While some people see the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI, as a bunch of useless astrology-like bullshit, there are many who believe it's a useful tool for understanding people. In fact, many companies use MBTI to help their employees reach their full potential and learn more about how they really work.
While there are 16 Myers Briggs personality types, this list covers the 10 rarest types. The population statistics on this list are based on research by the Myers Briggs Company and represent only the United States as that is where the MBTI originated.
Percentage of population (based on US statistics):8,1 % (6 bis 8 %)
Powers:Enthusiastic; Creative; Warm up; future-oriented; Individualistic; Cautious; Optimistic; Revealing; Playful; Spontaneous
Weaknesses:Little practical skills; Rethink; Easily stressed; highly emotional; Has trouble concentrating
Notable people with these characteristics:Quentin Tarantino; Will Smith; Robin Williams; Kelly Clarkson; e Russel Marke

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A highly intuitive type, if not careful, the ENFP can fall into the trap of assuming and anticipating other people's motives and actions. This causes ENFPs to think too much and find it difficult to take things at face value. Also, ENFPs are easily stressed and tend to become overwhelmed.
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ENFPs are among the strongest communicators and often choose jobs in counselling, teaching, religion or the arts.
Percentage of population (based on US statistics):5,4 % (4 bis 6 %)
Powers:Logical; Calmly analytical; Practical; Curious; troubleshooting; Exactly; hands on; Adventurous; observer
Weaknesses:stubborn; Insensitive; Private and Reserved; Easily bored; Engages in risky behavior
Notable people with these characteristics:Michael Jordan; Clint Eastwood; Tom Cruise; Milla Jovovich; e Bear Grylls

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Unlike some other introvert types, who can be more social, ISTPs are truly independent. They can easily get lost in their work and would rather remain silent than suffer from small talk. This makes getting to know an ISTP difficult.
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Because of their strong independence and tendency to get bored easily, ISTPs often have bonding issues, especially when it comes to romantic relationships.
Percentage of population (based on US statistics):4,4 % (4 bis 5 %)
Powers:caring silently; Compassionate; Creative; Idealistic; Empathic Helpers; Curious; Independent; Adaptable
Weaknesses:Very idealistic; Very unselfish; Impractical; Take things personally; hard to know
Notable people with these characteristics:William Shakespeare; Julia Roberts; William Wordsworth; J.R.R. Tolkien; und Alicia Keys

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If left unchecked, an INFP's altruism can be detrimental as they can become too caught up in their pursuit of good and neglect their own basic needs. In addition, INFPs often feel let down because of their extreme idealism.
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Because INFPs hold themselves and others to such high standards, INFPs are the second highest of all types to report marital dissatisfaction.
Percentage of population (based on US statistics):4,3 % (4 bis 5 %)
Powers:search for excitement; Pragmatic; Malleable; Attentive; Realist; Efficient; Spontaneous; problem solver; Experience
Weaknesses:Insensitive; Impatient; Risky; Unstructured; Challenger; Might miss the bigger picture
Notable people with these characteristics:Ernest Hemingway; Madonna; Samuel L. Jackson; Nicolas Sarkozy; und Eddie Murphy

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With so much energy to burn, ESTPs can get impatient and don't know when to slow down. Because ESTPs like to keep things light-hearted, they also have a hard time dealing with serious emotions and can feel uncomfortable in emotionally charged situations.
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ESTPs typically have careers in marketing, trades, business, and law enforcement.
Percentage of population (based on US statistics):3,3 % (3 bis 5 %)
Powers:Logical; Conceptual; Isolated; intellectually curious; Survey; adaptable; Independent; Goal
Weaknesses:Critical; Diverted; condescending; Withdrawn; Insensitive; Hates rules and guidelines
Notable people with these characteristics:Albert Einstein; Bill Gates; Isaac Newton; Rene Descartes; and Stanley Crouch

