ISTP (Humble Craftsman)
1. Summary
ISTPs are
the most underrated personality type because they are low-key and humble.
ISTPs are candid, honest, and pragmatic. They are egalitarian, impartial, and prefer action rather than talk. They are humble, peaceful and reserved, often appearing cold and aloof, and easily shy, with a natural understanding of the methods and technicalities of getting work done, and are often proficient in the use of tools and manual labour. They tend to make methodical and confidential decisions, and they simply state the facts as they see it, methodically and directly.
2. Analysis
ISTP personality types make up about 5%-6% of the general population.
The characteristics of ISTP can be well described by "cherish words are like gold". They are hard to read and don't like to be in the public eye. Introversion (I) coupled with a liking (S) for practical matters and a focus on the "now" makes ISTPs seem cold. Their decisions are always objective, impartial, and analytically based (T). The daily life of an ISTP is improvised and flexible (P), and in a new environment, no matter who suddenly appears or what happens, the ISTP pays immediate attention, although they often don't say it.
In terms of learning preferences, ISTP type students generally prefer hands-on (chemistry) or practical subjects (such as English), and generally mathematics is better than physics. Like other STs, ISTPs prefer that teachers treat them fairly, and they need to be precise and logical in their lectures.
There is a word to describe a well-developed ISTP that is most suitable, and that is " artistic people are bold". Like other SPs, ISTPs also like adventure and seek stimulation, but their introverted personality makes them dislike too much. Make it public, and then you will find that many ISTPs are quietly trying scary things, such as rock climbing, and escape art that many magicians will perform, and so on.
ISTPs are mostly skilled craftsmen and super-hands at using tools. They have amazing skills. They are bold and careful. They like to constantly try new things and challenge themselves. Although they don't talk much, they often use their own, take action to convince others and gain social approval for you. This is the magic ISTP.
ISTPs will unconsciously become masters of using a certain tool. They are extremely fast and extremely precise in manual work, gardening, operating machinery, driving, disassembly and assembly, etc. At the same time, they also enjoy this kind of precision. They are very talented in the game of strong sexuality or “micro-manipulation” and they are masters in this regard. ISTPs are a little weaker in verbal expression, and ISTPs don't like to talk at length compared to their virtuosity. Most of the time they focus on what they are doing and are enjoy it.
3. Traits and characteristics
In their
relationship with others, ISTPs are a combination of generosity and wilfulness. On
the one hand, they are very tolerant to those around them, and sometimes even
as generous as ESFPs. On the other hand, they yearn for an unfettered and
free life, so doing When making some decisions, you may not take care of
the feelings of the people around you; in addition, because you are too
focused on the action itself, it is easy to immerse yourself in the process of
using tools.
As part of
a team, ISTPs' perfectionistic tendencies and their personal
integrity have always enabled them to do their jobs well without
supervision.
ISTPs think that getting others involved in their work is a pure waste of time, not that they don't like other people's work, but they think it's a waste of too much time and energy to communicate things that they see as simple and straightforward. They believe that action is more effective than plans, and that doing real work to achieve goals is the real business.
Compared
with men, the life of women in ISTP is not easy. When IT and SP are
combined, they become an "independent craftsman" who loves practical technology. There
have been very few outstanding "women craftsmen" in history. In
modern times, ISTPs are known as tool obsessives, self-taught engineers,
and first car-playing blacksmiths—they build cars to race, and keep
improving so that the parts fit together more perfectly. They were
the sports fans, the oil prospectors (who became the oil kings), and the
early flight testers— flying those amazing aircraft over new routes that
no one had ever tried. These are the most typical manifestations of the
ISTP spirit. The technical colleges that emerged a century ago were
designed to elevate the level of these technical hobbies. Obviously, these
activities have nothing to do with the characteristics of women in people's
minds. It is believed that none of these types of jobs are suitable for
women. Although the current social environment has been much better,
occupational discrimination still exists.
In management, the management style of ISTPs is usually abrupt, direct, and unconventional. They believe that the "do it, don't say it" approach should be used to motivate others. The problem is that many other types of needs are discussed and then acted upon. ISTPs are also willing to climb the management ladder, but they just see it as a fun game. Once interest wears off, their patience runs out, and they quietly walk away. Even if they stay there, it's going to be a little bad someday, just for the thrill of it.
Nowadays, under the trend of advocating "the old will not go and the new will not come" for both people and things, it is increasingly difficult for people to appreciate the ISTP's pursuit of accuracy and perfection.
4. Preferred career fields
Preferred fields of work: service, technology, criminal investigation, health care, business, finance, crafts, trade, etc.
Typical occupations preferred: computer programmer, software developer, medical emergency technician, business elite, business specialist, police officer, weapons specialist, fire-fighter, customs inspector, sports equipment/supply seller, marine biologist, economist, Securities analysts, bank clerks, management consultants, physiotherapists, pharmacists, garden service personnel, animal trainers, technical trainers, etc.
5. Advantages and disadvantages of the work
1. The advantages of ISTP at work may include:
a) Excellent ability to handle limited
tasks and substantial products
b) Keen observation and excellent memory
for factual information
c) The ability to put messy data and
identifiable facts into order
d) Attitude to work alone or with someone
you admire
e) Ability to keep calm in the face of
crisis under pressure
f) The ability to know what needs to be
done and what must be done to get the job done
g) Attitude to work with hands and tools
h) Ability to adapt well to sudden
changes and rapidly occurring shifts
i) practicality and a wealth of common
sense
j) Ability to identify and utilize
effective resources
k) Flexibility and willingness to take risks and try new things
2.
Disadvantages of ISTPs at work may include:
a) Difficulty seeing the far-reaching
impact of actions
b) Lack of interest in verbal communication,
especially superficial communication
c) Don't like to prepare in advance, you
have some difficulty organizing your time
d) Impatient with abstract, complex
theories
e) Tendency to feel dull and numb to
others
f) Tendency to become bored and agitated
easily
g) Difficulty seeing opportunities and
options that didn’t exist before
h) Impatient with administrative details
and procedures
i) Unwilling to repeat myself
j) Difficulty making decisions
k) Strong independence, do not like too
many rules, bureaucracy
l) Resist setting long-term goals and
have difficulty meeting deadlines
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