04-25-2016, 10:38 AM
(04-23-2016, 10:13 AM)Ivaylo Wrote: I managed to identify the investor I talked to as an ISTJ (Myers-Briggs type). Did some reading at some MBTI discussion forums and found out that, in general, ISTJs may appear to be opinionated and know-it-alls, but they're actually pretty willing to change their opinions when new facts are presented.
Now, of course, every word in that last sentence is a generalization, but it also gives me perspective on how to approach our next and final meeting.
Yours truly, on the other hand... I'm an ENTP. Completely different way of thinking... way more open-minded and... well, out-there. He asked me "Why do you think it hasn't been done thus far?" and I stared at him with disbelief for what feels like eternity, only to find out he wasn't joking. For me, this was an opportunity... for him it seemed like a red flag.
I was hoping to have a rational, honest talk with him, since we would eventually be working together, but I guess it'll have to be like any other sales context. I'm beginning to think that all of life takes place in a sales context and I better get used to that.
In other news:
I'm taking a half-day off for myself for the first time in more than a month. It feels weird to be passively resting without my mind racing through new ideas. I'm not sure I like it, but my body seems to need it.
I meditate for an hour on most days, but this feels different. Almost as if I want to get bored with not doing anything. One night is all it's going to take, so let's see how that works out.
I've studied the MBTI and Jung's cognitive functions for years now. Wouldn't say I'm an expert, but I have pretty much integrated it into my life with much success.
I identify as INTP, and I find ISTJ's the WORST to deal with on matters like these. They claim they're so malleable, but I've never met one that wouldn't just outright reject new ways of doing things no matter how hard you try. I've had two ISTJ managers in my career, and being completely honest, I'm so tired of dealing with them that I exited the corporate workplace to become an entrepreneur. Pretty much, the only way I could get anything new approved is if I just took a risk and did it without their approval and went over their head with the results.
The issue is, they usually end up landing in management because they're so good at following routine, and they ALWAYS honor their word. As *NTPs, we're heady, idea people. We bounce ideas off other people as a means of discussion -- STJ's often take that as us making a promise, and when we "break" it, they think we're lazy or something.
In my business -- which has been quite profitable -- I deliberately partnered with an ENTJ as my main investor, and have recently added two INTJ's for execution. I'm courting an ISFJ now -- her job will be to inspect our work for errors, and also execution of minor plans.