Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging
The Disciplined Soldier / Beaver
The ISTJ:
Known for their dependability and structure, ISTJs value tradition, responsibility, and meticulousness. These practical realists approach life with methodical precision, preferring clear rules and order to achieve their goals. They are steadfast and often seek to preserve established systems, feeling a strong duty toward their work and commitments. Their loyalty and detail-oriented nature make them reliable problem-solvers, though they may sometimes struggle with flexibility in new or unpredictable environments.
Advanced description
ISTJs lead with introverted Sensing (Si), valuing past experiences, order, and consistency. Te, their auxiliary, adds efficiency and structure, making them highly task-focused and reliable. Fi in the tertiary position gives them a sense of personal values, though it’s quieter, leading them to uphold traditions or routines. Their inferior Ne represents a cautious approach to new ideas, and while they’re capable of creative thinking, it's reserved for structured contexts.
Strongly favours thoughts of the past.
1st priority (Hero) #1 |
Thoughts and feelings of PAST Si c Introverted |
Responsibly handles organisational thinking.
2nd priority (Parent) #2 |
Thoughts and feelings of ORGANISATION Te c Extraverted |
Delights in personal principles.
3rd priority (Child) #3 |
Thoughts and feelings of OPINION Fi s Introverted |
Fears or resists thoughts of other's future intentions / actions.
4th priority (Inferior) #4 Devil.ai
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Thoughts and feelings of POSSIBILITIES Ne s Extraverted |
Worries over or doubts present moment experiences.
5th priority (Nemesis) #5 |
Thoughts and feelings of EXPERIENCES Se c Extraverted |
Harshly critiques logical thoughts.
6th priority (Critic) #6 |
Thoughts and feelings of LOGIC Ti c Introverted |
Misses or overlooks reading / managing other's feelings.
7th priority (Trickster) #7 |
Thoughts and feelings of FEELINGS Fe s Extraverted |
Rejects or opposes thinking of their future.
8th priority (Demon) #8 Devil.ai
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Thoughts and feelings of FUTURE Ni s Introverted |
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Strongly favours thoughts of the past.
Conscious ISTJ #1 |
Thoughts and feelings of PAST Si c Introverted |
Responsibly handles organisational thinking.
Conscious ESTJ #2 |
Thoughts and feelings of ORGANISATION Te c Extraverted |
Delights in personal principles.
Conscious INFP #3 |
Thoughts and feelings of OPINION Fi s Introverted |
Fears or resists thoughts of other's future intentions / actions.
Conscious ENFP #4 Devil.ai
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Thoughts and feelings of POSSIBILITIES Ne s Extraverted |
Worries over or doubts present moment experiences.
Conscious ESTP #5 |
Thoughts and feelings of EXPERIENCES Se c Extraverted |
Harshly critiques logical thoughts.
Conscious ISTP #6 |
Thoughts and feelings of LOGIC Ti c Introverted |
Misses or overlooks reading / managing other's feelings.
Conscious ENFJ #7 |
Thoughts and feelings of FEELINGS Fe s Extraverted |
Rejects or opposes thinking of their future.
Conscious INFJ #8 Devil.ai
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Thoughts and feelings of FUTURE Ni s Introverted |
The shorter the connecting lines, the easier you will find it to connect with their functions.
Hero | |
Parent
Devil.ai
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Tec
Sic
Nes
Fis
Tic
Sec
Nis
Fes
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Child |
Fis
Nes
Sic
Tec
Fes
Nis
Sec
Tic
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Inferior |
Nes
Fis
Tec
Sic
Nis
Fes
Tic
Sec
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Nemesis | |