The Salt of the World Type (ISTJ)
ISTJs are generally prudent, quiet, and highly concentrated. They are thorough in everything they undertake and possess a strong sense of reason. They remember facts accurately and systematically, handle tasks with care, and bear a strong sense of responsibility. With a strong grasp on reality, they are organized and calm, tending towards conservatism. They rely on past experiences to solve problems and display great patience for repetitive everyday tasks. However, they sometimes struggle to understand their own feelings and those of others, as well as the broader perspective. Their skills shine in fields requiring precision and organization such as accounting, law, production, architecture, medicine, clerical work, and management. They remain stable even in crisis situations.

General Characteristics
  • They prefer established organizations.
  • They treat subordinates as they would their own family.
  • They often harbor strong preconceived notions.
  • They may hesitate when venturing into unfamiliar areas.
  • They are prone to arguing in hindsight.
  • They are committed to seeing tasks and responsibilities through to completion.
  • In their culture, they are often compared to the eldest child.
  • They may be slow to adapt to change.
  • They are principled individuals.
  • They plan ahead for appointments, accounting for possible traffic.
  • They seldom travel without a purpose.
  • Their interpersonal relationships may be narrow, but they are kept busy.
  • They can't ignore mistakes and feel compelled to correct them immediately.
  • Others often find them hard to read.
  • They enjoy routine work.
  • They prefer to spend their holidays at home.
  • They tend to suppress feelings, making them appear explosive when those feelings are finally released.
  • They accept nothing that isn't logical or rational. They rarely laugh.
  • Initially, they get along well with people of opposite tendencies, but they gradually drift apart.
  • They admit their mistakes but find it hard to apologize.
  • Keeping things organized is their top priority.
  • They often use direct expressions.

Areas for Improvement
  • They may initially come off as unapproachable due to their lack of facial expressions. Thus, they should practice initiating conversations and smiling more often.
  • They should work on their humor as their normal conversations can sometimes dampen the mood.
  • They should consider spending holidays out with family instead of always staying at home.

See below for the other types.
The proficient speaker
(ENFJ)
The spark type
(ENFP)
The leader type
(ENTJ)
The inventor type
(ENTP)
The friendly type
(ESFJ)
The sociable type
(ESFP)
The businessperson
(ESTJ)
The capable type
(ESTP)
The prophet type
(INFJ)
The Joan of Arc
(INFP)
The scientist type
(INTJ)
The idea bank
(INTP)
The darkhorse type
(ISFJ)
The saint type
(ISFP)
The salt of the world type
(ISTJ)
The encyclopedia type
(ISTP)
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