(I tend not to remember things beyond whats immediately relevant to things in my direct purview. Not taken any of the other tests but might try a few now. Empathy for their deep feelings. We all seem to have the multipotentialite trait, too. Without scientists studying our genes, there is no way to know for certain. They also score relatively high in Agreeableness (A) and are more likely to score high on the Extraversion (E) scale. Various part-time jobs, or a full-time job with freelance projects on the side. Even if you know just a little about something you can have common ground with someone when you first meet them. btw a hufflepuff lol. Im an INTP -T. Apparently that is described as constant improvement. Pregnancy and parenting news, given to you in a way nobody else has. Now that Im writing this the word multipotentialite means to me one who manifests being, human being, to be, to be able to do something. I dont know about you other multipotentialites out there, but I think thats what makes us different..we value growth over security. I think generally we all have the NT. WebThats where multipotentialites come in. The ESTP Im not a time manager type, but I value time by finding ways to transcend it. S people tend to be very practical, rather than conceptual, and happier to settle into one practical career. Ive often thought that creatives & multipods are one and the same, though. Multipotentialite, ISTJ, Enneagram 5w6, Libra with Capricorn moon & Sagittarius ascendant, HSP, Aspie. And yes, Im also an INFJ. But I think not all multipotentialites are ENFPs. Helping another business or innovating a product into an in-demand market gap can be the sweet spot for many multipotentialites. Here are five telling signs youre a multipotentialite. So happy to have found a tribe. Im also a multipod! I actually feel such relief and belonging, and now have a new lease on, well, everything! It made me feel less like the way I am is something that needed fixed. Im Virgo, and according to internet tests, INTJ and 5w6. Mclarnon, Matthew & Carswell, Julie & Schneider, Travis. I dont think the exact nature of your multipotentiality matters to anyone but yourself but for the record.the Enneagram Type sampler came out equally at 7/8 which makes me an extrovert but that is in contrast to my ISTP result. I am fascinated by these trends. Does that mean that all multipotentialites are NFJs? Im an INFP and Enneagram Type 4. WOW! DNA are different, and their never-ending number. less than all 4 letters, its more common to just use the middle 2 letters for example Im an ENFJ so Id refer to myself as NF for starters, and a lot of people I know who have NT as the middle 2 letters of their types also refer to themselves generally as an NT. As we said before, this is the case of specialists, who focus all their interest, effort and attention on a specific field. To know more about the Myers-Briggs personalities, i really recommend the Personality Hacker podcast and website. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I am an ENFJ. In tarot groups, there is a very high % of INFJs. Through either loss of interest, inability to get good mentoring, or because I was being led towards something (usually promotions) that just didnt appeal to me. In my own life, Ive wrestled with pulling various interests and skill sets together to find a common thread. Multipotentiality, the ability to have many skills, is usually mistakenly overlooked. I agree with many of the other comments here that the personality tests are constructed around norms which we tend to fall outside. I totally agree that were all over the place! My MB type is INTJ. (See HSP / HSS on the blog for more information.). You could give me the same test 3 times and Id answer differently depending on the day. NelaIm also a Libra, 4, and INFP. The only MBTI correlation Ive seen is the N-type. Serving up the hottest food trends and the inside scoop on restaurants worldwide. Barbara Shers Refuse to Choose has a great run-down of some different ways to be multipods or scanners in her terms. ESTP: 1 I just took the test and yes I am. See more ideas about infj, infj personality, infj personality type. Third, there could be an argument for a (DNA) gene or Genetic Energetic predisposition. So it seems to me that the theory back up quite easily the claim that multipods are driven by the intuitive force of possibilities. Why some of us don't have one true calling. It is argued that their drive, interest, passions and talents should be celebrated new infrastructure set up to help them succeed. The opposite of this type of person would be a specialist, i.e., people who are experts in a specific field. Some famous historical multipotentialites include: It was an initiation into the love of learning, of learning how to learn, that was revealed to me [] as a matter of interdisciplinary cognitionthat is, learning to know something by its relation to something else. I am an INFP we multipotentialites definitely often rely on our intuition. Ive never had the privilege before. I am an INTJ, type 4/5 (there was a 2% difference between the two in my case). Theyre also known as Jacks (and Jills) of all trades, Renaissance people, and generalists. I kept getting messages intuitively that committing an ENTIRE YEAR in a job role, in a location I am not thrilled to be in is just