05-03-2017, 11:38 AM
Awesome, you bring up some valid points actually and unfortunately, it's a common misconception in MBTI
Intuition in the case you're describing it needs to be given a direction. Is the intuition directed outward (extroverted) or inward (introverted)?
xNTP's have intuition directed outward (Ne). But it doesn't stop there. there are other functions to consider, as they all work together. ENTP's secondary function is Introverted Thinking (Ti). Ne and Ti almost always go hand in hand. Ne gathers data from the outside world, and Ti turns that data through the mechanical gears of the logical mind. This helps the ENTP understand processes VERY effectively. Of course, now we've only gotten into 2 of the 4 functions. The ENTP is very intelligent, and is verbally precise because of the natural way data from the world can be processed by logical thinking. There are another 2 in the ENTP stack that I'm still learning how they operate in the ENTP framework.
ENFP's have Ne Fi -- Extroverted Intuition -> Introverted Feeling.
So ENFP's will take data from the outside world, and cross reference that with personal values, beliefs, and emotions. This helps us easily identify emotional states which make us very likeable, since we can pick up on certain cues. You may see ENFP described as "Campaigner", but there's another source that describes ENFP as "Inspirer" which I believe is a far more effective title. When I speak, my words hit people's hearts. When ENTP speaks, their words hit people's minds.
So Intuition in the MBTI isn't used the same way it's used outside of MBTI. Intuition can be pointed in 2 different ways, and is always paired with a secondary function which adds yet another variable to how the intuition works in an individual. Think about it like this: Intuition is the Moon, but you need to know about Mars and Jupiter to properly know how the Moon is affecting you. Likewise, intuition is just N. But you need to know the direction it faces, and what it's companion is.
It's different ways of processing and then relaying information. I do notice that even though you are skeptical and doubtful, you still allow yourself the chance to try to understand it so that's awesome. hope that makes a little bit of sense!
Intuition in the case you're describing it needs to be given a direction. Is the intuition directed outward (extroverted) or inward (introverted)?
xNTP's have intuition directed outward (Ne). But it doesn't stop there. there are other functions to consider, as they all work together. ENTP's secondary function is Introverted Thinking (Ti). Ne and Ti almost always go hand in hand. Ne gathers data from the outside world, and Ti turns that data through the mechanical gears of the logical mind. This helps the ENTP understand processes VERY effectively. Of course, now we've only gotten into 2 of the 4 functions. The ENTP is very intelligent, and is verbally precise because of the natural way data from the world can be processed by logical thinking. There are another 2 in the ENTP stack that I'm still learning how they operate in the ENTP framework.
ENFP's have Ne Fi -- Extroverted Intuition -> Introverted Feeling.
So ENFP's will take data from the outside world, and cross reference that with personal values, beliefs, and emotions. This helps us easily identify emotional states which make us very likeable, since we can pick up on certain cues. You may see ENFP described as "Campaigner", but there's another source that describes ENFP as "Inspirer" which I believe is a far more effective title. When I speak, my words hit people's hearts. When ENTP speaks, their words hit people's minds.
So Intuition in the MBTI isn't used the same way it's used outside of MBTI. Intuition can be pointed in 2 different ways, and is always paired with a secondary function which adds yet another variable to how the intuition works in an individual. Think about it like this: Intuition is the Moon, but you need to know about Mars and Jupiter to properly know how the Moon is affecting you. Likewise, intuition is just N. But you need to know the direction it faces, and what it's companion is.
It's different ways of processing and then relaying information. I do notice that even though you are skeptical and doubtful, you still allow yourself the chance to try to understand it so that's awesome. hope that makes a little bit of sense!
