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Mike's Personality Max Report

ENTP, Originator, Intellectual, Extraverted, Visual, Linguistic

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You have a unique set of traits that make you who you are. The study of personality identifies and organizes your characteristics and behaviors in such a way as to help you better understand yourself. Your Personality Max report is intended to equip you to lead a more effective and fulfilling life.

Your Personality Type is ENTP (Originator)

Extraverted (E) + Intuitive (N) + Thinking (T) + Perceiving (P)
Strength of Mike's Preferences

Your Temperament is NT (Intellectual)

Intuitive (N) + Thinking (T)
Temperaments in Population

Your Top Intelligences are Visual and Linguistic

Mike's Multiple Intelligences
Mike's Multiple Intelligences

"Personality is to a man what perfume is to a flower." — Charles M. Schwab

Your Personality Type

Your Personality Type in the Population
Personality Types in Population Legend

Your personality type is ENTP. This is based on your four Preferences: Extraversion (E), Intuition (N), Thinking (T) and Perceiving (P).

Many of today's theories of psychological typology are based on the work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung, who wrote Psychological Types in 1921. He was the founder of analytical psychology, which studies the motivations underlying human behavior.

Your personality type is a detailed classification of the innate characteristics that make you who you are. Each of the four temperaments can be divided into four types, making a total of 16 distinct personality types. As with Temperament, your type is determined by the strength of your preferences.

No personality type is better than another. Each person has a unique set of equally valuable characteristics. Understanding your type can be useful in many ways, including relationships and school or career.

ENTP - The "Originator"

ENTP Population

ENTPs are innovative, flexible and see endless possibilities. They are very enthusiastic about the ideas they generate. They are inventive, intellectually quick and skilled at what they do. They thrive at finding crafty solutions to technical problems. They are gifted at coming up with new and efficient approaches.

"The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything." — Theodore Roosevelt

ENTPs direct their energy outward. They are assertive, talkative and gregarious. They are expressive and enthusiastic. ENTPs are energized by interaction. Originators are Intuitive. They are deeply imaginative and inventive. Their thought process is abstract and theoretical. Originators are complex and future-focused.

ENTPs by Gender Pie Chart

Originators are Thinkers that are objective and logical. They are impersonal, rational and thick-skinned. They make decisions with their head and are driven by logic. ENTPs are flexible and often carefree. They like to keep their options open. They are spontaneous and comfortable with change.

ENTPs define relationships in terms of creativity and problem solving. They enjoy the give and take of relationships and love to debate. Originators are helpful and supportive partners. Although they might have intense feelings inside they are often unable to communicate them. They love to share interests and ideas with those closest to them.

ENTPs appreciate the synergy created when people work together and share ideas and talents. They value fairness and consistency. They are great coaches who are driven to help others make their projects bigger, better and more impactful. They appreciate openness and value honesty in their colleagues. ENTPs are quintessential entrepreneurs.

Originators learn by getting involved. They often dislike lectures, routine and details. They go from one interest to another and need the freedom to explore all of them. They are interested in arguments, challenges and projects that can be used and marketed. They learn by arguing and challenging.

ENTPs see life as a puzzle or a chess board where they need to make all the pieces fit together. They are deeply curious, inventive and enthusiastic. Their greatest contribution is their ability to pursue and succeed at any risk-taking venture.

Characteristic of an ENTP

  • Innovative
  • Perceptive
  • Future-focused
  • Curious
  • Logical
  • Imaginative
  • Crafty
  • Theoretical
  • Enthusiastic
  • Objective
  • Introspective
  • Impersonal
  • Inventive
  • Assertive
  • Flexible
  • Carefree
  • Gregarious
  • Intellectual
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Complex
  • Non-conforming
  • Fearless
  • Efficient
  • Exciting

Typical Strengths

  • Driven to self-improvement
  • Excellent communicator
  • Great at generating ideas
  • Charming, popular and enthusiastic
  • Laid back and flexible

Possible Weaknesses

  • Poor follow-up skills
  • Gets bored in relationships
  • Argumentative
  • Risk taker with money
  • ENTPs make up 4.5% of all 16 personality types. ENTPs are one of the least common personality types. Of the NT types, ENTPs are the most common.
  • 1 in every 16 males is an ENTP (6% of all males). 1 in every 33 females is an ENTP (3% of all females). Female ENTPs are one of the most rare type-gender combinations.
  • There are significantly more male ENTPs than there are female ENTPs, with males outnumbering females by 2 to 1. One reason there are more male ENTPs is that males tend to be Thinkers (T) while females are more often Feelers (F).