completely unsettling to me! I think that all humans are multipotentialites, its not like were robots programmed to fulfill only one task. In a world where were encouraged to fit into one specialty it is not surprising that the majority of people dont encourage multipotentiality nor think that they are indeed one. humans can not be put in a bunch. Your email address will not be published. No matter what type I am, Im seeing how much my personality was shaped (and misshapen) by early events. And just in case youre curious, even though Im an ENFJ, I was borderline I for E, borderline S for F, so ENFJ but very close to INSJ, the difference being aside from the intro/extro part I just explained, a person with the last 2 letters of SJ is going to be, in a nutshell, a little less patient and perhaps more with their feet on the ground than someone with FJ as the LAST 2 letters theyre again both very much on the same page but as an example, an ENFJ will be often more up in the clouds with big picture concerns whereas the ENSJ will be more about staying grounded and focused and getting shit done now, they both wanna get the same shit done, but the SJ is typically just not as interested in philosophizing about it for too long up in the 100,000 ft view strata if that makes sense. WebThere are many ways in which this type of approach can be defined and in the following sections we will look at one example of this. For example, Im a Libra sun, but I have quite an emphasis on mutable signs (Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini, and Pisces) in my chart. No, there is no template for us. ENFP There definitely seems to be a connection here between Diplomatic personalities (NFs) and multipotentiality. In any case, I dont really think these categories matter a whole bunch, but theyre interesting to know and play around with. For interest Im a Libra, probably one of the first I have seen through the list of comments, though I really dont think when we are born can have any significant bearing on our personality inclination. Male, INFP, Enn 4, Capricorn, Firehorse (Chinese), Gay. I think I am a Multipotentialite simply because of my too vast interests, my curiosity and constant want of learning new things, and my impossibility to be in some place forever. In case youre making a tally. Hi I am an INTJ who sometimes scores as an INFJ. Leo As others have mentioned, labeling can be helpful or harmful; I have been reading a lot of psychology texts lately, and am learning about how much our childhood affects our adult lives. (example. I believe myself malleable to any given situation because of that. ENFP, too tho with ambivert times, as well. Often you go between several, different, projects, Having a rapid mind, the brain doesn't turn off, You have a fear of missing out on different paths at the cost of choosing one. Second, understand that Multipotentialites come in every shade and color so probably not going to see any parallels regarding the existing tests, other than most Multis are creatives and most creatives test NF in MyersB. We also like to shout our passions from the mountaintops and like including others in on our findings. Oddly enough Ive taken the Enneagram test and the Meyers-Briggs tests several times but Im not 100% certain Im recalling my types correctly. I found this funny because when I did the Enneagram test, I was a Type 4. I know Im an ambivert and I believe I scored INTP and enneagram type 5. Got INFJ, 15-18, INTP, then INTJ, then INTP again.. (Growth through life, learning hard lessons, being more careful with myself, etc.) I consider myself a multipotentialite though Im not a creative. You cant seem to choose a career path I typically avoid commenting but this is the work I do so how could I not. Thanks a lot for this one. They are thirsty for knowledge. Here are some signs to consider if you are a multipotentialite: It is hard to describe your passions, you have several. I would never assume that having multiple passions is reserved for one type in any personality framework. Two INFPs in the span of two replies, Im just blown away. Hardly surprising that all those traits that make you a multipotentialite are also conflicting. In the words of Gloria Gaynor I AM WHAT I AM AND WHAT I AM NEEDS NO EXPLAINING An astrological sun sign is only one piece of the pie. That being said, they (personality tests) seem to be a somewhat decent GENERAL indicator. Is there a specific gene at play here? Because, data: Numbers dont lie, but they can be misinterpreted. To reply to another person in the comments, some Js are externally organized because they know their internal sphere is so scattered. I think, multipotentialites not belong to certain groups. Because, data: Some people are a little more I than E. And some people are waaay more E than I. If being a multipod were correlated to a specific personality type, I would be disappointed, because that means that personalities that do not correlate with being a multipod would be less likely to contribute their uniqueness to the multipod whole. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-echochambers-28315137. Achter, J. Its all so interesting. 