthy counterparts. The more developed ISTJs are the ones who know when to speak, act, and give advice to people; rather than shoving their words down onto other people just because they don't fit their principles and beliefs.
My dad is an ISTJ and tbh he is actually one of the funniest, most caring ppl I know. Just because ISTJs focus on rather down to earth, practical, and logical things doesn’t mean that they are unemotional. To me ISTJs can actually be very wise and deep, and they have a superior skill in breaking down complex topics, often summing them up in one sentence. To me it seems that ISTJs actually care a lot, it’s just the way they communicate that is by making sure everything goes smoothly. Making sure that everything is organized and well thought out means that you care about a good outcome and therefore want to make people feel satisfied/happy in a way. They are always eager to find a solution or to help better a situation, pointing out a possible flaw in a plan, and suggesting alternatives, is the most efficient way to improve it. I never once felt like my ideas weren’t taken seriously or made fun of, bc ISTJ‘s usually always offer advice on what to do instead of the initial blue print, instead of just criticizing your idea and leaving it at that. I find them to have great morals too, most of the time they just act on them without sticking it into everyone’s faces. No one can truly match them when it comes to being responsible and dependable, I really really admire ISTJs. ⭐️ -ENFP
ENFJ here!! I love ISTJs! always some of the nicest people. i struggle to explain my intuition and insights and they always find a way to rationalize it!! I love how honest they are, its a tool for improvement!
I would so want to be an ISTJ. They sound like presistent but well living people, and such people that can plan with meticulousness. Being an INFP, it feels like these people are the organised and ambitious version of myself.
I am so tired of INFPs wanting to be another type, Why can't you see your qualities? ISTJs also have drawbacks They can be boring, less creative and can follow the mainstream or society blindly in some cases "Ok I may stereotyped it a bit, but I am typing in a hurry, lol" The point is "and I know you may not be writing this comment 100% seriously, but.." you have to look for the potentials you have and achieve them rather than wishing things that won't happen, while also working on your negatives.
I have disabilities that make my mental processing speed very slow, and sometimes I wonder if I'm really INFP or if the "xNxP" part is just my disability. I could also see myself as INTP, though, honestly. I think about everything deeply before acting.
@@crazydiamond1273 well, that's what happens generally I guess. For some people the balance will be inclined more towards why they like you, while for others, why they dislike you, no matter who or what type you are. In any case, ISTJs definitely have amazing qualities and that is a fact regardless of what Mary or Johnny from the block say. It's best to just spend time more with people who appreciate you and you appreciate also, and not put way too much weight on the rest. (You can probably tell I'm not ISTJ just by how much I write haha, sorry)
@@ahmedhabib2861 Of course. I wrote it kind of as a rant since I'm battling my own personality a bit, but I still wouldn't change who I am since I like being me. ISTJ's are usually described with having the traits I strive towards, which is why my comment was written like it was. INFP's still have a lot of strengths, which I like. It's just hard since I feel pretty lost in our society with my "slow" type of lifestyle. It would do me good to do better with some things and strive to be more comfortable outside my comfort zone (and am trying my best). I just really admire the ISTJ outlook and drive to get things done.
@@peatmaker1 i mean every type comes with bad qualities - and yeah they might not be the ones to go out to party with but anyone can be interesting if you get to know them beyond the surface level
This is my husband! I am INFJ and he is ISTJ. He’s always been my rock. His energy is like a consistent dedicated place. He’s also pretty sarcastic and funny. He’s a loner. Likes keeping things in order. I get on his nerves when I question things, try to dive too deep or am too lovey dovey. But having a difficult life he’s been my rock. 24 years
My wife is an ISTJ and I am an INTJ. It's rather surreal how similar we are in both general demeanor and drive. However despite this, we've had to invest a lot of patience and effort into our dynamics as a partnership. While we both look ahead, I construct as many feasible paths to achieving my ambitions as possible, whereas as you mentioned, her low Ne gives her a much more cynical view of the majority of them. Understandably despite being very similar types, this dichotomy made future roadmapping for us very difficult early on. While admittedly very frustrating for me as it can sometimes kill my dreams in the process (especially early on haha), I've grown to appreciate her attention to those details when we collaborate. It makes it a lot easier for me to lock into one particular path that is substantially more precise in it's accounting for finer details than I would predominantly produce on my own. And she's gradually grown to appreciate my perspective when multiple larger variables need to be taken into account. Above all else, she's the most dependable person I've ever met, and she keeps me on my toes.
Finally and ISTJ How to Spot :D Thank you Nathan :) As an ISTJ, it's true. Yep, I can appear to be 'boring' to others, but yeah, it's how i am the way.. i am :)
You could call my ISTJ father anything but late for dinner. For him, the entire ritual surrounding eating was a religious experience. If dinner wasn't on time he became like a grumpy bear. His mashed potatoes had to be meticulously mashed and spread evenly with the proper amount of butter, salt and pepper before things were ready. His tea must be steeped for the proper amount of time, made in the same way every time or something was not right. There were procedures and they were to be followed... exactly. I suspect that Introverted Sensing Hero was at play here.
Hahahaha! You just described their home state. I’m surrounded by their little repetitive rituals all day. I love how they nestle into their comfy little daily ruts. Many of their ruts are around hygiene, eating, exercise/health and sleep schedules. All the natural things.
THIS IS MY DAD 😂😂 if we don’t dinner at 19 he becomes nervous cause his digestion is like programmed at that time And also he goes to bed every night at the same hour with the same routine And with the same position of the things for the next day
Yeah, that's my Dad 😂😂 He's a bit of an unhealthy ISTJ, so sometimes he'll criticize the food and then my ESFJ mother who's love language is words of affirmation will get so upset and then they'll start fighting 😂
Nice! Thought we'd forever be missing the ISTJ and ESFJ from this very good series. Interesting that you had to add an extra minute for this one... but I suppose it fits the slow-burning energy of the ISTJ.
My little sister is an ISTJ. She is pretty awesome in her own little ways. She has always been the "grow up" in the family and she keeps me grounded (I'm an INFP). We get along great ☺️
My mum is an ISTJ and experiences a lot of anxiety right now because of the world situation that is changing so fast, destroying the stability she felt comfortable with. I feel so bad for everyone who experiences this now. Luckily, my mum has me (INFJ) and my boyfriend(INFP) living with her, so we can balance out her inferior Ne.
@@silviapisces3342 I trust my physical therapist that I could be an ENTJ, but I would love to be living today with computers that nobody expects to have a palette of more than 640 colors (with millions possible through composite artifacting); I really feel I don’t know of anyone who needs these colors to thrive in what do with them. The changes we are experiencing today feel too much out of common control to me.
@@alsatusmd1A13 I question the need of some technological advances, especially in the light of environmental concerns. Is the iPhone 13 really that much different from the iPhone 8 that everyone needs to upgrade? I myself don't have a smart phone.