Your Cognitive Functions

You engage the world through four cognitive functions. Each function is directed outward toward people and surroundings (Extraverted) or inward toward your thoughts (Introverted). Your primary function is Extraverted Intuition and secondary is Introverted Thinking.

Extraverted Intuition (Primary Function)

You use this function most often. With Intuition (N), you process new information through impressions, possibilities and meanings. Extraverted Intuition is what allows you to see different paths or ways. When you receive information, you are able to see that there is more than one way to look at things.

Introverted Thinking (Secondary Function)

Your use of this function is somewhat high. While Thinking (T), you make decisions based on logic and reason. The Introverted Thinking function enables you to categorize and analyze information that you receive. It is the ability to identify inconsistencies and know how things work as well the ability to solve problems.

Extraverted Feeling (Tertiary Function)

You use this function but to a lesser degree. When Feeling (F), you make decisions based on feelings. The Extraverted Feeling function allows you to tune your behavior to the needs of others. Is it the ability to relate and the desire to connect with others with warmth and consideration as well as draw others out and responds to expressed or unexpressed needs.

Introverted Sensing (Least Function)

You use this function least of the four. Through Sensing (S), you process data with your five senses. The Introverted Sensing function allows you to remember data in detail and to compare it with current information. It is the ability to link present experiences to past experiences in search for a connection.

Famous People of Your Type

Here is a sampling of famous people and fictional characters that are likely to be ENTPs like you.

  • Alexander the Great
    King, Military Commander
  • Sir Walter Raleigh
    Writer, Poet, Explorer
  • Walt Disney
    Filmmaker, Entrepreneur
  • Richard Feynman
    Physicist
  • Nikola Tesla
    Inventor, Physicist, Engineer
  • John Adams
    American President
  • James A. Garfield
    American President
  • Rutherford B. Hayes
    American President
  • Theodore Roosevelt
    American President
  • Thomas Edison
    Inventor
  • Julia Child
    Chef, Author, TV Personality
  • George Carlin
    Comedian, Actor, Author
  • John Candy
    Comedian, Actor
  • Weird Al Yankovic
    Musician (Satire/Parody)
  • Marilyn Vos Savant
    Author, Lecturer, Playwright
  • Alfred Hitchcock
    Filmmaker (The Birds)
  • Tom Hanks
    Actor
  • David Spade
    Actor, Comedian
  • Celine Dion
    Singer
  • Matthew Perry
    Actor (Friends)
  • Rodney Dangerfield
    Comedian, Actor
  • Lewis Carroll
    Author (Alice in Wonderland)
  • Mercutio
    Romeo and Juliet
  • Emmett "Doc" Brown
    Back to the Future
  • Q
    James Bond
  • Cosmo Kramer
    Seinfeld
  • Bugs Bunny
    Looney Tunes
  • Shirley Feeney
    Laverne & Shirley
  • Polly Prince
    Along Came Polly
  • Gilbert Blythe
    Anne of Green Gables
  • Ed
    Cowboy Bebop
  • Wile E. Coyote
    Road Runner (Looney Tunes)
  • Tom Sawyer
    The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
  • Q
    Star Trek: The Next Generation

Career Matches for Your Type

ENTPs may find satisfaction with the following careers which tend to match well with their Originator personality. This list is not exhaustive and these are not guaranteed to be perfect matches for you but this may be a helpful starting point if you are planning to pursue a new career.