8,528,644 views | Emilie Wapnick TEDxBend. For example, how does being highly sensitive affect how multipods operate? HSP+asthma+allergies have put a damper on my extroversion, to my resignation, but nonetheless I find ways to find my people fix despite becoming functionally more introverted. I test people for a living so I have probably taken more Psychometric Assessments than most. Jim Galiano is an Internet consultant, web developer, author and podcaster who started doing business online in 1998. Multipod, HSP, highly gifted and an INTP, libraits not funny. and am interested if theres something local. Nothing, literally from the way sensory input enters out brains to the formation of our inner thoughts and our perceptions of space and time, is absolute. ! Lol . I score differently on the personality tests depending on how I am feeling about life the day I take it. On Are Multipotentialites a Particular Myers-Briggs/Astrological/Enneagram/etc. I combined a variety of interests to build the kind of digital business that energizes me more often than not. But it's true!! (2009). Jim Galiano is an Internet consultant, web developer, author and podcaster who started doing business online in 1998. Hey, I am so glad that you wrote this post! It is like Elder Scrolls or any other adventure game with a class system, you dont just know how to wield one-handed swords nor two-handed swords, but you also know how to cook, fire arrows, create potions, whatever skills you set out to become proficient in. I make connections very easily to things that dont seem congruent. Probably an HSP and a confirmed High IQ-er. Im an INTP, sometimes INTJ, and unsure about the rest of the personality tests. I know a few other INTJs that would be multipods too but I cant say I enough to make any kind of determination. PLAIN. Hi! WebThey are often deep individuals who enjoy having their own space and freedom. Hi! (I have a hunch that IN** types are more into personality testing, but I may be wrong). Personally I am an INTP. Relator 4. But I see now how I have served so many when they have gotten stuck or trapped by their own thinking or perceptions. I work in tech, but Im not a techie. So apart from multipotentialite, I can safely identify myself as HSP and INFJ/INTJ, the latter depending on the situation. same ENFP, 7, and a Taurus. My grandad was a salmon guide and tourism host to a few celebrities back in the fifties. Rather, I think that due to their many interests they often have inconclusive tests. Multipotentialites are defined as people who have more than one passion, interest or creative outlet. One of the disadvantages of being a multipotentialite is not knowing what you want to do with your life | BitPadres, 12/11/2018 13:10h In case you didnt catch it: https://puttylike.com/the-astrology-of-your-many-passions/. Seems like many multipotentialites are HSPs. Before this, most of my life I always felt odd, different, and unusual among the majority of society. Definitely is a miss interpretation to compare Enneagram type and being multipotentialte. I think its natural to have multiple passions, and that true specialists are actually rare, its just that the industrialisation forced specialization as a preferred lifestyle for everyone (as well as the 8-4 or 9-5 workday, despite some people working better during hours 6-2 or 10-6). Theyve also explored the line between being more tech/engineer-ey and more creative Ive yet to find a role where Ive been completely comfortable with the balance. I believe that may also be the root of my curiosity about everything. Their goal in life is not to have one true calling, but to excel in several areas. Im an INFP and an Aries but that in itself is sort of weird as Aries arent typically so introverted or are they??? And 2. its important to not use the letters as an excuse for where you are or who you are. Absolutely not. INFP: 30 I think we have to be all over the place as you said, even though I read in a Jungian personality typing book called King Warrior Lover Magician that Lovers might be very close in their workings to Multipodes. I scored widely across the enneagram test. Published on June 27, 2016cliftonstrengths mbti personality personality testing, Your email address will not be published. The people who struggle to dedicate themselves to one thing, aren't struggling to find themselves, they are struggling to allow themselves to thrive in multiple areas. . These are just a few examples and by no means exhaustive so I didnt mean to leave any particular type out. In her talk, she discusses the societal reason's that multipotentialites struggle with to feel like they can excel, mostly because successful people are often thought of to be experts in their fields, instead of experts of many things. This, together with the diverse interests they present, helps them transfer their previous knowledge to what is new to learn. It is very typical not to ever know what we want to do with our lives. At that point, all of the seemingly disconnected puzzle pieces finally fit together. I find these tests more useful in admitting to myself areas of strength and weakness that I can make use of. Anyone who sticks to one area of interest (in my opinion, everybody has one right?) A Case of Mistaken Identity? The slash approach calls for the pursuit of many career interests at once which requires multipotentialites to jump between their varied knowledge pools to obtain satisfaction. Im an Enneagram 1, a Pisces, born in the year of the Earth Horse, and my Meyers-Briggs seems to change every time I take it, so I can never remember what I get most often. In a nutshell, a Judger has an abstract mind so they usually are externally very organized to make up for the lack of internal structure. The ability to discuss feelings privately rather than through public call-outs. Playful time with friends and family. Im an ENFJ and a Type 4. I have also read that if you re-test on MB 6 months to a year later, theres a fair chance youll end up in another group! 