@@jermania766 it doesn’t mean it takes the same effort as for other types to adapt though. I appear very calm but my thoughts are racing in the background and take the energy I should have used for better things 😁
Every time anyone talks about us i feel like the leitmotif is the same: "boring people", "structural", "love cleaning", while it can not be true at all for some of us.
I view them as a precious commodity for us intuitives, you help us fine tune our plans and goals so we dont end up failing, you help us survive the real world, the here and now, and I for one appreciate you.
as an INFP with an older ISTJ brother, i can say it's absolutely true ! he is the type you can trust to do the job right and likes to take a lot of responsibility on himself , i love my older brother he always was and still is a role model for me , i just wish he would rely more on others and not overload himself with work and responsibilities , and i want to give the same advice for all ISTJs
I love when my brother visits with his ISTJ wife (my sister-in-law). She'll get down on her hands and knees and clean and dust that finned thing at the bottom of my fridge! She'll open up kitchen drawers and clean out the little bits of bread crumbs and coffee grounds from inside the drawers. She'll pull out a full shelf of things in the fridge and clean that level thoroughly. As an INFJ, I love my jokes -- to include paradox, innuendo, pun, dichotomy, and anecdotes, etc. But for my ISTJ sister-in-law … who may not pick up the transition to humor, I have to announce, "Now, listen to this play on words," or "listen to this story…." Then she gets it right off. Or if I've made a seamless transition to humor and she doesn't pick it up, I then explain that what I said, was a joke (Sometimes I explain the joke). Almost always this is followed by a sudden loud guffaw from my sister-in-law(!). Contrary to what is thought about ISTJs being stodgy, they ARE actually future oriented(!). The INFJ would leap forward, and is willing to boldly make changes overnight. In contrast the ISTJ, will gladly place one foot into the future as long as the other foot is solidly planted in the past. They'll be satisfied doing so because they know "what has worked in the past(!)."
I’m also INFJ and I do love xSTJs. I’ve never noticed the infamous personality clash between us. Yes, we are different and see a lot of things from different perspectives, but no conflict arises if all parties are mature and healthy individuals who are able to talk things through
After waiting for the perfect time to watch this video, I met an ISTJ once, and this is true I am a fan of them, they like you to notice and take in count the details that matter for them, as well if you are not histrionic they will appreciate it too. A combination of respect their schedule, make them feel worth and being considerate without overwhelming or doing too much.
So accurate it hurts. Being so in tune with personalities makes me ponder about how social experiences run for you in general. In public are you breaking everyone down behind the scenes?
I cant imagine how much he analyses people, im just getting started on mbti and its already driving me crazy so to have this much knowledge... must be sooo stimulating to see it play out in real life
Hi I think your videos are very right on. Growing up with ISTJs I have also noticed that the one word that really represents them is responsible. Plus, they have a funny sense of humor and lots of one-liners if you get to know them.
I had taken up a course and had a relatively easy progression but there was a girl who wasn't very educationally inclined and had been struggling and constantly repeating the course. Some classmates criticised her and insulted her calling her stupid but I defended her because she had something I seriously lack which is the never give up attitude. I admired her for that. Anyway after a few years I dropped out of class to get a higher paying job that didn't allow the time to continue my studies. A couple years later I met the girl and learnt she had completed her Associate's Degree. No one in the initial class including myself achieved that. I was soooo blown away and excited for her. Now one of my sayings is *Tenacity Trumps Talent!!!*
😂 me too intp with an istj ex-husband best friend and awesome father to our son, we raised his ex wife’s kids with our son. Best person ever I’ve learned the how part of doing from him.
I noticed that the video is about istj, but istj is not in the majority of the comments, instead, most people are talking about an istj they know and I want to say that I kinda like this situation.
Anticipating all of the things that could go wrong was precisely what made me excel at my job. I was all about keeping things moving while having a system in place that would eliminate,mor at least minimize, the chance of something that was contrary to policy flying under the radar. While it’s a real bummer to imagine things going wrong, say, on a vacation, that kind of awareness allows one to build in some preemptive actions to avert disaster. If you think of some of the things n your life that HAVE gone wrong, I’d bet that in at least some of those situations, the ability to visualize different scenarios unfolding might have guided your actions in a way that would have prevented the bad thing from happening. So it’s not all negative.
Realist! Yes! That's what I say every time my ENTP husband calls me a party-pooper. I'm not glass half-full or half-empty. The glass is, what the glass is. I'm acutely aware of the reality of any given scenario.
My mom is clearly and ISTJ and she makes sure that everything works. She has the flaw of being a perfectionist, and I say that is a flaw because wanting to give your 100% and expecting that everything goes according to a plan or idea is just shooting yourself in the foot, also, when she sees an inconvenient she wants to "abort the mission" without thinking that failure is part of the process.
Haha yeah, ISTJ here, this is definitely all true. I especially relate to the point of being “tuned in with my physical sensations”. As a kid I was constantly called a hypochondriac... nothing big, I just found it to be neat, how you could notice something about physical senses through an entirely psychological system.
My father is ISTJ 😁 a little bit obsessed with cleaning and order, but very realistic and pragmatic. He is a very reserved person, with a strong moral and lots of habits that continue since I was born He is not too warm or sensitive, but when you ask him help he is present, and he is very logic with his advices, and he helps keep me grounded and little bit more consistent in my projects He can also talk about deep topics like philosophy , universe or religion, but not for too long He prefers observing the world and point me what he is seeing
Was relatable, didn't knew my MBTI personality type, Took the test, got ISTJ. Anyways the realism is because of failures, disappointments, which means it became a part of one's personality, similarly with the input we get from life changes our personality traits and over time personality type, so don't think your MBTI personality type once defined or tested will remain the same.
Sounds accurate for my istj mom. Sometimes I do feel for her, with an istp husband and istp daughter (yours truly), we can really get on her nerves when we jump into things instead of planning 70000 years ahead haha.
I’m dating an ISTJ at the moment (I’m an ENFP) and he’s just amazing. Never met anyone like him, but very very grateful to have him for as long as it lasts!
when istjs point out flaws in my plans, I actually appreciate it and I feel loved bcus it shows that they care about you and your future, at least a little. they can see the things I can’t, which I love. -enfp
As a little kid I was so weird..aggressive and didn't fit in with people. I cried or got angry a lot. In primary school I could socialize a bit, unfortunately I was still active. Today I'm out of high school, I've become: calmer, quiet (at times), forceful and a bit of a moral/ethical coach. I learn from facts and experience (although sometimes I have, those ideas). I'm more philosophical, and I like to learn psychology. I have trouble distinguishing T vs F, S vs N. I'm sure I'm I (although I like to see people), J (I try to keep order in my sand, and if I stand up for things that the other can't, doesn't know...). Trying to be reasonable and keep my head is really good for me. Stubbornness and logic are valuable to me. But my reactions are more emotional (anger, harshness,...), I don't cry in front of people anymore, I keep my emotions to myself. I can perfectly understand even more difficult ideas, or let's say imaginations. Intuition and Sensory perception are still fighting in me. And I would say I am IxTJ.
