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Welcome to Part 2 of What Personality Type Am I? If you haven’t read the first part yet, I would encourage starting with that one here. In this second part, I’ll be focusing on the next three personality aspects and how knowing which way you lean can help you navigate this world more efficiently: Idea Generator vs Idea Executor, Researcher vs Intuit, and Putting It All Together.

Your Personality at a Glance:

• Introvert vs Extrovert 
• Emotional vs Logical
• Responder vs Initiator
• Idea Generator vs Idea Executor
• Researcher vs Intuit
• Putting it all together

Let’s take a closer look into the different aspects of your personality:

Are you an Idea Generator or an Idea Executor? 

Who is an Idea Generator?

• Are ideas flying in and out faster than you can put them down, then you’re most likely an Idea Generator? This is the type of person who has more projects on their plate than they know what to do with. 
• This is also the multi-tasking type, the one who has ten screens open on their laptop, plus a few books or notebooks lying open in front of them. They have many irons in the fire and they can usually handle many projects going on at the same time.
• This type has lots of energy to get things done, as well as generate new ideas in bulk. They can keep going for long hours without burning out as long as there’s enough new tasks coming in and out.

Benefits and pitfalls of being an Idea Generator?

• The benefits of being an Idea Generator are that you can get things done quicker, hold more than two ideas in your head at any given time, and accomplish many things in a short period. Multi-tasking is your strength, not a problem to conquer.
  • Another benefit would be you’re better at delegating tasks while you focus more on generating new ideas, and you also have an easier time doing many things on your own without needing much help from others.
  • Your ability to multi-task can lead to many accomplishments. You’re good at learning new things and could get certified in multiple areas with your quick attention span and love for taking on many projects. 
  • You have an easier time letting go of things, as well as starting over. There’s more where that came from. Because of your ability to quickly let go, makes you more fun to be around.
• The pitfalls of this type are although you can get more things done, you’re also at risk of not doing the most thorough job on any one thing and frustrating a lot of people. 
  • Impatience can be a problem. You’re too fast so you want to see results just as fast. However, seeing results is not always up to you. All you can do is do your best and wait for results to trickle in at their own pace.
  • Busyness does not always equal results. This person might have a harder time focusing on any one thing for too long. It may feel like that one task becomes stale and boring before it’s complete, leaving a trail of unfinished projects.
  • Susceptible to burning bridges. Being as fast as you are may not only be frustrating for those around you who are not as fast, but can cause you to bail too soon. Because building relationships takes time, Idea Generators may not stick around long enough to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Who is an Idea Executor?

• Do you love digging into that project or composing that song? Do you spend hours on one task or project and don’t feel satisfied until your job is done before moving on to the next thing? If so, you’re most likely an Idea Executor.
• This is the type that has an easier time doing one thing at a time, going from point A to point B to point C. They don’t want to jump around from project to project, but delve into that one task to the fullest until it is done.
• This type has stronger attention to detail and the ability to focus. You can do a much more thorough and qualitatively better job than the Idea Generator types. You have the potential to achieve mastery in your field, as well as finish projects.

Benefits and pitfalls of being an Idea Executor?

• The benefits of being an Idea Executor is that the mastery of your work can lead to good results. People will recognize your thoroughness and proficiency and keep coming back for more. Being single-minded is your strength, not a problem. 
  • You can put all your eggs into one basket and continue weaving that basket to your heart’s content. Obtaining degrees, certifications, or mastery in that one field or area of study that you love is your strength. You can spend your entire life focusing on one thing and just keep getting better and better at it.
  • Your ability to finish projects can bring you much success and recognition.
  • People can rely on you to stick around for better or worse.
• The pitfalls of this type are that your one-task-at-a-time proficiency might make you move more slowly and cause you to miss out on certain opportunities. 
  • It is sometimes harder for this type to see the bigger picture because they get too mired in the details. Overarching themes and goals could be more daunting.
  • Starting over is a lot harder. Since finishing that one project is so important, this type might spend too much time on that one thing before realizing that it was the wrong direction. 
  • This type may have a harder time letting go of unfulfilling partnerships or jobs.

Are you more of a Researcher or an Intuit?

