Poll:Most common personality profile among FIRE enthusiasts

[Blue Collar Fire]

After interacting with several other members, it seems that we have an abundance of members who have the INTJ personality profile. It's not surprising, given that the characteristics of that personality are very conducive to the notion of ER. Still, at only 2% of the population as a whole, INTJs are a rare breed. I was fascinated to find so many in one place sharing a common interest in FIRE. Made me curious... how many of us have tested as INTJ via the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?

 

[RobbieB]

Pretty close though, INTP

 

[gauss]

Pretty close though, INTP

+1 INTP here too.

 

[Kwirk]

INTP, but the "P" is not strong

 

[frayne]

Maybe about 80%.

 

[Nemo2]

I have no personality.

 

[aja8888]

I don't remember what I tested at years ago, but I KNOW I am not an introvert.

 

[Amethyst]

Myers-Briggs is such twaddle.

I had a weird boss, years ago, who told me he was disappointed in me because I'd turned out to be an NF, not an NT like he thought.

 

[Nemo2]

Supposedly this is me:

https://www.truity.com/personality-test/17335/test-results/13890688

 

[SecondCor521]

Possibly interesting reading:

https://retireearlyhomepage.com/mbti.html

"Actually, there appears to be three "retire early" personality types...."

 

[ER Eddie]

I know I'm highly introverted. I don't know the other factors. I took the test once but can't remember my results. It was some flattering self-portrait, saying how insightful, noble, and perceptive I am. I'm sure it was 100% accurate, lol.

The scale doesn't have great research support, but it got a foothold in public consciousness, back when psychometric standards were weak, and it was helped along by great marketing, so it has a big following. Personally, I don't take any of the scales seriously, except for the introversion-extraversion axis. That one is for real, although M-B likely overestimates introversion.

 

[Tadpole]

INTP

 

[Midpack]

This has been done here several times, but it’s been a while. INTJ & INTP were most common in the past.

 

[audreyh1]

Pretty close though, INTP

+2, same here. INTP and the P is extreme.

 

[ShokWaveRider]

No idea! Not really interested, did so many tests during my W%rking life though, Type A Analytical Expressive, however that compares.

 

[Alan]

A poll from a few years ago. (48% INTJ)

http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f28/personality-types-74128.html

 

[38Chevy454]

I always joke my type is DGAS, but I am INTJ per the Meyers Briggs.

 

[nancyfrank232]

After interacting with several other members, it seems that we have an abundance of members who have the INTJ personality profile. It's not surprising, given that the characteristics of that personality are very conducive to the notion of ER. Still, at only 2% of the population as a whole, INTJs are a rare breed. I was fascinated to find so many in one place sharing a common interest in FIRE. Made me curious... how many of us have tested as INTJ via the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?

Apparently I’m ENFJ

Extravert(44%) iNtuitive(22%) Feeling(9%) Judging(6%)

You have moderate preference of Extraversion over Introversion (44%)
You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (22%)
You have slight preference of Feeling over Thinking (9%)
You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (6%)

Not sure why Myers Briggs matters except for introverts to feel good being a minority

 

[HFWR]

Whatever category “crotchety old curmudgeon” fits in...

 

[gauss]

Lots of INTP's here.

I wonder if many of the 'J's don't actually ER because societal norms don't tend to encourage ER. P's, on the other hand, might not tend to have those concerns as much.

-gauss

 

[GravitySucks]

Just threw away all my old work crap and found I was INFJ. F was very weak, J was very strong.
So remember, I'm out here judging your posts.

Read a bit about Meyers Briggs, seems it's as big a scam as I thought it was when megacorp paid to test all of us.

 

[Blue Collar Fire]

A poll from a few years ago. (48% INTJ)

http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f28/personality-types-74128.html

Thank you. I apologize for the redundancy. Typical rookie mistake...

 

[Aerides]

Myers-Briggs is such twaddle.

+1 it's been largely discredited recently. It's about as meaningful as your astrology sign IMO.

Unlike your sign, your type also changes based on your experience in life, and the questions asked, and how self-aware you are.

 

[Blue Collar Fire]

Apparently I’m ENFJ

Extravert(44%) iNtuitive(22%) Feeling(9%) Judging(6%)

You have moderate preference of Extraversion over Introversion (44%)
You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (22%)
You have slight preference of Feeling over Thinking (9%)
You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (6%)

Not sure why Myers Briggs matters except for introverts to feel good being a minority

You hit the nail on the head. INTJs comprise only 2% of the population with female INTJs even more unusual at less than 1%. We are very misunderstood by others and it begins to feel like we're aliens, all alone and nobody understands. MBTI shows us that we're totally normal, in terms of what "normal" is for folks with our personality profile, and that there are indeed others in the world who understand and can relate to us. Can't speak for everyone, but it sure helped me to finally be ok with who I am and stop trying to pretend to be someone else just to fit in.

 

[COcheesehead]

ENTJ

Only 2% of the population. I am one unique dude.