As an ISTP who's friends with an ISTJ, this is so on point. Bro drinks well over enough water, he cooks for himself, (doesn't actually sleep that much but that's a whole different can of worms), and said "if there's a motive to change then change will happen. Not changing is a cause of not wanting to." In more or less the same words. I appreciate the bluntness and scrutiny honestly, it's a great and refreshing change from everyone else who just isn't capable of speaking what they're thinking without layers and layers of sugar coating.
"It's not pessimism, it's realism." Not when you're the one giving an incredibly stubborn ISTJ the reality check. I'm an INTP and this is our (my ISTJ GF's) point of contention. Trying to convince her new and/or contrasting ideas feels like an act of futility. She's just so stubborn, it doesn't make any sense. Like I get that she's got her upbringing and I've got mine, but even on objective discussions where it's not a matter of opinion, she'll still sit there all proud about only what she knows and dismissing everything else. Every time I try to address a problem with her feels like gaslighting, so I often just end up just going "whatever, do your own thing" to the point where whenever she shares something, it became a habit of mine to default into asking her "do you still want my opinion?" first before anything. It's so constricting. I'm an INTP and often it seems to me that she's more idealistic than me.
As an ENTP, ISTJ’s are the type I’m most attracted to.🔥 They compliment my weaknesses with planning, hard work and organization so well. Like the guy I work with right now.
Im so glad you made a nother one of these! Mr. Nathan if you like it would be super amazing if you brought out one for every type :) it really helps understand about mbti and the way you look at it is so detailed. Looking at every type you explain how the functions may manifest in the most different ways even against the typical clichés. Thats what I love about your videos. Everyone is different and how they use their functions may differ by what experiences they have and you make it easy to understand :D thank you 🎀
ISTJ here as well. Our negatives can be that we can be too lost in the details and that can lead us to being short sighted. It triggers our tertiary Fi to be upset when things are inefficient or didn’t go as planned, but we totally missed that even though we went off the beaten path, we ended up having a lot of fun and made a lot of precious memories doing so…and that’s what really matters in life. Another weakness is we aren’t very good at just listening and letting someone just rant when they present us with a problem. We have an instinct to problem solve because we just want to make our loved ones problems go away and then they wouldn’t be upset. However, we don’t always realize that sometimes the person already knows what they need to do, but all they really wanted from us was a listening ear and some comfort. I had to look up TH-cam videos and practice this Fe way of listening to bring more comfort to my loved ones who just needed some comfort.
"ST" types scare me when described. Then when I meet one, we kinda get along without too much effort. And this coming from me, an ISTP... We aren't so bad once you get to know us.
@@heywhatsgudlol27 Psst. I'll let you in on a secret. You can't tell anyone though... ISTP's and ESTJ's are big softies. Their hard exterior is rather thin. Once your in, you will have found a very loyal person. Okay now. no telling Shhh.
@@FlamingCockatiel We are "mean", we are "rigid", we are "robots". That is usually on the outside. Spend enough time with one and you'll see the other side of them.
My father in law is an ISTJ. Very responsible and we can always rely on him. Once my family has a problem he gives a practical help, which we cannot deny as he is the head of the family 🙂We really feel safe behind his back. 👍
On the note about being in tune via Si, I don't have that whatsoever as an INFJ. Many times, I felt incredibly hungry and thought it was because I forgot to eat meals. Then proceeded to eat a lot of food, but still felt hungry. Turned out I was very dehydrated from forgetting to drink water and not from forgetting to eat. So basically, how did I survive up to this point?
As an INTJ, the ISTJ always sounded like a less cool version of us, but I've realized they are probably more important for society as a whole then we INTJs are. If it wasn't for these people, nothing would be running at all, never mind in a smooth and consistent way, and for that I have great appreciation for them. They are one of the unsung heroes of our time.
Internet likes to paint all sensors as the less cool version of intuitives it's hilarious. Cause personally, xSTJs always had more appeal to me than xNTJs.
They're not more important, though. Not even close. Even though they're much more in number. All the difference between our ancestors of 6 thousand years ago and now was achieved by... the Nerds. The NTs. The rest just repeat the same, Groundhog Day-style.
my brother is an ISTJ, I'm an INFP. Everytime i share my wildest dreams with him, we both joke about how impractical they are but afterwards he still supports my lofty ambitions :3 He is confounded by why the hell i gush so much about youtube crushes after i elaborately detail why it'll never happen with a smile on my face
I'm an INFP and was in a grip as ISTJ, I full well know why ISTJs usually don't like INFP now, and INFPs to ISTJs too. It was just for a bit tho, when he said "they're not being pessimistic, they're being real" that hit me well because I can relate when I was in a grip
From my perspective as an INFJ, I am really amazed by the ISTJs steadiness and approach to relationships. My best friend from university and my partner are both ISTJs. Even if they do not understand my thoughts or approach to life, they just accept it and show me a lot of support and practical help.
But doesn't it get frustrating fellow INFJ?? My partner and best friend are both ISTJs. When you look at compatibility, it says we're polar opposites. However, we share the same values, especially loyalty, which is why it works.
@@aspegel5281 It can be a good match if both respect each other's view and way of thinking and are mature (able to reflect). In the end, I walked away from the romantic relationship. For me, the reason was mainly bc he was extremely unstable, completely out of touch with his emotions, and dismissive of mine. Also, I think he is depressed and confused bc some things that happened in his life (he shared a little bit of his life story). Adding physical symptoms (he wanted to sleep all the time, and did not do anything) and the fact he said something different every day, he is not a healthy ISTJ but he denied that there is some kind of problem. Anyway, as every type can be unhealthy, ISTJs can be, too. My friend from university and pretty stable and kind person. I like to surround myself with types of people who can reflect and are open to different opinions and ways of living.
My husband is an ENFP, so he's constantly sharing ideas and plans with me, and I am always telling him what's wrong with them. It's tiring for both of us.
My partner is an ISTJ (I’m an ENFP) and I think that my partner brings the best out of me. And vice versa. Wishing you good luck and a lot of mutual understanding! I share a lot of ideas with my bf but since I know about MBTI I can objectively measure where I can actually succeed (FI-field) and where I would be absolutely no good (as a boss of a company for example). I advise you to introduce your husband to MBTI and leave him to process new information about ENFPs. It will make his view of the world more pragmatic and it will give him a freedom to understand himself without any external control.
@@iam4w3enfp Thank you for your good advice. I have been sharing with him, and you're right: it has helped understand himself and his view of the world better, as well as my view of the world. He is actually more willing to listen to me, understanding that I'm not trying to be hurtful. We both communicate better with each other now.