As the names suggest, researchers tend to be more of fact-finders and want to know how and why they know something; whereas intuits just seem to know things and don’t necessarily need to know how they know. If you’re not quite sure which way you lean, take the test to find out:

Researcher vs an Intuit Test

• When you want to know something new or when you look for answers in general, do you tend to look for these answers on informational sites and through other external methods, or do you typically get a sense of the answer, like a gut feeling, and trust that? 
  • If you’re the “go look for the answer” type, then you lean toward the Researcher.
  • If you’re the “get the sense” type, then you’re more of an Intuit.
• Keep in mind that since it’s so easy to fact-check nowadays with the internet at our fingertips, even the more intuitive types use methods like Google to get information than ever before. Where the two types vary is where you like to spend more of your time. 
  • Do you enjoy digging for information, obtaining clarification, and fact-checking things for your projects and activities? Do you spend quite a bit of time doing it? If so, you’re more the Researcher.
  • Or do you enjoy spending more of your time feeling things out by waiting for the right time, getting a sense of people, and working through a felt-sense rather than information gathering? If so, you’re more the Intuit.

Other key differences between the Researcher and the Intuit include:

• Both the Researcher and the Intuit can get an inkling about something. The difference would be that the Researcher will not take the “inkling” at face value but fact-check it. Whereas, the Intuit is more likely to trust the “inkling” as the real deal. 
• The two also navigate their worlds in different ways. For instance, a more research-minded person is more practical and logical with the way they approach life and work. An intuit, however, is more likely a feeler by nature, and cannot always explain how they know what is the right thing for them to do. 
• Intuits also pay more attention to the imaginative and the original, spending more time on the future and what’s possible; whereas, researchers have more trust in their past experiences and present realities, spending more time on the practical. 

What are the benefits of knowing whether you’re an Intuit or a Researcher type?

• Knowing where your strength lies can help you find your way in this world, as well as the answers you seek in your unique way. Many of us feel that we should do what everyone else is doing and find what we’re looking for by tried and true methods of fact-checking, for instance. But getting mired in the facts may kill the inkling that has been initially gifted to an Intuit.
• The opposite is true for Researcher types. Some of us feel like we should just know whether something is correct for us without going out there and testing it out. If you’re a Researcher, however, testing and checking something out first will give you the confidence you need whether to proceed or not.

Putting It All Together

By now, you’re pretty familiar with the different personality traits. The described characteristics are by no means the full spectrum of who we all are. Who we are is indescribable and cannot be pinned down by any system.

We are patterned beings however, comprised of different traits, histories, and conditionings. It is the combination of the different types that make up your unique traits. We all fall under multiple categories for each type, so we are not just one and none of the other types. 

• Not all Introverts are Researchers and Responders. You can be both an Introvert and an Idea Generator or an Extrovert and an Intuit. Any type can be more emotional or logical, as well as more of a Responder or an Initiator.

Each combination of types comes with their unique strengths and abilities that can make you successful in whatever you do. When you become familiar with how your particular personality works, you can use your strengths to your advantage and flow through life with more ease.

By being exactly who you are, you can flourish!

Read Part 1 here

For more information on personality types, such as Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, or Human Design, feel free to ask questions in your comments, subscribe to get notified of new articles, or visit sessions and services to book a personalized reading.

*A version of What Personality Type Am I articles has been originally published by the same author for ND Pendant Artists under the article name: Is Going Independent Right For Your Personality.

When we first start our search for who am I, we typically begin with our personality. Although who we all are is an indescribable presence, there are benefits to navigating this world by understanding your particular pattern or personality.

I have studied personality types across many modalities, including Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, and Human Design. Because the subject of personality is so extensive, it’s been divided into two parts. In this post, I will focus on the first three aspects of personality: Introvert vs Extrovert, Emotional vs Logical, and Responder vs Initiator.

Your Personality at a Glance:

• Introvert vs Extrovert 
• Emotional vs Logical 
• Responder vs Initiator
• Idea Generator vs Idea Executor
• Researcher vs Intuit
• Putting It All Together

Let’s take a closer look into your personality:

Are you an Introvert or an Extrovert?

There’s a misconception that introverts are shy and extroverts are not. Neither is necessarily true. See below for definitions.

Myers-Briggs’ 16 Personalities defines them as follows: 

• Introverts are quiet, reserved, self-sufficient, more comfortable being alone. Also they reenergize through alone time instead of socializing, which could feel draining. They don’t mind being around people; just not all the time. They process thoughts, emotions, and information internally. 
• Extroverts are active, outgoing, like to take initiative, talk more than listen. They reenergize by being with other people instead of through alone time, which can feel depressing to them. They don’t mind being alone; just not all the time. They process thoughts, emotions, and information through external feedback.
• Introvert vs Extrovert test—Which one are you? If you don’t already know whether you are more introverted or extroverted, you can find many tests online to help you figure out which one you are. The simplest way to gauge if you’re one or the other is to ask yourself: How do I re-energize? What gives me more energy—when I’m around other people or alone? 

