Day 31

"Introverts focus their attention and energy on the world inside of themselves. They enjoy spending time alone and need this time to 'recharge their batteries.' Introvert try to understand the world b4 they experience it, which means a lot of their activity is mental. "

That is so me.

Many people think that Extraverts = talkative, and Introverts = shy. But NOOOO!!! Which is why sometimes i do feel misunderstood.

The courses that the training puts us through were indeed beneficial and pro-growth. Although it wasn't in depth, the exposure did help us to understand ourselves a little more and even stimulate our interest. Will certainly require lots of help to stay away from depression in this job man....

Was surprised that Joker David also has a serious side to him. He brought the book "Just Who Do You Think You Are?" today and got the entire class interested in finding out more about their personality type, the suitable career paths, strengths and possible pitfalls.

Here's the 4 Different Dimensions in Personality Types:-

(1) The 2 different ways we interact with the world:

Extraverts (E)

• Are energized by being with other people
• Like being the centre of attention
• Act, then think
• Tend to think out loud
• Are easy to "read" and know; share personal information freely
• Talk more than listen
• Communicate with enthusiasm
• Respond quickly; enjoy a fast space
• Prefer breadth to depth

Introverts (I)

• Are energized by spending time alone
• Avoid being centre of attention
• Think, then act
• Think things through inside their heads
• Are more private; prefer to share personal information with a selected few
• Listen more than talk
• Keep their enthusiasm to themselves
• Respond after taking time to think things through; enjoys a slower pace
• Prefer depth to breadth

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(2) The 2 different ways we receive information:

Sensors (S)

• Trust what is certain and concrete
• Like new ideas only if they have practical applications
• Value realism and common sense
• Like to use and Hone established skills
• Tend to be specific and literal; give detailed descriptions
• Present information in a step-by-step manner
• Oriented to the present

Intuitives (N)

• Trust inspiration & inference
• Like new ideas & concepts for their own sake
• Value imagination & innovation
• Like to learn new skills; get bored easily after mastering skills
• Tend to be general & figurative; use metaphors & analogies
• Present information through leaps, in a roundabout manner
• Oriented towards the future

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(3) The 2 different ways of making decisions:

Thinker (T)

• Step back; apply impersonal analysis to problems
• Value logic, justice and fairness; 1 standard for all
• Naturally see flaws & tend to be critical
• May be seen as heartless, insensitive and uncaring
• Consider it more important to be truthful than tactful
• Believe feelings are valid only if they are logical
• Are motivated by a desire for achievement andaccomplishment

Feeler (F)

• Step forward; consider effect of actions on others
• Value empathy and harmony; see he exception to the rule
• Naturally like to please others; show appreciation easily
• May be seen as overemotional, illogical and weak
• Consider it important to be tactful as well as truthful
• Believe any feelings is valid, whether make sense or not
• Motivated by a desire to be appreciated

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(4) The last dimension concerns whether we prefer to live in a more structured way or in a more spontaneous way.

Judger (J)

• Are the happiest after decision have been made
• Have a "work ethic": work first, play later(if there's time)
• Set goals & work towards achieving them on time
• Prefer knowing what they are getting into
• Are product oriented (emphasis is on completing the task)
• Derive satisfaction from finishing projects
• See time as finite resources & take deadlines seriously

Perceivers (P)

• Are happiest leaving their options open
• Have a "play ethic": enjoy now finish the job later
• Change goals as new information becomes available
• Like adapting to new situations
• Are process oriented (emphasis is on how the task is completed)
• Derive satisfaction from starting projects
• See time as a renewable resource & deadline as elastic

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I'm ISFP. So what are you?

Yet to know my results. Will only be able check again on Monday cos tomorrow's aircraft visit. Sianz... Next tuesday's fleet exams AGAIN, and many more to come when during SEP. Quoting Kelvin: "Who says got life in STC one?" *sobz* >.<"

Thanks to the daily travelling time together, been connecting with Wendy on an unexpected intellectual level. Glad to find a kaki who shares the same frequency as me =)