I'm an ISTJ according to that mbti test thingy. I'm not completely like this. Sometimes I'm chaotic too. I like sticking to my routines, like having to take a bath, brushing my teeth and drinking water at specific time in the day. If I don't stick too it, my whole day would be ruined, every thing I do would go wrong and I would go to a downwards spiral. One, time when I procrastinated at my school work, because, I was burnt out, I did not do so well in the whole semester. Yikes.
I like that Si steady footing. Making sure that the follow foot is Si firmly secure before the Ne foot "inches" forth. Not too far though, that is dangerous and irresponsible! And in no particular hurry;)
Can They Be Swayed By An Extra Charming ENTP? ENTPs Are The Most Right Brained And ISTJs Are The Most Left Brained. People Say It’s Not A Good Match But They Are The Most Attractive Type For Me.
Honestly, I feel bad when people share their plans with me and I instantly see all the ways it’ll go wrong. I don’t want to crush their dreams, but I also don’t want them to fail.
You talk like my friend 😭😭😭 Sometimes this is nice. Sometimes we'd clash, but we learn from each others a lot.
Its the useful of Ne inferior, your Ne can detest any negative scenario.
Straight facts
Sometimes, the best thing to do is sit back and let people make their own mistakes. If they ask you again, tell them what you saw the last time. That way you’re helping without running anyone down. At least that’s worked in my experience.
with me all i want to do is be able to sit by myself in quiet at school but people constantly tell me "are u a loner" "why dont u have any freinds" and its so annyoing to me cause i have no isue with it and prefer it to be like that, im in istj didnt exactly realte to what u said but just wanted to say it
Talking about my younger ISTJ brother, I've always said his life is as if he is steadily and calmly walking up an escalator at a consistent pace. Never wavering. Never slowing down. Never speeding up. Never getting distracted. Never running into or causing problems.
I love this! This describes my husband to a "t". There are no surprises with an ISTJ.
If you’re walking up an up elevator, are you technically walking down relative to the elevator?
What a sweetheart!
My life also appears like that from the outside but I’m anxious on the inside, making sure the future is predictable and I will not have to deal with things spontaneously and solve them creatively.
They have an extreme sense of internal balance but in order to maintain their internal balance, they can get upset easily when others interfere with it, not realizing we’re an interconnected species and the world doesn’t revolve around them so if they’re upset and another person is upset, they’ll mostly pay attention to their own upset.
Great!
I'm an ISTJ and live by the principle "I don't care if people think I'm boring as long as they know they can rely on me."
I feel like this type is the polar opposite of me. Glad to have yall I couldn't handle that.
But we can’t. Because when it comes to making the right decisions in groups, you guys always side with the manipulative bully.
@@cross-eyedmary6619 How did you reach this conclusion?
@@StephenGriffith-j1d By watching it happen in churches, in businesses, in schools. Why so defensive?
@@cross-eyedmary6619 Always? Isn't this generalising? Like, just because I see a lot of kind-hearted people getting easily manipulated by others doesn't mean all kind-hearted people can easily be manipulated. People are not the same, mind you.
ISTJs are the reason planes don’t hit each other, parachutes are packed properly and restaurants have health codes. We need them!
They are the people who read the terms and conditions
True. But we need them to stay out of managing and hiring PEOPLE. You guys are amazing at logistics but horrible judges of character!
@@cross-eyedmary6619 You've internalized a specific intance and are applying it externally out of pain, perhaps.
What happened?
@@StephenGriffith-j1d A specific instance? Try many different instances, many different ISTJs. It's not exactly hard to find ISTJs in leadership roles. Why is it so hard to admit your one area of weakness? Did I not lead with a solid enough compliment? Good grief. -INTP
@@cross-eyedmary6619 depends on the field. In order to be a great manager, not only do you need to be a great motivator of people, you also need to be very good at what you do or you will not command any respect since people will know you don’t know anything lol. Oftentimes, the competent ones do end up being the ISTJ and thus, their next level of natural progression in the workplace is promotion to being a manager. I would rather say instead of staying out of management, ISTJs need to learn to be more patient and understanding of people, and learn to make the team work more cohesively. Once again, totally depends on the field…for example, I wouldn’t see many ISTJs being in let’s say interpretive dance but can see many of them in accounting or law. Those fields require extensive detail orientation, even as a manager and you really can’t get by as a manager surviving on people skills alone.
2:39 "It's not pessimism, it's realism." I really like the way you put it.
Some people just need a reality check that.. *inflicts* them.
I always say this to my friends that i'm not pessimist but realist and they never believe it .-.
Facts
thank you this is exactly it. we're not pessimists, realism is just fix this part and then--
I say this to my psychologist and she calls me mad lmao
ISTJ the unnoticed pillars on whom we lean on
Not often are ISTJ's the subject of an MBTI video. This was excellent. I'm an ENFJ with an ISTJ husband. He's the sweetest, most stable and helpful person I know. He is a calming force for my chaotic Fe-Ni brain. He does frustrate me with his (in my mind) over-the-top attention to detail. I have a saying in our marriage: "If you want something done right, ask him. If you want something done, ask me."
I always say my life motto is: “if you want to do something, do it right.” What a coincidence ~istj
@@scullcandy4948 yes, but do you ever struggle to get it done because you can see all the things that can or do go wrong? That can be my husband's dilemma. 😫
@@cathyhart3946 I actually don’t really think about the things that will go wrong in the future, I only think about the mistakes that are currently happening and work on fixing those first. If that makes sense.
@@scullcandy4948 I think it would be more accurate to say that my husband thinks of all the things that have gone wrong in the past, so he doesn't have the energy to tackle it in the now. We are actually a good fit for each other. I encourage him to get started on projects, and once he starts, he's a machine until it's done to his satisfaction. He's also there to mop up my messes when I try to tackle things without thinking it all through. 🤣
@@cathyhart3946 haha that’s great! I’m glad you’ve found someone that makes you happy :))) have a nice day~
Steady, unassuming, humble, playful (with loved ones), ISTJs appreciate quality in people and things. 👍😊❤️
ISTJs = Best employees in most jobs
Depends. I met ISTJs who were eventually thrown out of the company because they were grumpy loners who couldn't work in a team and critiziced everybody for being too careless with their jobs. This first brought the protest of the co-workers and later the negative attention of the bosses who told them they don't fit into their team.
@@JackoBanon1 You've just described an employer the ISTJ would have been happy to leave.
What a shit employer.
Says far more about the employer than the ISTJs.
Probably incompetent and the ISTJs were showing him up.
@@JackoBanon1 I agree. Typically, those types of ISTJs are immature and underdeveloped, who are more common than their healthy counterparts. The more developed ISTJs are the ones who know when to speak, act, and give advice to people; rather than shoving their words down onto other people just because they don't fit their principles and beliefs.