23. https://doi.org/10.1177/1069072714523251. <3 <3, (Yep, definitely ENFP coming out there, haha! Though, it should be stated if I remember correctly, Myer-Briggs (big 16) has always been meant to be in the moment, and under Duress types can change to their polar opposites, or shift in entirely different ways. I think eveyone are curious lifelong learners, though maybe we have more curiosity and tend to never give up on learning or lose interest in learning. My brothers are ENTP type 7 and ISTJ type 1. Shoot me please!! And will close with that lovely Mary Oliver quote that Emilie reminded me of: Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? Get busy. The link might be dubious but the opening line of my INFJ report (apparently Im one too) is INFJs are distinguished by both their complexity of character and the unusual range and depth of their talents. (http://typelogic.com/infj.html). I am ESFP Enneagram 7 The job market is moving towards an era in which is a good thing to have many skills and apply them in creative ways to different fields. Also of note is that on the born for this quiz Im a creative independent ?By Emilie Wapnick. Im a Leo, Enneagram type 6 and INFJ-T type Advocate. I had a notion that NFJs would bring a large population to the multipotentialite community due to the world of ideas in our heads! To iterate on what Andrew said on June 28th, 2016, a break out by mention of Meyers-Briggs types. Of course, these tests are great fun (I guess), but nothing more than that. Some consistency there but a whole lot of opposites as well. Western astrological sign is Cancer with Aries rising and Moon in Libra. Why can't someone be a teacher, digital artist, writer, and coder? I got type 5, 3 & 1. Leo, and Ive shifted so much from the myer-briggs so much. It was developed by amateurs with no background in psychology or any other behavioral field. Many famous people throughout history fall into the category. Will beta test in September. resources he or she can use to create their own future and realize its dreams, and these Wide, deep and intensely curious. And then another 28% of the multipotentialite students were either INFJs or INFPs. And so, you know, all three of those types fall in that idealist category, and they collectively made up a huge percentage, you know, more than half is about half of the population. I guess it doesnt matter which types you are. How about a woman who enjoys racing, competitive eating, fishing, opera singing, and horseback riding? In the wrong job. Even with my health, theres a lot of guessing going on because I never present with symptoms in a typical manner! INFP with some ENFP tendencies, cancer on the cusp of gemini. Multipotentialites can find their mojo by streaming video games during after-work hours, snapping breathtaking photographs, or even running a local small Uber Eats home restaurant. I agreed that SJ types are probably rarer but I thought NFP would be more common? I like your question. In general, these personality types feel more comfortable on their own than mixed up in the judgment of the real world. INTJ: 28 Therefore, whether you are a multipotentialite or a specialist, the important thing is that you always do what makes you feel happy and fulfilled, no matter what external pressures or labels are imposed on you. WebCouldn't tell you since I never get consistent results from MBTI. Plus as an astute friend recently pointed out, it might, to me like everybody is an INFJ simply because INFJs are the sort of people who are likely to be into personality testing, Emilie Wapnick (she/they) is the founder and creative director at. Hello, my name is Mel and Im the wrong kind of multipotentialite. They are multipotentiality, a phrase that became immensely popular after Emilie Wapnick's Ted Talk Why Don't Some Of Us Have One True Calling? My Enneagram was inconclusive: I am all over the map, and it felt more like astrology than a type indicator to me. I dont think any of them were designed from the start to accommodate a recognition of that; they can therefore not reliably classify multipods. When someone asks you what you do for a living, is it difficult to explain? I am giving this away to the first 250 people who sign up with the intention they will give me honest feedback. Because burnout hits home for multipotentialites, and this approach can be the golden ticket to balance. This may be because they share the two personality traits most representative of sensitivity to their environment Introversion and Turbulence. Required fields are marked *. Im also an INFJ and have yet to meet another one. ENTP: 2 Looks like a good match with your multipotentialist definition , isntit ? It would be interesting to see if personalities change more or less with multi pods. Though I also know many creatives who specialize in one thing i.e., stick to the same writing