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ISTP - The "Craftsman"

ISTPs are adventurous and independent. They like to figure out how things work. They have great mechanical and technical skills. They live in the "here and now" which makes them adaptable and spontaneous. They like to keep busy and are action-oriented. ISTPs thrive on new and exciting situations.

Details

Preferences
Introverted
Sensing
Thinking
Perceiving

Temperament
SP (Creator)

SP Temperament - The "Creators"
SPs are observant, experiential and primarily driven by sensation. They are flexible, aesthetically-aware, "here and now" people that, with hardly a moment's notice, will go where their senses lead. SPs naturally make an effort (with a realistic approach) not to miss an opportunity that may prove to be thrilling, pleasing or otherwise valuable. SPs are are laid back, open-minded and love to feel alive. They have a tendency toward athletics and anything that involves creating or crafting.

ISTP Population
Total: 9%
Male: 11.5%
Female: 6.5%

Primary Function
Introverted Thinking

Introverted (I)

Introversion is a preference to focus on the world inside the self. Introverts tend to be quiet, peaceful and deliberate and are not attracted to social interactions. They prefer activities they can do alone or with one other close friend, activities such as reading, writing, thinking, and inventing. Introverts find social gatherings draining.

Introvert Characteristics

* Energized by time alone
* Private
* Keeps to self
* Quiet
* Deliberate
* Internally aware
* Fewer friends
* Prefer smaller groups
* Independent
* Not socially inclined
* Enjoys solitude
* Thinks before speaking

Introverted Personality Types

* ISTJ - Examiner
* ISTP - Craftsman
* ISFJ - Defender
* ISFP - Artist
* INTJ - Strategist
* INTP - Engineer
* INFJ - Confidant
* INFP - Dreamer



Secondary Function
Extraverted Sensing

Extraverted Sensing Function
Sensing people process data with their five senses, so the Extraverted Sensing function allows a person to process life through their experiences. It is the ability to be keen to what is seen, smelled, touched, heard and tasted. It is energized by experience and it is able to live "in the moment."


Tertiary Function
Introverted Intuition

Introverted Intuition Function
Intuitive people process data through impressions, possibilities and meanings, so the Introverted Intuition function allows a person to have a sense about the future. It is the ability to grasp and get a sense of a pattern or plan. Information that is usually hard to understand and dissect is easily processed through Introverted Intuition.

Least Function
Extraverted Feeling

Extraverted Feeling Function
Feeling people make decisions based on feelings, so the Extraverted Feeling function allows a person to adjust their behavior to the needs of others. Is it the ability to relate and the desire to connect with others with warmth and consideration. It draws others out and responds to expressed or unexpressed needs.

Famous ISTPs

Real ISTP People

* Alan Shepherd - astronaut
* Antony Worrall Thompson - British celebrity chef
* Bruce Lee - martial artist, actor
* Burt Reynolds - actor
* Charles Bronson - actor
* Chuck Yeager - U.S. Air Force officer
* Clint Eastwood - actor and director
* Frank Zappa - guitarist
* James Dean - actor
* John Malkovich - actor
* Judy Finnigan - British TV star
* Katharine Hepburn - actress
* Keith Richards - English guitarist/singer
* Michael Jordan - athelete (basketball, baseball)
* Robin Cook - British politician
* Tom Cruise - actor
* Zachary Taylor - American President


Fictional ISTPs (Characters)

* Archibald "Harry" Tuttle - Brazil movie
* Blondie - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
* Boba Fett - Star Wars
* Brett - Alien
* Butch Coolidge - Pulp Fiction
* Elvira Hancock - Scarface
* Han Solo - Star Wars
* Hedda Gabler - Hedda Gabler play (Ibsen)
* John Milner - American Grafitti
* Maggie Fitzgerald - Million Dollar Baby
* Verna - Miller's Crossing

ISTP Career Matches

ISTPs are often happy with the following jobs which tend to match well with the Craftsman/Creator personality.

* Athlete
* Business Analyst
* Carpenter
* Computer Programmer
* Computer Specialist
* Construction Worker
* Dental Hygienist
* Detective
* Driver
* Electrical Engineer
* Engineer
* Entrepreneur
* Farmer
* Firefighter
* Forensic Pathologist
* Human Resources
* Marketer
* Mechanic
* Military
* Motorcyclist
* Paramedic/EMT
* Pilot
* Police
* Probation Officer
* Project Manager
* Sales Representative
* Scientist
* Steelworker
* Systems Analyst
* Technical Specialist
* Transportation Operative