My dad is an ISTJ and tbh he is actually one of the funniest, most caring ppl I know. Just because ISTJs focus on rather down to earth, practical, and logical things doesn’t mean that they are unemotional. To me ISTJs can actually be very wise and deep, and they have a superior skill in breaking down complex topics, often summing them up in one sentence. To me it seems that ISTJs actually care a lot, it’s just the way they communicate that is by making sure everything goes smoothly. Making sure that everything is organized and well thought out means that you care about a good outcome and therefore want to make people feel satisfied/happy in a way. They are always eager to find a solution or to help better a situation, pointing out a possible flaw in a plan, and suggesting alternatives, is the most efficient way to improve it. I never once felt like my ideas weren’t taken seriously or made fun of, bc ISTJ‘s usually always offer advice on what to do instead of the initial blue print, instead of just criticizing your idea and leaving it at that. I find them to have great morals too, most of the time they just act on them without sticking it into everyone’s faces. No one can truly match them when it comes to being responsible and dependable, I really really admire ISTJs. ⭐️ -ENFP
ISTJs do act out of emotion sometimes and it’s not good when that happens lol
ENFJ here!! I love ISTJs! always some of the nicest people. i struggle to explain my intuition and insights and they always find a way to rationalize it!! I love how honest they are, its a tool for improvement!
Do you have any examples?
I would so want to be an ISTJ. They sound like presistent but well living people, and such people that can plan with meticulousness. Being an INFP, it feels like these people are the organised and ambitious version of myself.
I am so tired of INFPs wanting to be another type,
Why can't you see your qualities?
ISTJs also have drawbacks
They can be boring, less creative and can follow the mainstream or society blindly in some cases
"Ok I may stereotyped it a bit, but I am typing in a hurry, lol"
The point is "and I know you may not be writing this comment 100% seriously, but.." you have to look for the potentials you have and achieve them rather than wishing things that won't happen, while also working on your negatives.
I have disabilities that make my mental processing speed very slow, and sometimes I wonder if I'm really INFP or if the "xNxP" part is just my disability.
I could also see myself as INTP, though, honestly. I think about everything deeply before acting.
I'm so tired of people.
ones say they want to be us, others imply we're boring.
Argh.
@@crazydiamond1273 well, that's what happens generally I guess. For some people the balance will be inclined more towards why they like you, while for others, why they dislike you, no matter who or what type you are.
In any case, ISTJs definitely have amazing qualities and that is a fact regardless of what Mary or Johnny from the block say.
It's best to just spend time more with people who appreciate you and you appreciate also, and not put way too much weight on the rest.
(You can probably tell I'm not ISTJ just by how much I write haha, sorry)
@@ahmedhabib2861 Of course. I wrote it kind of as a rant since I'm battling my own personality a bit, but I still wouldn't change who I am since I like being me. ISTJ's are usually described with having the traits I strive towards, which is why my comment was written like it was. INFP's still have a lot of strengths, which I like. It's just hard since I feel pretty lost in our society with my "slow" type of lifestyle. It would do me good to do better with some things and strive to be more comfortable outside my comfort zone (and am trying my best). I just really admire the ISTJ outlook and drive to get things done.
That first sentence is gold: "If some types are unstoppable force, then ISTJs are immovable objects." I can't help but laugh every single time.
we are objects :D
I really admire ISTJs, they always seem to have their shit together - INFP
i find them really boring
@@peatmaker1 i mean every type comes with bad qualities - and yeah they might not be the ones to go out to party with but anyone can be interesting if you get to know them beyond the surface level
@@peatmaker1 I'd rather be known as boring than crazy, loud, argumentative, variable
@@l0uderthanbombs I see where you're coming from.
@@peatmaker1 nice
This is my husband! I am INFJ and he is ISTJ. He’s always been my rock. His energy is like a consistent dedicated place. He’s also pretty sarcastic and funny. He’s a loner. Likes keeping things in order. I get on his nerves when I question things, try to dive too deep or am too lovey dovey. But having a difficult life he’s been my rock. 24 years
My wife is an ISTJ and I am an INTJ. It's rather surreal how similar we are in both general demeanor and drive. However despite this, we've had to invest a lot of patience and effort into our dynamics as a partnership. While we both look ahead, I construct as many feasible paths to achieving my ambitions as possible, whereas as you mentioned, her low Ne gives her a much more cynical view of the majority of them. Understandably despite being very similar types, this dichotomy made future roadmapping for us very difficult early on. While admittedly very frustrating for me as it can sometimes kill my dreams in the process (especially early on haha), I've grown to appreciate her attention to those details when we collaborate. It makes it a lot easier for me to lock into one particular path that is substantially more precise in it's accounting for finer details than I would predominantly produce on my own. And she's gradually grown to appreciate my perspective when multiple larger variables need to be taken into account. Above all else, she's the most dependable person I've ever met, and she keeps me on my toes.
A very helpful analysis! Thanks.
Finally and ISTJ How to Spot :D Thank you Nathan :) As an ISTJ, it's true. Yep, I can appear to be 'boring' to others, but yeah, it's how i am the way.. i am :)
You could call my ISTJ father anything but late for dinner. For him, the entire ritual surrounding eating was a religious experience. If dinner wasn't on time he became like a grumpy bear. His mashed potatoes had to be meticulously mashed and spread evenly with the proper amount of butter, salt and pepper before things were ready. His tea must be steeped for the proper amount of time, made in the same way every time or something was not right. There were procedures and they were to be followed... exactly. I suspect that Introverted Sensing Hero was at play here.
Hahahaha! You just described their home state. I’m surrounded by their little repetitive rituals all day. I love how they nestle into their comfy little daily ruts. Many of their ruts are around hygiene, eating, exercise/health and sleep schedules. All the natural things.
THIS IS MY DAD 😂😂 if we don’t dinner at 19 he becomes nervous cause his digestion is like programmed at that time
And also he goes to bed every night at the same hour with the same routine
And with the same position of the things for the next day
Yeah, that's my Dad 😂😂 He's a bit of an unhealthy ISTJ, so sometimes he'll criticize the food and then my ESFJ mother who's love language is words of affirmation will get so upset and then they'll start fighting 😂
Nice! Thought we'd forever be missing the ISTJ and ESFJ from this very good series.
Interesting that you had to add an extra minute for this one... but I suppose it fits the slow-burning energy of the ISTJ.
My little sister is an ISTJ. She is pretty awesome in her own little ways. She has always been the "grow up" in the family and she keeps me grounded (I'm an INFP). We get along great ☺️
I feel bad for ISTJs, we are living under so much continuos change and instability which theoretically is their biggest fear due to their Ne inferior.
My mum is an ISTJ and experiences a lot of anxiety right now because of the world situation that is changing so fast, destroying the stability she felt comfortable with. I feel so bad for everyone who experiences this now. Luckily, my mum has me (INFJ) and my boyfriend(INFP) living with her, so we can balance out her inferior Ne.