What are the benefits of knowing whether you’re an Introvert or an Extrovert?

• Each type is a strength, but knowing how your particular strength functions will help you navigate this world more efficiently. For instance, if you’re an introvert and you get most of your energy from your alone time, then scheduling too many social engagements might not fare well for your creativity or productivity. The opposite goes for extroverts.
• How you approach your daily life and career will vary based on your introverted or extroverted personality type. If you are an extrovert, you will probably feel more in your element speaking your mind and working with larger groups. If you are an introvert, you might feel more comfortable engaging with people one-on-one. 
• Most importantly, you don’t have to change or hide who you are based on what’s considered more socially acceptable or profitable. In today’s world, there are just as many opportunities for introverts as extroverts. Embrace your unique personality. 

Are You More Emotional or Logical? 

The two do not have to be mutually exclusive. However, people do tend to lean consistently one way or another. Many of us already know which way we lean. 

• If you are more emotional, you probably spend a lot more time in your feelings, contemplating, and expressing yourself creatively. The emotional types tend to be more temperamental and feel different from other people. They’re less practical but more in-tuned with what feels right.
• If you are more logical, you probably spend more time on practical matters, such as researching, taken care of the logistics, and getting things done in an organized and efficient manner. The logical types tend to trust their thinking more than their feelings, as well as facts vs hunches.
• It’s possible to be both emotional and practical with the way you approach life. You can be in-tuned with your feelings and be efficient. The trick is what takes your attention? Let’s do a quick test:
  If emotional matters tend to hinder your flow, then your feelings rule. If practical matters tend to suppress your emotions, then your logic rules.

What are the benefits of knowing whether you’re an Emotional or Logical being?

• You can focus more on your strengths. As an emotional type, you will be drawn to different things in different ways than a logical type. Embracing your unique interests will enhance your gifts rather than make you feel like you can’t do something right. We’re not all meant to be doing the same things.
• Knowing whether you’re a feeling or a thinking type points you to where you should put your attention and what you can trust. If you’re a feeler, then until something “feels” right, you don’t have to trust what doesn’t. If you’re a thinker, then until you’ve tested something out, you don’t have to comply.
• If you’re a bit of both, then you have the option to jump from one to the other as you see fit. As long as you’re being honest with yourself and not forcing something that doesn’t feel natural to you, then go with your current flow.

Are You a Responder or an Initiator? 

What does it mean to be a Responder? And what are some strengths and weaknesses?

• Your strengths lie in the response versus initiating action. You would much rather be asked than do the asking. You feel more comfortable with being delegated to than delegating.
• Spearheading a project, especially from scratch may seem more daunting and you would much rather just focus on what you love doing and leave all the big decision-making to someone else. It doesn’t mean you can’t start projects, but you would much rather lose yourself in a task you enjoy than worry about the big picture. 
• Responders can work long hours on activities that bring them joy or out of duty to someone else. Working with others feels more of a collaborative effort than a nuisance. 
• Some weaknesses may include: indecisiveness, losing track of the goal, or stalemating. 

What does it mean to be an Initiator? And what are some strengths and weaknesses?

• Your strengths lie in initiating actions and projects. You probably dislike being told what to do and much rather either delegate tasks to others or do it all yourself.
• Starting projects from scratch may feel more exciting than daunting. You can make big decisions with ease, and probably with a skip in your step. You most likely enjoy the big picture stuff more than getting mired in the details.
• Because Initiators are not afraid of taking initiative, they could be met with more resistance if they just do stuff without telling people where their headspace is at. If you are starting or changing your creative direction or business, for instance, then you might have an easier time if you inform your fans or clients first. 
• Initiators don’t usually enjoy explaining to others what they want to do. However, by including other people in your decision-making, not only might get you the help you need, but you can avoid a potential backlash. 
• Weaknesses may include: aggressiveness, skipping important steps, or overestimating your reach.

Read Part 2 Here

For more information on personality types, such as Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, or Human Design, feel free to ask questions in your comments, subscribe to get notified of new articles, or visit sessions and services to book a personalized reading.

*A version of What Personality Type Am I articles has been originally published by the same author for ND Pendant Artists under the article name: Is Going Independent Right For Your Personality.