series indefinitely, etc. Do you think multipotentialites tend to be certain types within frameworks such as Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, astrology, etc. To be honest, most, if not all of these tests have little scientific depth. Im an ESTP, an Aquarius, not sure about HSP but Mensa tested for high IQ (not that it matters), Enneagram inconclusive. I love Emilie Wapnick her Ted Talk made me put things into perspective and live life again! Learner 3. ESFP: 4 And thats kind of whats beautiful about our community: how different we are from one another. Over the years this has been greatly distressing, but now knowing that its part of a normal cycle for me that others have also experienced has been a great help in reframing how I view my actions. Well after discovering I am not alone and can identify as a multipotentialite (thank you Emilie), I find I am alone again as an ISTP multipotentialite. How about that? His consulting, marketing and publicity services have been used worldwide since 2002. Im an INFP, Enneagram 4w5, taurus, multipod. Im definitely a multipod and I dont suit most work environments because of who I am. I think part of my type oneness comes from my birth order, first born overachiever, but that also can line up with the INFJ reality. https://bornforthisbook.com/quiz Although the multipotentialite concept isn't new, as seen through folks throughout history. I dont think multipotentialites are inherently one part of anything, unless some typology specifically states there is a type of people who get energy out of doing multiple things at once.. So, for me, there is value and correlation between my MBTI typology and being a multipotentialite. I test very strongly as one since I have taken the test multiple times with no change in outcome. I seem to meet an awful lot of other NFJs in the Puttylike community. They are intellectually curious about various (often disparate) topics and soak in new knowledge like sponges. (Im still working on that belief, but it shall ring true for me in the right timing!) Are You a Multipotentialite Personality-Type? Haha! Darrell Wolfe You can really doing what you like and what you interested in. And my husband is an INTJand we are BOTH multipotentialites . . Her Renaissance business is a beautiful accompaniment to my business. ISFJ: 1 Website for moms seeking advice, community, and entertainment. You can always find similarities if you want to. But when I do personality testing, I often find myself saying I used to do/believe X, but not anymore, indicating changes in behaviours at least, if not in personality to some degree. Great post, its interesting to find out how different people can be even within such a specific community. I think there is a correlation between Openness (as in Big 5) and being multipotentialite, which correlates with Intuition in MBTI/Socionics/Keirsey. For this reason, there is a demand for people who have multiple interests, skills and potentials. For two years I learnt and play the drums (reasonably well) becos there was a need for drummers. I think that every enneatype has its own peculiarities that can be combined in different ways with multipotentiality. 16 personalities has the extra letter on the end. WebThoughts on being a Multipotentialite vs having ADHD discussion I came across the idea of being a Scanner Type or a Multipotentialite relatively recently and it was really validated who I was because for the first time in my life I felt like there was a word for who I was and for having so many interests that I actively pursue. Im an ENFJ, Sag/Cap cusp and HSP. Why not make another business out of your hobbies and passions? My point is labels are limits And havent served me all that well. What up!!! Interesting theory. (Eyes ears nose etc etc.) Hi Clair, I am a libran, HSP, empath, (fairy) ISFP, borderline ambiverted -peopley person. This is why many people dont get their type correctly: for example, they have logical and methodical brains so they think they are a J, because the description says Judgers are organized. The confused look on someone's face when you say what you studied in college versus the turns that your career is actively taking can make someone feel lost or undervalued. This pressure is difficult to handle, especiallyin adolescence when we have to choose a branch or what career to study. Being able to easily define ourselves DOES feel secure, but eventually we come to realize the entrapment. Multipods do seem to be especially creative I agree! We are who we want to be whether it be for the day or week or month or year. In the INTP and INFP, Ne (that is, extraverted intuition), does a great deal in fostering the need for novelty, the search for new possibilities, ways of doing things or putting things together. Let me just comment that 1. its important to realize that whether youre an INFJ or and ENTP, your E, N. I, F, j, S, etc. Its just an hypothesis though. You feel lost in identifying one true calling. If you know youre an N (intuitive) for instance, instead of an S (sensor) this tells you mostly you make decisions using your gut intuition. Besides, I want to be a game designer and being a game designer means being knowledgeable of subjects such as physics, philosophy, psychology, humanities, music, etc. Press Esc to cancel. I am a 9 in the Enneagram (both wings), an