@@silviapisces3342 I trust my physical therapist that I could be an ENTJ, but I would love to be living today with computers that nobody expects to have a palette of more than 640 colors (with millions possible through composite artifacting); I really feel I don’t know of anyone who needs these colors to thrive in what do with them. The changes we are experiencing today feel too much out of common control to me.
@@alsatusmd1A13 I question the need of some technological advances, especially in the light of environmental concerns. Is the iPhone 13 really that much different from the iPhone 8 that everyone needs to upgrade? I myself don't have a smart phone.
@@jermania766 it doesn’t mean it takes the same effort as for other types to adapt though. I appear very calm but my thoughts are racing in the background and take the energy I should have used for better things 😁
conversely, i feel happy for us. this gets us to face our demons and sets us on the path to growth :D
Principled & uncompromising - GO ISTJs!
They are such an underrated type! ~ Nathan
Every time anyone talks about us i feel like the leitmotif is the same: "boring people", "structural", "love cleaning", while it can not be true at all for some of us.
I view them as a precious commodity for us intuitives, you help us fine tune our plans and goals so we dont end up failing, you help us survive the real world, the here and now, and I for one appreciate you.
@@silverfang5893 thank you for your kind words.
as an INFP with an older ISTJ brother, i can say it's absolutely true ! he is the type you can trust to do the job right and likes to take a lot of responsibility on himself , i love my older brother he always was and still is a role model for me , i just wish he would rely more on others and not overload himself with work and responsibilities , and i want to give the same advice for all ISTJs
Thank you for talking about ISTJs. My dad is ISTJ and I've been trying to understand him better, so that we don't argue as much.
That’s a great motivation for looking into a particular type. Using this as a tool to interact with people better is a really excellent move ~ Nathan
I love when my brother visits with his ISTJ wife (my sister-in-law).
She'll get down on her hands and knees and clean and dust that finned thing at the bottom of my fridge! She'll open up kitchen drawers and clean out the little bits of bread crumbs and coffee grounds from inside the drawers.
She'll pull out a full shelf of things in the fridge and clean that level thoroughly.
As an INFJ, I love my jokes -- to include paradox, innuendo, pun, dichotomy, and anecdotes, etc.
But for my ISTJ sister-in-law … who may not pick up the transition to humor, I have to announce, "Now, listen to this play on words," or "listen to this story…." Then she gets it right off.
Or if I've made a seamless transition to humor and she doesn't pick it up, I then explain that what I said, was a joke (Sometimes I explain the joke).
Almost always this is followed by a sudden loud guffaw from my sister-in-law(!).
Contrary to what is thought about ISTJs being stodgy, they ARE actually future oriented(!).
The INFJ would leap forward, and is willing to boldly make changes overnight. In contrast the ISTJ, will gladly place one foot into the future as long as the other foot is solidly planted in the past.
They'll be satisfied doing so because they know "what has worked in the past(!)."
Good description of an ISTJ.
I’m also INFJ and I do love xSTJs. I’ve never noticed the infamous personality clash between us. Yes, we are different and see a lot of things from different perspectives, but no conflict arises if all parties are mature and healthy individuals who are able to talk things through
@@regina8710 that's because xNFJs are compatible with xSTJs and often end up getting married
Nasty.
After waiting for the perfect time to watch this video, I met an ISTJ once, and this is true I am a fan of them, they like you to notice and take in count the details that matter for them, as well if you are not histrionic they will appreciate it too. A combination of respect their schedule, make them feel worth and being considerate without overwhelming or doing too much.
So accurate it hurts. Being so in tune with personalities makes me ponder about how social experiences run for you in general. In public are you breaking everyone down behind the scenes?
I cant imagine how much he analyses people, im just getting started on mbti and its already driving me crazy so to have this much knowledge... must be sooo stimulating to see it play out in real life
I am an ISTJ and this video is super relatable! I am super analytical and meticulous with the way I work and love keeping to myself!
Hi I think your videos are very right on. Growing up with ISTJs I have also noticed that the one word that really represents them is responsible. Plus, they have a funny sense of humor and lots of one-liners if you get to know them.
I had taken up a course and had a relatively easy progression but there was a girl who wasn't very educationally inclined and had been struggling and constantly repeating the course. Some classmates criticised her and insulted her calling her stupid but I defended her because she had something I seriously lack which is the never give up attitude. I admired her for that.
Anyway after a few years I dropped out of class to get a higher paying job that didn't allow the time to continue my studies. A couple years later I met the girl and learnt she had completed her Associate's Degree.
No one in the initial class including myself achieved that. I was soooo blown away and excited for her.
Now one of my sayings is
*Tenacity Trumps Talent!!!*
Needed this for my friend who's an ISTJ.
You nailed me on the head, my guy. 😅😅 As for bluntness, I would rather be quiet than compromise what I really think.
me an INTP: Okay, so i have a grand plan that’ll get us to where we need to be! *lays out plan*
My ISTJ partner: no.
I'm an ENFJ with ISTJ husband and we have many conversations like this. 🤣
Pretty much...Yes 😀😂
lmaoo yep
Wow same sitch with my Dad and step Mom lol
😂 me too intp with an istj ex-husband best friend and awesome father to our son, we raised his ex wife’s kids with our son. Best person ever I’ve learned the how part of doing from him.
as an entp i think istj's are cool
I noticed that the video is about istj, but istj is not in the majority of the comments, instead, most people are talking about an istj they know and I want to say that I kinda like this situation.
Anticipating all of the things that could go wrong was precisely what made me excel at my job. I was all about keeping things moving while having a system in place that would eliminate,mor at least minimize, the chance of something that was contrary to policy flying under the radar. While it’s a real bummer to imagine things going wrong, say, on a vacation, that kind of awareness allows one to build in some preemptive actions to avert disaster. If you think of some of the things n your life that HAVE gone wrong, I’d bet that in at least some of those situations, the ability to visualize different scenarios unfolding might have guided your actions in a way that would have prevented the bad thing from happening. So it’s not all negative.
3 minutes instead of just 2... Alright, I _partially_ forgive you for your past crimes.
Realist! Yes! That's what I say every time my ENTP husband calls me a party-pooper. I'm not glass half-full or half-empty. The glass is, what the glass is. I'm acutely aware of the reality of any given scenario.
ISTJ are one of the most easiest types to spot
they also have this specific expression plastered on their face
My mom is clearly and ISTJ and she makes sure that everything works. She has the flaw of being a perfectionist, and I say that is a flaw because wanting to give your 100% and expecting that everything goes according to a plan or idea is just shooting yourself in the foot, also, when she sees an inconvenient she wants to "abort the mission" without thinking that failure is part of the process.
My flatware drawer is organized and so are all of my dresser drawers.
Professor Nathan hits the nail on the head again with describing ISTJ's, spot on!
