16 Personalities & Types
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The 16 Personalities Test: Complete Scales, Results & Questions Registry Test Title: The 16 Personalities Test Slug: 16-personalities-test | Test ID: 17 Landing Summary:…
Cognitive Functions
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How I Let Go of the Excuse of “I’m Gifted but Lazy”
Erik Thor explores why the gifted but lazy myth becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy—and how to break free from the smart-and-lazy identity.
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Why I Returned To Make Another 16 Personalities & Cognitive Function Test
After years away, I return to the 16 personalities framework to rebuild my tests with concrete, actionable insights. Join the journey.
Enneagram & Core Drivers
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I Thought Shame Was Making Me A Better Person. It Wasn’t.
In this personal essay, I explore how shame drove my coping patterns—people-pleasing, hyper-competitiveness, and avoidance—and how I learned to face shame with self-compassion.
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Personal Growth Is Not About Transcending Yourself Or Accomplishing Your Purpose
Self-transcendence isn’t about overcoming your human nature. It’s about finding awe and beauty despite everyday worries. Embrace your humanity and grow.
Values & Self-Realization
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I Thought Shame Was Making Me A Better Person. It Wasn’t.
In this personal essay, I explore how shame drove my coping patterns—people-pleasing, hyper-competitiveness, and avoidance—and how I learned to face shame with self-compassion.
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Why I Returned To Make Another 16 Personalities & Cognitive Function Test
After years away, I return to the 16 personalities framework to rebuild my tests with concrete, actionable insights. Join the journey.
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The 16 Personalities Test: Complete Scales, Results & Questions Registry Test Title: The 16 Personalities Test Slug: 16-personalities-test | Test ID: 17 Landing Summary: Discover your…
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How I Let Go of the Excuse of “I’m Gifted but Lazy”
Erik Thor explores why the gifted but lazy myth becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy—and how to break free from the smart-and-lazy identity.
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I Thought Shame Was Making Me A Better Person. It Wasn’t.
In this personal essay, I explore how shame drove my coping patterns—people-pleasing, hyper-competitiveness, and avoidance—and how I learned to face shame with self-compassion.
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I Think I’m Addicted to AI (And It’s Ruining My Creativity)
Hi there. I’m Erik Thor, and I’m a coder and system architect. Like most people in my field, I find myself using AI more and more,…
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Why I Returned To Make Another 16 Personalities & Cognitive Function Test
After years away, I return to the 16 personalities framework to rebuild my tests with concrete, actionable insights. Join the journey.
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Beyond 8 cognitive functions: My new 16 Thought Patterns test
Discover how your thinking style shifts across work, relationships, and solitude with my new 16 Thought Patterns test. Move beyond static labels to understand your dynamic…
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My cognitive function test is ready for testing
My cognitive function test is ready for beta testing! Measure 16 thought patterns, adjust scores, and get feedback from friends. Try it now.
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The Danger of Rushing Self-Discovery: My Personal Journey
I used to think finding my personality type would solve everything. Here’s what I learned about embracing the chaos and discovering the real you beneath the…
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Why Context Matters: My 16 Personalities Test
I’m launching my new 16 Personalities test that takes context into account. Discover your personality type at work, home, and in relationships.
The Age of Self-Realization
An exploration of what it means to live in alignment with your true values. In a world full of external noise and identity traps, this book is about overcoming internal conflict, understanding your cognitive patterns, and finding the courage to grow into who you are.