  • Engineer
  • Computer Analyst
  • Computer Programmer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Inventor
  • Journalist
  • Lawyer/Attorney
  • Marketer
  • Politician
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologist
  • Consultant
  • Scientist
  • Systems Analyst
  • Writer
  • Photographer
  • Sales Agent
  • Comedian
  • Actor/Actress
  • Musician

Your Temperament

Your Temperament in the Population Your temperament is NT since you lean toward the Intuition (N) and Thinking (T) preferences. We identify your temperament by the strength of your Preferences. Many psychologists, philosophers and other thinkers have for centuries proposed that there are four temperaments that can describe a person.

Temperament is a more broad classification than Personality Type. Each of the four temperaments is like an umbrella over four related personality types (for a total of 16 personality types).

NT - The "Intellectual"

Intellectuals (NTs) are intelligent, independent and determined.

They are high-achievers, driven not only to acquire but also to master large amounts of information. They are self-sufficient, logical and value reason. While Intellectuals have a desire to know everything, they also tend to question anything. Their keen interest in investigation and questioning make them great researchers and inventors.

They are good at seeing the "big picture." They work well alone and are able to concentrate and study for long periods of time. Intellectuals enjoy abstract and theoretical discussions. They respect brilliance and self-reliance in others. Intellectuals dislike illogical instructions and emotional conversations.

NT Population by Gender
"The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts." — C.S. Lewis

Famous Intellectuals

  • Thomas Edison
    Inventor
  • Margaret Thatcher
    British Prime Minister
  • Franklin Roosevelt
    American President
  • Harrison Ford
    Actor
  • Thomas Jefferson
    American President
  • Julia Child
    Chef, Author
  • Walter Raleigh
    Writer, Poet, Explorer
  • Nikola Tesla
    Inventor, Physicist
  • Bill Gates
    Microsoft Founder
  • Sir Isaac Newton
    Astronomer
  • Jane Austen
    Author
  • C. S. Lewis
    Apologist, Author
  • Schwarzenegger
    Actor, Calif. Governor
  • Walt Disney
    Entrepreneur
  • Lance Armstrong
    Cyclist
  • Meryl Streep
    Actress
  • Carl Jung
    Psychiatrist
  • Albert Einstein
    Physicist
  • Abraham Lincoln
    American President
  • Socrates
    Greek Philosopher
  • Susan B. Anthony
    Civil Rights Leader
  • Gandalf
    Lord of the Rings
  • 'Doc' Brown
    Back to the Future
  • Cosmo Kramer
    Seinfeld
  • Bugs Bunny
    Looney Tunes
  • Mr. Darcy
    Pride and Prejudice
  • Michael Corleone
    The Godfather
  • Data
    Star Trek

Intellectual Career Matches

NT's are commonly skilled at and often find satisfaction with the following careers.

  • Engineer
  • Scientist
  • Inventor
  • Programmer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Consultant
  • Entrepreneur
  • Writer
  • Psychologist
  • Teacher/Professor
  • Lawyer/Attorney
  • Judge
  • NTs make up only about 12% of the general population.
  • Female NTs are the most rare of all temperament-gender combinations, at just 3% of all people.
  • Many notable thinkers, inventors and scientists have been NTs.

Your Preferences

Your preferences are Extraversion (E), Intuition (N), Thinking (T) and Perceiving (P). These determine your Personality Type and Temperament.

There are four pairs of opposite preferences. Everyone has a greater tendency toward one preference than the other in each pair. For example, in the Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F) dichotomy, you personally have a stronger tendency toward Thinking (T). Each preference has a single letter (such as "F") that identifies it.

Extraversion vs. Introversion in You

Extravert/Introvert Population Pie Chart Extraversion (E) and Introversion (I) are opposite preferences. Your natural tendency toward one is stronger than the other. Extraversion and Introversion describe how a person directs their energy either outwardly toward people and activities or inwardly toward thoughts and ideas. Of the two, your dominant preference is Extraversion. Although everybody exhibits characteristics of each preference to some degree, you can be referred to as an Extravert.