Haha yeah, ISTJ here, this is definitely all true. I especially relate to the point of being “tuned in with my physical sensations”. As a kid I was constantly called a hypochondriac... nothing big, I just found it to be neat, how you could notice something about physical senses through an entirely psychological system.
My father is ISTJ 😁 a little bit obsessed with cleaning and order, but very realistic and pragmatic. He is a very reserved person, with a strong moral and lots of habits that continue since I was born
He is not too warm or sensitive, but when you ask him help he is present, and he is very logic with his advices, and he helps keep me grounded and little bit more consistent in my projects
He can also talk about deep topics like philosophy , universe or religion, but not for too long
He prefers observing the world and point me what he is seeing
This is so true, observing the world is more interesting to ISTJ than discussing known and unmoving subject like religion, universe etc
@@blueis7630 yeah, and describing things or what he’s seeing
I know a few ISTJ's and I would describe them as "like to enforce the rules but not neccesarily follow the rules"
We enforce the rules that make sense. :)
Perhaps this INFP needs to seek out more ISTJs for mentors and friends!
Was relatable, didn't knew my MBTI personality type, Took the test, got ISTJ.
Anyways the realism is because of failures, disappointments, which means it became a part of one's personality, similarly with the input we get from life changes our personality traits and over time personality type, so don't think your MBTI personality type once defined or tested will remain the same.
I love this video. Short and sweet and to the point. Thank you Nathan!
ENTJ here, gathering some knowledge from TH-cam professors 👩🏻🎓👨🏻🏫
Sounds accurate for my istj mom. Sometimes I do feel for her, with an istp husband and istp daughter (yours truly), we can really get on her nerves when we jump into things instead of planning 70000 years ahead haha.
I’m dating an ISTJ at the moment (I’m an ENFP) and he’s just amazing. Never met anyone like him, but very very grateful to have him for as long as it lasts!
when istjs point out flaws in my plans, I actually appreciate it and I feel loved bcus it shows that they care about you and your future, at least a little. they can see the things I can’t, which I love. -enfp
As a little kid I was so weird..aggressive and didn't fit in with people. I cried or got angry a lot. In primary school I could socialize a bit, unfortunately I was still active. Today I'm out of high school, I've become: calmer, quiet (at times), forceful and a bit of a moral/ethical coach. I learn from facts and experience (although sometimes I have, those ideas). I'm more philosophical, and I like to learn psychology. I have trouble distinguishing T vs F, S vs N. I'm sure I'm I (although I like to see people), J (I try to keep order in my sand, and if I stand up for things that the other can't, doesn't know...). Trying to be reasonable and keep my head is really good for me. Stubbornness and logic are valuable to me. But my reactions are more emotional (anger, harshness,...), I don't cry in front of people anymore, I keep my emotions to myself. I can perfectly understand even more difficult ideas, or let's say imaginations. Intuition and Sensory perception are still fighting in me. And I would say I am IxTJ.
Sometimes I just say to myself:”Shut the f Up”, because I see too much bad stuff at plans of others 😂
As an ISTP who's friends with an ISTJ, this is so on point. Bro drinks well over enough water, he cooks for himself, (doesn't actually sleep that much but that's a whole different can of worms), and said "if there's a motive to change then change will happen. Not changing is a cause of not wanting to." In more or less the same words. I appreciate the bluntness and scrutiny honestly, it's a great and refreshing change from everyone else who just isn't capable of speaking what they're thinking without layers and layers of sugar coating.
"It's not pessimism, it's realism."
Not when you're the one giving an incredibly stubborn ISTJ the reality check. I'm an INTP and this is our (my ISTJ GF's) point of contention. Trying to convince her new and/or contrasting ideas feels like an act of futility. She's just so stubborn, it doesn't make any sense. Like I get that she's got her upbringing and I've got mine, but even on objective discussions where it's not a matter of opinion, she'll still sit there all proud about only what she knows and dismissing everything else. Every time I try to address a problem with her feels like gaslighting, so I often just end up just going "whatever, do your own thing" to the point where whenever she shares something, it became a habit of mine to default into asking her "do you still want my opinion?" first before anything. It's so constricting. I'm an INTP and often it seems to me that she's more idealistic than me.
My ISTJ husband is not a pessimist, he’s a disappointed optimist 😁 (poor sensors, they are always brought down by that pesky thing called reality)
How to spot an ISTJ? They noticed the video was 3 mins and the title card said 2 😁
They also noticed every time he got the two IXTJ types mixed up in the video itself.
Not sure if I’m ISTJ but this was the first thing I noticed as well haha then I’m wondering if he put it like that on purpose or accident? X’D
It’s normal, they have the same te fi axis
And then there's me, an INTP who didn't even notice till i read your comment.
Omg. I totally noticed that. I wondered why the video seemed longer than I expected
If I had any doubt that my brother is an ISTJ they are gone. This described him perfectly.
As an ENTP, ISTJ’s are the type I’m most attracted to.🔥 They compliment my weaknesses with planning, hard work and organization so well. Like the guy I work with right now.
I'm quite sure you meant they complEment your weaknesses. 😅
Im so glad you made a nother one of these! Mr. Nathan if you like it would be super amazing if you brought out one for every type :) it really helps understand about mbti and the way you look at it is so detailed. Looking at every type you explain how the functions may manifest in the most different ways even against the typical clichés. Thats what I love about your videos. Everyone is different and how they use their functions may differ by what experiences they have and you make it easy to understand :D thank you 🎀
Wow, that's kind of flattering, being an ISTJ myself. Now I want to hear about my negative side...
I believe there’s a “Dark side of the ISTJ” video… and if there isn’t then I should make one! ~ Nathan
ISTJ here as well. Our negatives can be that we can be too lost in the details and that can lead us to being short sighted. It triggers our tertiary Fi to be upset when things are inefficient or didn’t go as planned, but we totally missed that even though we went off the beaten path, we ended up having a lot of fun and made a lot of precious memories doing so…and that’s what really matters in life. Another weakness is we aren’t very good at just listening and letting someone just rant when they present us with a problem. We have an instinct to problem solve because we just want to make our loved ones problems go away and then they wouldn’t be upset. However, we don’t always realize that sometimes the person already knows what they need to do, but all they really wanted from us was a listening ear and some comfort. I had to look up TH-cam videos and practice this Fe way of listening to bring more comfort to my loved ones who just needed some comfort.
ISTJs are like rocks 🪨
"ST" types scare me when described. Then when I meet one, we kinda get along without too much effort. And this coming from me, an ISTP...
We aren't so bad once you get to know us.
i know.they are scary.
@@heywhatsgudlol27 Psst. I'll let you in on a secret. You can't tell anyone though... ISTP's and ESTJ's are big softies. Their hard exterior is rather thin. Once your in, you will have found a very loyal person.
Okay now. no telling Shhh.
@@PhotoRubio bruh... 😂love this
What is so scary about having the "ST" in the middle versus anything else? Preternatural seriousness?
