Myers-Brigg Personality Types

[igoeja]

I have often wondered about the personalities of rowers, but up until recently had not searched for any material. Leaving aside the validity of such test, I found some interesting bits, in particular:

http://www.bhfinder.com/Articles/Detail ... ty-Profile

I tried to put together a quick poll, just to see what others thought, but the 16 types number too many for the system, so I limited it to the most common classifications.

If you don't know which type you are, and would like to, the following are quick and easy tests:

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

BTW, I currently test as a INTJ, but borderline for both E/I, and T/F.

[Bob S.]

I have often wondered about the personalities of rowers, but up until recently had not searched for any material. Leaving aside the validity of such test, I found some interesting bits, in particular:

http://www.bhfinder.com/Articles/Detail ... ty-Profile

I tried to put together a quick poll, just to see what others thought, but the 16 types number too many for the system, so I limited it to the most common classifications.

If you don't know which type you are, and would like to, the following are quick and easy tests:

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

BTW, I currently test as a INTJ, but borderline for both E/I, and T/F.

That's a lousy test, if you ask me. I came out being compared to Hannibal Lecter, fer crissake.

Bob S.

[igoeja]

Yes, these tests are often terrible. And the pop psych world is full of unsubstantiated crap.

For a more even-handed approach to personality type similarities:

http://www.keirsey.com/handler.aspx?s=k ... c=overview

Well, instead of Lechter, I think the INTJ is sometimes considered like Ike and Ayn Rand. Better company?

[Bob S.]

Well, instead of Lechter, I think the INTJ is sometimes considered like Ike and Ayn Rand. Better company?

Not really. It also listed JFK and Hillary C., which is not an improvement. However, if I remember correctly, one of the lists included Isaac Newton and Marie Curie. Those I would be happy to accept.

Bob S.

P.S. On checking your message, it seems that you are in the same boat.

[Yankeerunner]

I came out as INTJ also. The list of characters it gave me included Stephen Hawking, Andy Grove, Marie Curie, Igor Sikorsky, and Hillary Clinton. I'm sure that I can kick all of their butts on the erg.

[Bob S.]

I came out as INTJ also. The list of characters it gave me included Stephen Hawking, Andy Grove, Marie Curie, Igor Sikorsky, and Hillary Clinton. I'm sure that I can kick all of their butts on the erg.

And mine as well, Rick, obviously — and you have. But James Igoe is younger than you (49) and looks to be bigger. I haven't seen his stats, but he has probably kicked both our butts on the erg. However, we might have it over him in the marathon. That's where you and I do our best and, like most ergers, he might not have done one yet, even if he is an INTJ.

Bob S.

[PaulG]

Another boring ISTJ. But somebody has to do the work. I have to go oil the chain on my erg now, log my latest workouts, and update my pace curves.

[Rhubarbarian]

INFP.

Interesting. I took this test (or one similar) 20 years ago and came out with the same result.

[igoeja]

Bob,

I'm a fairly miserable erg, so most recent PB for 2K is 7:11.9, and my best relative performance rank is for 5k, then 2K, with lesser scores for longer and shorter pieces, but both around 66th percentile, with 2K and 5K somewhat better.

[GlennTeddy]

I am an INTJ. whatever that means

[mikvan52]

Interesting that I use a Michel de Montaigne quote as a personal motto and the test says I'm like him.

Don't know about the Princess Dianna likeness though
though it now disturbs me that I once went as her to a Holloween party...
never again... some one thought I was a trans' and started hitting on me.

[ausrwr]

ENFP. First time I've actually tested that. Normally ENTP. But 50% preference on the F/T,

Now, I'm off to ignore the training diary, consider whether I should go for a beer, and whether to blow off the morning session again.

[Tinus]

INTJ's are among the rarest people in the world (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Brig ... evelopment). Why include them in the poll and not INTP? I feel neglected. Are these polls limited to only 6 options? (edit: ok I got it. I should read the link first before commenting.)

In the Netherlands application of mb-types in sports is fairly popular and there is some literature about it. http://www.actiontype.nl/

[beckslashley]

Yes, I love rowing and I'm an INTJ. I think I meet the personality profile well and would be keen that the other woman I row with take the test too. It might help us iron out some of the tensions we seem to experience in a boat together (sorry that's my INTJ at work again)!!

[bepah]

ENTP....do not know how this applies to rowing as there is no interpersonal interaction with my rower at this time......