My personality#
According to the 16 personalities taxonomy I'm an assertive logician.
I took the test on October 2020. I don't think I've changed much since then.
Apparently, Albert Einstein was or somehow represents this personality. Let's see how I fit:
These flexible thinkers enjoy taking an unconventional approach to many aspects of life.
80%. Many of the conventional choces in my life are due to my wife's influence. Alone I'm way more excentric.
Logicians pride themselves on their unique perspective and vigorous intellect.
At lest in my case it is rather awareness. I don't take pride on traits I was born with. In my view, pride allowance requires merit (an active choice).
Logicians tend to prefer solitude"
✋ Nah. Not me. I prefer company. But it's just hard to get. You can be surrounded and yet not be accompained!
Logicians can easily become immersed in their thoughts when they are left to their own devices
100%. It is frequently a need.
Logicians are introverts
Yeah
In my case, I was born more extrovert but early pain increased my introversion. Since then, I'm rather owner of my silences than slave of my words 🙊. I need safe emotional environments to open up 🪖.
Logicians tend to get tired out by extensive socializing
It doesn't seem to be my case: I enjoy socializing with friends or engaging in interesting conversations. I often stayed to the end of the party and beyond 🥳, when I was young and had that kind of social life.
I guess it depends on the company and the conversation. And I'm sure everyone else has a limit too.
After a long day, Logicians crave time alone to consult their own thoughts.
Yes, if it was an inspiring day.
In case of tyring days, I rather stop my brain (nothing-box).
Logicians cherish their independence
100%
and often find themselves most productive during the late evening hours
Late evenings are more silent, so maybe. But I'm most creative when I'm not yet fully awake.
Few things energize logicians like the opportunity to swap ideas or enjoy a lively debate with another curious, inquiring soul.
100%
Ironically, logicians shouldn’t always be held at their word. Logicians rarely mean to be dishonest, but they change their mind
Not my case?
I hold on to my word like noone else I know of.
Yet, sticking to a wrong decission is stupid. ( dead horse plus "To err is human, to correct is divine.")
Logicians like to play devil’s advocate in order to keep an interesting discussion humming along.
Sometimes it is for the sake of the interaction, but I frequently also do it within my mind, because it's a productive exercise. And a very much needed one in today's echo-bubble society.
the practical, everyday work of turning those ideas into reality doesn’t always hold logicians' interest.
True in essence, but I'm also remarkably inclined to execution:
- I enjoyed drawing before my short-distance vision blurred,
- coding software was my hobby,
- I've started publications, novels, and...
- I have a long list of delayed personal projects to tackle.
I like to have tangible things created. And the execution process is prone to unveil interesting challenges. I chose applied physics as speciality for a reason!
when it comes to dissecting a tricky, multilayered problem and coming up with a creative solution, few personality types can match logicians' creative genius and potential.
I'm flattered!
I'm not sure how far this is true, though.
Logicians feel most at home in the realm of logic and rationality. As a result, they can find themselves baffled by the illogical, irrational ways that feelings and emotions influence people’s behavior – including their own.
100%
Logicians generally want to offer emotional support to their friends and loved ones, but they don’t necessarily know how. And because they can’t decide on the best, most efficient way to offer support, they may hold off on doing or saying anything at all.
True. In my case it is not about the most efficient way. It is rather fear for unexpected bad outcomes. I fear making things worse.
analysis paralysis can affect multiple areas of logicians’ lives.
True. But I'm improving a lot in the last years.
Logicians tend to be satisfied with their current place in life
Apparently this seems to be also common among Gen-X metalheads (1:min 2:45, 2), which I am 🤘.
Assertive Logicians have a slightly greater tendency to look before they leap. In addition, their confidence allows these personalities to be surer when they pick a direction and less likely to question their commitment to it.
Yep. I'm working on improving at risk-taking.
Assertive logicians rarely let people upset them.
100%
It happens anyway, of course. But less frequent that usual.
“It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission” might be their occasional motto.
It is 1 of my mottos, indeed. But I tend to be quite conservative also, becase I dislike asking for forgiveness.
Logicians may find it difficult to navigate workplace politics or to push for promotions or recognition, often feeling more comfortable letting their work speak for itself.
100%
Logicians bosses are tolerant and flexible but expecting high standards
100%
Logician bosses expect others to grasp their insights instantly and provide their own in equal measure
True, I'm afraid :-)
Growing awareness, though.
Logicians prefer solitary work
✋ Not me! Although I love working remotely from home for logistic efficiency, I very much prefer not to be or work alone.