@@FlamingCockatiel We are "mean", we are "rigid", we are "robots". That is usually on the outside. Spend enough time with one and you'll see the other side of them.
My father in law is an ISTJ. Very responsible and we can always rely on him. Once my family has a problem he gives a practical help, which we cannot deny as he is the head of the family 🙂We really feel safe behind his back. 👍
On the note about being in tune via Si, I don't have that whatsoever as an INFJ. Many times, I felt incredibly hungry and thought it was because I forgot to eat meals. Then proceeded to eat a lot of food, but still felt hungry. Turned out I was very dehydrated from forgetting to drink water and not from forgetting to eat. So basically, how did I survive up to this point?
As an INTJ, the ISTJ always sounded like a less cool version of us, but I've realized they are probably more important for society as a whole then we INTJs are. If it wasn't for these people, nothing would be running at all, never mind in a smooth and consistent way, and for that I have great appreciation for them. They are one of the unsung heroes of our time.
Internet likes to paint all sensors as the less cool version of intuitives it's hilarious. Cause personally, xSTJs always had more appeal to me than xNTJs.
🤨🤨🤨🤨
They're not more important, though.
Not even close. Even though they're much more in number.
All the difference between our ancestors of 6 thousand years ago and now was achieved by... the Nerds. The NTs.
The rest just repeat the same, Groundhog Day-style.
Basically ISTJ's are perfect. - INFJ
Yep. INFJ here, my younger ISTJ brother is almost quite literally perfect in every way.
It's amazing the number of _NFJs here - who all love ISTJs!
I wonder why...
- INTP
my brother is an ISTJ, I'm an INFP. Everytime i share my wildest dreams with him, we both joke about how impractical they are but afterwards he still supports my lofty ambitions :3
He is confounded by why the hell i gush so much about youtube crushes after i elaborately detail why it'll never happen with a smile on my face
I'm an INFP and was in a grip as ISTJ, I full well know why ISTJs usually don't like INFP now, and INFPs to ISTJs too. It was just for a bit tho, when he said "they're not being pessimistic, they're being real" that hit me well because I can relate when I was in a grip
From my perspective as an INFJ, I am really amazed by the ISTJs steadiness and approach to relationships. My best friend from university and my partner are both ISTJs. Even if they do not understand my thoughts or approach to life, they just accept it and show me a lot of support and practical help.
But doesn't it get frustrating fellow INFJ?? My partner and best friend are both ISTJs. When you look at compatibility, it says we're polar opposites. However, we share the same values, especially loyalty, which is why it works.
@@aspegel5281 It can be a good match if both respect each other's view and way of thinking and are mature (able to reflect). In the end, I walked away from the romantic relationship. For me, the reason was mainly bc he was extremely unstable, completely out of touch with his emotions, and dismissive of mine. Also, I think he is depressed and confused bc some things that happened in his life (he shared a little bit of his life story). Adding physical symptoms (he wanted to sleep all the time, and did not do anything) and the fact he said something different every day, he is not a healthy ISTJ but he denied that there is some kind of problem.
Anyway, as every type can be unhealthy, ISTJs can be, too. My friend from university and pretty stable and kind person. I like to surround myself with types of people who can reflect and are open to different opinions and ways of living.
I am enfp but love istj they are my favorite people and I get along with them really well! :D
I'm an istp and I wish I was an istj
I dont see why
as an ISTJ, i 100% agree with everything said in this video lol
yes, we will outlast others. especially the enfp’s who can tend to be superstars…but then…squirrel! gotta go chase it!
enfp-t here... oh no!
When you say: "...or lurk in the shadows", I feel really tempted.
My husband is an ENFP, so he's constantly sharing ideas and plans with me, and I am always telling him what's wrong with them. It's tiring for both of us.
My partner is an ISTJ (I’m an ENFP) and I think that my partner brings the best out of me. And vice versa. Wishing you good luck and a lot of mutual understanding!
I share a lot of ideas with my bf but since I know about MBTI I can objectively measure where I can actually succeed (FI-field) and where I would be absolutely no good (as a boss of a company for example). I advise you to introduce your husband to MBTI and leave him to process new information about ENFPs. It will make his view of the world more pragmatic and it will give him a freedom to understand himself without any external control.
@@iam4w3enfp Thank you for your good advice. I have been sharing with him, and you're right: it has helped understand himself and his view of the world better, as well as my view of the world. He is actually more willing to listen to me, understanding that I'm not trying to be hurtful. We both communicate better with each other now.
Angela from the Office
Yes, also darth vader
I also think stanley from the office might be istj
thanks for making a video about the exact opposite of my personality, enfp
I'm an ISTJ according to that mbti test thingy. I'm not completely like this. Sometimes I'm chaotic too. I like sticking to my routines, like having to take a bath, brushing my teeth and drinking water at specific time in the day. If I don't stick too it, my whole day would be ruined, every thing I do would go wrong and I would go to a downwards spiral. One, time when I procrastinated at my school work, because, I was burnt out, I did not do so well in the whole semester. Yikes.
love who istj's content peaks
As an infp I had the best and the longest relationship with istj.
They are nice -infp
I’m an entp with an istj mother. I’m sure you can imagine how well we go together lol.
You’re can’t-be-more right expert for us❤❤❤❤😂
When you have a fav anime character that is of this type (Kita Shinsuke)
I like that Si steady footing. Making sure that the follow foot is Si firmly secure before the Ne foot "inches" forth. Not too far though, that is dangerous and irresponsible! And in no particular hurry;)
Can They Be Swayed By An Extra Charming ENTP? ENTPs Are The Most Right Brained And ISTJs Are The Most Left Brained. People Say It’s Not A Good Match But They Are The Most Attractive Type For Me.
@Bröther May I Have Some Lööps Really? Is It That Simple? I Feel I Would Bring Adventure And Excitement To Her Boring Life Of Being A Doctor.
It depends if the charm is genuine or self-serving. I've read enough true crime that I am aware that charm can be deceiving.
I'm an INTP with what I believe to be an ISTJ mom. We are completely out of sync.
Likewise I am INTP and I'm fairly certain my mom is ISTJ. She's lovely and we get along fine...but, yeah, our worlds are not that alike.
SAME HERE SOMEBODY SAVE ME
So basically an istj would be perfect in the ultramarines chapter
So this is my personality type, I see it, with erratic spontaneous behavior when stagnation kicks in.
Yes, yes, "realism" --not pessimism!
How to spot and autistic ISTJ : Knocks perfume off the shelf and pees on the floor
Thank you.
Look for the robots in the room.
😅😅 Hey, we are not that bad.
Who said anything about bad? :D
You're handsome
Do you have the INFP and INTP versions?
Hopefully Nathan won't mind me butting in here, but they're both on his "The Types in 2 Minutes" playlist
A perfect man
Yeah. I felt like I’m being described.