  • You are 2% more Introverted than the average
  • You are part of the majority of people who are primarily Extraverted
  • Females on average are slightly more Extraverted than males

Your Extraversion (E)

Strength of Mike's Extraversion (E) Extraversion is characterized by a preference to focus on the world outside the self. Extraverts are energized by social gatherings, parties and group activities. Extraverts are usually enthusiastic, gregarious and animated. Their communication style is verbal and assertive. Extraverts often need to talk. They enjoy the limelight.

  • Sociable
  • Energized by interaction
  • Assertive
  • Gregarious
  • Talkative
  • Enthusiastic
  • Expressive
  • Volunteers personal info
  • Many friends
  • Easy to approach
  • Enjoys groups

Your Introversion (I)

Strength of Mike's Introversion (I) Introversion is characterized by a preference to focus on the inside world. Introverts are energized by spending time alone or with a small group. They find large group gatherings draining because they seek depth instead of breadth of relationships. Introverts process information internally. They are often great listeners.

  • Energized by time alone
  • Private
  • Keeps to self
  • Quiet
  • Deliberate
  • Internally aware
  • Fewer friends
  • Prefers smaller groups
  • Peaceful
  • Independent
  • Thinks before speaking
  • Enjoys solitude

Sensing vs. Intuition in You

Sensor/Intuitive Population Pie Chart You use Sensing (S) and Intuition (N) to receive and process new information either by using your five senses or in more abstract ways. Both preferences in this pair are used by everybody to some degree. With that said, you can be classified as Intuitive since your dominant preference is Intuition.

  • You are 79% more Intuitive than the average
  • You are part of the minority of people who are primarily Intuitive
  • Males on average are slightly more Intuitive than females

Your Sensing (S)

Strength of Mike's Sensing (S) Sensors focus on the present. They are "here and now" people. They are factual and process information through the five senses. They see things as they are because they are concrete and literal thinkers. They trust what is certain. Sensors value realism and common sense. They like ideas with practical applications.

  • Concrete
  • Realistic
  • Lives in the present
  • Aware of surroundings
  • Notices details
  • Practical
  • Goes by senses
  • Factual
  • Trusts certainty
  • Values common sense

Your Intuition (N)

Strength of Mike's Intuition (N) Intuitive people live in the future. They are immersed in the world of possibilities. They process information through patterns and impressions. Intuitive people value inspiration and imagination. They gather knowledge by reading between the lines. Their abstract nature attracts them toward deep ideas, concepts and metaphors. They can see the "big picture" and are analytical.

  • Future-focused
  • Sees possibilities
  • Inventive
  • Imaginative
  • Deep
  • Abstract
  • Idealistic
  • Complex
  • Theoretical
  • Philosophical

Thinking vs. Feeling in You

Thinker/Feeler Population Pie Chart The Thinking (T) and Feeling (F) preference pair refers to how you make decisions, either by objective logic or subjective feeling. Your dominant preference is Thinking so you can be classified as a Thinker. Each of the two preferences are employed by everybody at different times and to different degrees.

  • You are 21% more Thinking than the average
  • Thinkers like you make up about half of the population
  • The majority of males are Thinkers while the majority of females are Feelers

Your Thinking (T)

Strength of Mike's Thinking (T) Thinking people are objective. They make decisions based on facts. They are ruled by their head instead of their heart (but are not without emotion). Thinking people judge situations and others based on logic. They value truth over tact and can easily identify flaws. They are critical thinkers and oriented toward problem solving.

  • Logical
  • Objective
  • Decides with head
  • Seeks truth
  • Rational
  • Impersonal
  • Critical thinking
  • Thick-skinned
  • Firm with people
  • Driven by thought

Your Feeling (F)

Strength of Mike's Feeling (F) Feeling people are subjective. They make decisions based on principles and values. They are ruled by their heart instead of their head. Feeling people judge situations and others based on feelings and extenuating circumstances. They seek to please others and want to be appreciated. They value harmony and empathy.

  • Decides with heart
  • Dislikes conflict
  • Passionate
  • Driven by emotion
  • Gentle
  • Easily hurt
  • Empathetic
  • Caring
  • Warm
  • Subjective

Judging vs. Perceiving in You