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Although INTPs can be smart, they can be clueless when it comes to people. They are generally aloof, and because they know so much, INTPs can come across as condescending and insensitive. Although INTPs enjoy sharing ideas, they get impatient when they have to explain things and people can't follow them.
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Popular recreational activities for an INTP include reading, arts and culture events, chess and other strategy games, writing, teaching, computer work, backpacking, hiking, and meditation.
Percentage of population (based on US statistics):3,2 % (2 bis 5 %)
Powers:energetic; inventive; Theoretically; Analytically; change oriented; adaptable; Independent; search for news; Brilliant; verbal
Weaknesses:Insensitive; Very quarrelsome; Intolerant; It can be unfocused; Dislikes practical matters
Notable people with these characteristics:Mark Twain; Thomas Edison; Tom Hanks; Celine Dion; und estranho Al Yankovic

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On the other hand, ENTPs love to bounce ideas off one another, they can be very argumentative, and tend to tear down the beliefs and ideas of others. Additionally, ENTPs can fire people quickly if they can't keep up with them or support their ideas.
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ENTPs are often referred to as Type A people, meaning they are more competitive, ambitious, and even aggressive.
Percentage of population (based on US statistics):2,5 % (2 bis 5 %)
Powers:Actively sociable; Enthusiastic; harmonizers; Idealistic; Sensitive; Cooperative; resourceful; Thankful; diplomatic
Weaknesses:Overly idealistic; Very sensitive; Very unselfish; self-critic; Trouble making difficult decisions
Notable people with these characteristics:Barack Obama; Oprah Winfrey; Maya Angelou; Malala Yousafzai; und Sean Connery

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Although ENFJs are some of the nicest people, they sometimes take their altruism too far and often give out too much. ENFJs are self-reflective, which can lead them to be very hard on themselves.
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ENFJs are the most religious of the types, believing in some form of higher power.
Percentage of population (based on US statistics):2,1 % (2 bis 4 %)
Powers:Quietly innovative; Revealing; Conceptual; Logical; Independent; Certainly; seek understanding
Weaknesses:Critical; Arrogant; Judge; Overly analytical; Clueless in the novel; I hate strict rules
Notable people with these characteristics:Michelle Obama; Friedrich Nietzsche; Elon Musk; Colin Powell; and Arnold Schwarzenegger

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One of the downsides of critically observing the world is that the INTJ can often be pessimistic. The INTJ can also be judgmental, viewing people as too lazy and selfish to achieve their goals. Another negative trait associated with the INTJ is a refusal to follow strict rules, restrictions, and traditions.
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As gifted individuals, INTJs are one of two types who do exceptionally well in college, have the highest GPA, and some of the highest earnings when choosing a career.
Percentage of population (based on US statistics):1,8 % (2 bis 5 %)
Powers:Planner; focused vision; Decisive; Conceptual; Strategically; Assertive; Logical; Organized
Weaknesses:Critical; stubborn/dominant; Intolerant; Impatient; Arrogant; Cold; ruthless
Notable people with these characteristics:Steve Jobs; Franklin D. Roosevelt; Margarida Thatcher; Malcom X; und Whoppi Goldberg

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ENTJs are driven, and many world leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs exhibit ENTJ traits. When an ENTJ is focused, they can achieve anything and push their team to achieve their best results. While the ENTJ's driven nature is usually a good thing, they have trouble dealing with emotions and may not
they know when they hurt people close to them.
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Because ENTJs work hard to stay current, they are the least likely to be stressed out by work or finances of all personality types.
Percentage of population (based on US statistics):1,5 % (1 bis 3 %)
Powers:Revealing; Creative; Serious; quiet intense; persevering; Inspiring; Loves languages and symbols
Weaknesses:Perfectionist; Extremely private; Can burn easily; Always needs a cause; Sensitive/Defensive
Notable people with these characteristics:Martin Luther King Jr.; Nelson Mandela; Mother Teresa; Lady Gaga; and Marie Kondo

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Most INFJs see helping others as their purpose in life and are always available to help. Although the INFJ may appear soft on the outside, they are wild and headstrong, but they only use this high energy to make the world a better place and not for personal gain. Although INFJs enjoy helping others, they tend to be very introverted and reserved.
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INFJs are so intuitive that many people feel almost "psychic" and often just know something without knowing why or how they know it.