INFP, a Poet/Lover, not into astrology. I think part of the Multipotentialite concept is that we are a constant mix of things no two alike. HSP, multipod, INFP, type 7, empath, gregarious introvert (my favorite label, as labels go). From my MBA studies, Myers-Briggs is nonsense. I dont know what enneagram I am since I dont care enough to spend money on finding out (perhaps there are free tests but I bet they will cost me endless newsletter clutters instead , It seems to me the curious about many things might usually come with some other specific traits, but not always, and mostly all the rest that we are is as diverse as people are. And then I have a creative, vibrant sense of humor. Chinese Zodiac: Ox 3. I have no idea of all those tests. Okay, bye! Im an ENFP too! That is part of what makes us who we are, more interesting than most, and really frustrating to live with if youve got the wrong partner. It is called social pressure and labeling. Went to see a couple of conventional career coaches before I was even aware I was a scanner. Variety is the spice of life. I happen to have both in Gemini whichseems to explain a lot. Like some here, if I do a test more than once, I rarely, if ever, come up the same more than once. It is true that labels are useful when communicating, but they cease to be beneficial when they are a necessity andan imposition. Its sorta sucking the life out of me, and then I use the weekend to recharge (one day of piddling around, one day to get things done). Its just impossible for us to fit into a pre-defined role or mold that others seem to jump into happily! Im an ENFP multipotentialite. I am a Enneagram Type 1w2 This is a new one for me, have to do more reading. side note Do you ever host a meetup in Portland? In all roles Ive been initially very interested, I study, research gain employment, get competent in the field, then hit a brick wall. Jim has been interviewed by a variety of media sources including the Wall Street Journal and CBS News in New York. Multipotentialites often take longer to decide on how to pursue their vocational calling? I am Type 4 (with a 5-Wing), Libra, INFP, and HSP. Ya know take them out of the normal routine of their boring lives in order to go focus on people like us. A woman named Emilie Wapnick first coined the term in 2010. Hi! Very interesting! Maybe you pause to collect your thoughts, then when you bring up several projects you are working on people get a bit lost. ENTJ: 2 (especially ENTP, ENFP, INTP AND INFP) The thought of moving to another company doing the same role, even under better conditions is just not appealing to me. 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' Have a main career for the day, and a truckload of hobbies on the side. Journal of Career Assessment. The alignment of stars at the time of your birth never had anything to do with your personality. Last minute of Psychology theories Enneagram Type 9w1. Add. This approach calls for a strong distinction between work and playand helps define work-life boundaries as well. I seem to thrive when you throw me with new scopes of work and tight deadlines uncanny ability to adapt. I dont know a ton about Myers-Briggs, but I bet you guys have some ideas about which letters might correspond with the multipod mind. Nobody says that gays always like apple pie or accountants listen to Barry Manilov, right? Whatever that means. I think star signs alone are pointless without a whole natal chart to start mapping the complexity of tendencies. Im kind of borderline on the HSP thing. Im seeing a small but definite skew towards FP types here. A multipotentialiteis able to merge various factors to create a new one. When I found this information, everything made sense. They likely have many groups of friends which they foster connections based upon shared interests. According to Emilie, a multipotential individual is someone who: is passionate about many things cannot indicate which of his or her interests are the most important ones doesnt want to decide on a single specialization quickly gets bored with one job, therefore is always looking around and considering different paths But psychologists have began to criticize this and the very validities of types. Instead, a growing number of proponents are suggesting that human personality thrive in a spectrum that is not constant nor absolute. Typically, I find that I am almost always fifty fifty creative and logical (usually leaning towards the creative side). I am a Virgo, born on the cusp of Libra. Investment banker by day, hip-hop dance instructor by night, professional poker player by the weekend? For example 6 types usually have strong priorities on a scale and one of them is sometimes overwhelming. Ive tested as 1, 2, 4, 5, and 9, depending on the day. Focus. Which I do, but only until I get the urge to learn something new. My father is a Multi but my mother is not. I take them ALL THE TIME I had never heard of the Enneagram test though. But if I dont take time to think, I feel lost and out of touch. The Dilution of an Academic Degree and Credential Inflation, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.601508. Havent tried any of the other tests though, Im INFJ, Aries, HSP, empath, healer, empowerer, fairy. And if anyones making stats, Im a Libra/Libra, HSP, Enneagram 4 and INFP , Im not making the stats, but