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Tag: stereotypes

  • Busting Common Stereotypes About You

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    Erik Thor
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    So — you might’ve heard ENFJs described as liars. Or perhaps you’ve heard ENTPs and ESTPs described as sociopaths. Perhaps you think INTJs are psychopaths. Maybe you think INFJs are prophets. Or perhaps you think INFPs are hopelessly impractical. Let’s talk about that.

  • Recognizing frauds in the MBTI

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    Erik Thor
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    1. Ask for clarification when others use jargon – don’t let them hide behind complex and unintuitive buzzwords. 2. Ask for clarification when there’s ambiguity. 3. Seek the sweet spot : complex enough to give a meaningful definition for each type, but simple enough to be understood by a layman. Nobody knows everything about personality…

  • Why You Shouldn’t Trust A Speedtyper

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    Erik Thor
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    You’ve seen them, people who claim to be able to guess your type in less than 30 seconds. All they need is a tweet or a 10 second video clip of you, and they know your type with 100% certainty. These magic workers often offer courses and information on how you can be a speedtyper,…

  • Destructive Beliefs Every Type Should Question

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    Erik Thor
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    In the world of KBT it’s easy to think about just quick behavior changes. But truth is our beliefs reinforce our negative behaviors. There are lots of destructive beliefs out there and they often drive us to act against our best interests. That said, all beliefs have an important cause. You shouldn’t simply “stop” thinking…