16 Personalities & Types
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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.
Cognitive Functions
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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…
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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.
Enneagram & Core Drivers
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Why You're Thinking When You're Feeling and Feeling When You're Thinking
Most people don’t know where their thoughts stop and their feelings begin. Learn how to overcome limiting beliefs and develop cognitive flexibility with Jungian…
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How To Learn To Think Out Loud Using The Transcendent Function
Discover how to use the transcendent function to think out loud, share your thoughts freely, and build deeper connections by bridging your inner and…
Values & Self-Realization
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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…
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From Superhuman to Human: How Burnout Led Me to Peace
I share my personal journey from intense ambition and burnout to discovering lasting peace. Learn how I transformed my approach to work and life.
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The Echo Chamber of the Self: AI and the Digital Mirror of Erised
I explore how AI mirrors our deepest desires, risking an echo chamber. My article offers strategies to balance introspection and extroversion for authentic personal growth.
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From Superhuman to Human: How Burnout Led Me to Peace
I share my personal journey from intense ambition and burnout to discovering lasting peace. Learn how I transformed my approach to work and life.
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Take my new 16 personalities test and join the personalitopia beta
Take my new 16 personalities test to explore your preferences and join the Personalitopia beta. Your feedback will shape future cognitive functions and values tests.
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Are you lazy or just unmotivated?
Is laziness a personality flaw or a symptom of a toxic workplace? Discover how culture shapes motivation and why structural changes matter more than blaming individuals.
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Personality test: Who you are, at work, in a state of flow
Take my new flow personality test and find what puts you in a state of flow at work. Discover your flow triggers and how to achieve…
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What the robot apocalypse could look like
A dream-inspired dystopian story where robots take over not by war, but by replacing human labor—leading to a world of inequality and invisible people. A warning…
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The thing that makes you really proud of yourself
Feeling proud isn’t always about success. I explore authentic pride: doing the right thing for right reasons, in a human way. A formula for genuine self-worth.
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I'm listening but I can't hear you because I'm listening to myself more
I score top percentile in Openness to Experience, yet I still get in my own way. A personal reflection on practicing openness when judgment and ego…
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Personality and the Authenticity Trap
Are you using ‘authenticity’ as an excuse to avoid growth? Discover how the authenticity trap keeps you stuck and how to break free.
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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.
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.