Im just finally glad to meet another INFP! Very insightful, avid discoverers and experimenters of anything beautiful, sensual or interesting, always in search of a new experience with a tendency to drown into sensations/sense and get addicted to the search. I am good at identifying patterns because that makes it easier to see where you can fit in. Individualization Emilie Wapnick celebrates the "multipotentialite" -- those of us with many interests, many jobs over a lifetime, and many interlocking potentials. This is going to be less of a traditional, authoritative piece and more of an intellectual inquiry and hopefully fodder for collaboration and idea-exchange. All the existing tests out there are not designed to test Multipotentialites. Zodiac: Gemini sun sign, Saggitarius Rising, and Pisces Moon For the record, I test as an INTP. ESTJ: 0 I came out as Top Three Types are 5, 1 and 4. Perhaps I just need a holiday, Anyway it would have been nice to share experiences with other ISTPs but I guess there just arent many around. I love it, but hate how sometimes people view me as scattered and flighty as well! As for Ennagram, Im tired at the moment but Im type 1. , How that corresponds to the INTP I dont know, but it mentions specializing. I think it can be helpful to do these tests and learn what we can from them but we shouldnt allow them to dictate our lives, or to pigeon hole each other! Activator involved in active learning, most of my teaching uses Inclusive learning, Universal Design in US. I am an ISTJ, a 9 on the Enneagram with smatterings of 1, 5, 6 and 7, I am S (Perfectionist) on the DiSC type and on another profile I came up as a practical, flexible, analytical introvert. This is because the 2 middle letters refer more to what is at the core of how your brain works, the others letters refer more to how you do what you do, or your style perhaps. Have always been intrigued by the Enneagram, will have to finally give that a go! I cannot find anything on this on the web so wondering if you have any insight to offer? I have tested my Enneagram and tested as a 2; however, I was a very close 4 right behind that. they are different subjects , Interesting! I am INFJ Enneagram 7 Taurus. Id guess that lots of multipods are the same. I also wonder if HSPs (along with many INFJs I know) highly correlate to childhood trauma (like many people) and an overloaded/overworked limbic system/vagus nerve? https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/cbx6j. 10 Easy Hobbies You Can Start Doing Right Now, How To Plan A Welcome Event For Your Wedding Weekend, 10 HIIT Workout Moves When You Are Short On Time, 10 Ways To Work-Hard & Play-Hard This Summer, Common Mistakes Related To Timing When Planning A Wedding, 10 Best Collagen Supplements For Healthy Hair, Nails and Skin, Remembering Pop Culture Icon & Philanthropist, Olivia Newton-John, 10 Ways To Feel More Positive About Monday, 10 Must-Have Products From Benefit Cosmetics, Your Guide To Getting The Most Out Of Your Evenings, 10 Ways To Prevent Stress Throughout The Day, Side-Gig 101: Everything You Need To Know Taking It On, The Best Online Fitness Platforms For Your At-Home Workout, It is hard to describe your passions, you have several, You feel lost in identifying one true calling, In pursuing more than one interest you find it hard to see progress, You excel in more than one area, passion, or have many skills, even if they are not at all related. If only our time and energy were unlimited! I am not a bean counter, but I know how to and can appreciate the beans magical or not! Ill write more about my journey in another topic xD. If you feel lost in terms of life calling, reflect on your passions and consider if you are a multipotentialite. Thanks for all you do, Emily! Speaking of which, I am looking to beta test a course I have written for female entrepreneurs, (but men can use it too) which is based on 3 scientifically valid psychometric assessments, Genetic Energetics, Hypnosis and whole slew of other great stuff to help women wanting to become entrepreneurs define an ideal online business. Yessss. Journal of Counseling & Development. I relearn a lot. I tested years ago with same results INFJ, although I am a Gemini. Some people have so many interests that they are not capable of choosing one, but social pressureforces them to. Multipotentialitestypically the polar opposite to specialistshave a wide range of interests that can appear unrelated to each other. Im not a niche person, but I swap in and out of niches faster than a multi-colored click pen changes colors. Im a Virgo risinghi! Never realized how much you and I have in common Emilie, not only am I also an INFJ but Im also an Aries. All the other ones seems to be less strong, though F edges out T a little and P edges out J. Theres an even split for I and E. On the Enneagram, I come out type 7, with 1, 3, and 5 tied for second. I tried security over growth for a while (getting older!) I personally would find it really interesting to do a survey to find out if there is any common ground between multipods in regards to testing/astrology etc. I think truth is an evolving thing, so I wouldnt get caught up in defending it to the death. Web5 multipotentialite personality traits 1. Stephen your comment is spot on. Type?. 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