Yes, it’s true, I’m an INFJ. The hermit. The advocate. The “rarest” personality type, as some call us. The “insert a million and one other ways to describe someone who is a loner, but who is also a champion of the people.”
Quite the paradox, eh?
But what exactly does it mean to be an INFJ? Let alone a male INFJ writer? Well, if you’re a fan of MBTI like I am, then you’ll likely have heard of the 16 distinct personality types that make it up. If you’ve never heard of MBTI, a simple Google search will give you a ton of information on the subject.
What is MBTI?
MBTI stands for the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator Test (MBTI). It’s a personality test that helps people figure out more about who they are and why they do the things they do. There are 16 personality types that people typically fall into.
As I mentioned, I’m an INFJ (introverted, intuitive, feeling, and judging) and here are just a few of the struggles I’ve experienced as a writer and how I’ve dealt with them.
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