ISTP's are born just one traumatic incident away from being serial killers.

As an ISTP female I love dark humor the darker the better, people tend to get offended like come on it’s a joke no need to put in emotions into it 😂

I think it's mistaken to believe that STPs don't enjoy it when our jokes make people uncomfortable. It may not be our calculated intention, but if it happens, it entertains us.

I think I might be high Ti because, as a female, even if the joke is sexual, I laugh because it’s funny. Later someone usually explains to me why the joke was offensive. It takes a lot to offend me because I make fun of myself a lot.

The thing that annoys me about ISTPs is that they love showing off their gun collection, but won't let you play with them 😑

When you were talking about it being difficult to get an ISTP to go out and do something they enjoy, I felt that. Its hard to explain, but i would rather be content than happy. Happiness is just another emotion. Id rather be this ---------- than this /\/\/\/\

The codependancy part spoke to me as an istp. I ended a relationship cus I started extending too much responsibility over my partner who was in a bad place and wouldn't take care of themselves, which became too much of a burden in the long run. I find the damsel in distress traits alluring cus they allow me to lean into being the rock of a relationship. Feeling strong and respected for the strenghts I bring and my ability to fix things is something I like. Moving forward, I think I need to understand a partner can appreciate what I bring without being weak themselves. Us istps are probably at our happiest with partners that are independent and capabel, so we don't feel trapped by their i insecurities and they don't feel like we underestimate/over-help them.

Female ISTP here. I would totally make that Dolly Parton joke, and probably have. I just say things, and don't have a really complex censor. That being said, I know enough to try to avoid certain types of things with certain groups of people. Basically, I assume that every person not in my small friend group is overly sensitive, incredibly PC, etc. This avoids huge issues. I rarely get why people are super sensitive about a lot of these things, but it doesn't mean I can't accept that this is a fact and try to be mindful of it.

Watched this last night and laughed so hard this morning when I used the word carpet knife and my ISTP boyfriend corrects me using this Finnish word that’s probably the most accurate term for the knife but no one really uses it. 😅

i swore i was ISTP but test as INTP. the biggest thing that has confused me and makes me feel i really am ISTP is my high athletism. it has totally made it more clear to me the way you explain it that i am indeed an ISTP, but in an unhealthy mode...put on weight, pessimistic, dissociate, use alcohol....all of it. and the whole time i'm in dispair because i'm not in my right body...i try to explain it to people, but i don't think they really get it. i'm out of shape saying how i'm really an athlete. this is actually helping me gather the inspiration to get back to my true self and i thank you!

Wow I asked for it just a day or 2 ago and here it is , thanks ! 95% of this is so accurate , I'll put this in mind , thank you .

Thank you, Alexis for another wonderful video. I definitely have the "feature" of an ISTP to where I have to point out when people are doing it "wrong" or not according to a procedure that is not flawed in any way. The rules that make sense are paramount to an ISTP like myself, and I do sometimes try to reinforce that rule because it just makes logical sense and trying to skirt it could end up in injury or the other person getting fired. This is all workplace behavior I'm describing. I tend not to skirt the rules if they make logical sense, otherwise, I'm just not going to do it. Why stop at a stop sign when there aren't any other cars? If I see cars, I stop as required, just for an example.

Blink twice if your being held against you will bro

Thank you so much for an enlightening video. Was laughing so hard at how on point this is.

Anyway I'm really appreciative for your efforts to help people discovering thier strengths & weaknesses as well as making good use of them..

Surprisingly helpful, thank you!

i am guilty of correcting someone. my go to response is "i just dont want u to go through life saying the wrong thing" lol

It’s so true regarding taking on your family members responsibilities. As an ISTP you’ve gotta learn to let go. Don’t let Ni consume you. Enjoy the present. What worked for me is attending swimming lessons and playing with my kids outside more. It’s still not enough but definitely better than being stuck in my head all day.

Procrastination is deeply embedded so I just do something like sprinting through a thing. Like just start to do it and finish it properly but fast then I can go back to my comfort zone again once its done.haha

thank you so much this helps me (ENFP) better understand and connect w my ISTP dad

Oh yeah. I, an ISTP, and a female coworker who I now recognize as an ISTP, worked together in IT (of course). We had a spoken agreement that if we ever had any issues between us, we'd talk, and not take it anywhere like a supervisor or HR. We had a consistent flowing banter that would be considered sexual harrassment by HR, but it kept us laughing in a stressful environment. It was NEVER a problem. This is why ISTPs can find a lot of types to be exhausting to be around. They all seem like they want to have a bad time for no reason.

The analysis paralysis for the ISFP I think has more to do with their low Te (getting things done.). As an ISTP I did not relate to this part but I can VERY much relate to having reluctance to start things so we may look the same. I am aware that people’s feelings get hurt by my words but if I believe telling the truth is in the person’s best interest I will say it. It is not fear that keeps me from getting out more or making changes; it is my Ne blind spot that fails to see possibilities until I observe someone else doing it. Good job👍

My goodness. I was just in a 15 year relationship. Self taught marketer and have been stagnant on a few biz ideas. This was very helpful. Thank you

(For context I've spent years obsessively studying MBTI and Jung's work.) I've always disliked the term "unhealthy." Abnormal is not necessarily unhealthy. I grew up spending time with friends who weren't into sports or things like that, so I ended up spending a lot of time poring over DnD character sheets and video games. I do *like* sports but I'd rather hang out inside and play a mechanically intense character in a fighting game, or find 10 different ways to sort my Magic cards before throwing them back in a pile. As I developed, I ended up with a preference for Ni (as far as I can tell) over Se. Not in the "looping" sense, which I've experienced for sure, but just got very good at filling in the missing information between facts because I was doing it all the time instead of running around like a reckless scallywag. I don't obsess over things or come up with wacky conspiracy theories, and I don't hide in my room in crippling depression. There. My need to be a nitpicky know-it-all has been sated. Later.

A lot of good insights, nice job. We can sense that you are not roasting out of resentment but out of sincere interest. Just one contradiction : ISTP should do consensus joke... and go out with people more often. Well, we tend to avoid people because a lot of them are offended by who we are, how we think. For example, your story of "Dolly Parton" joke is typical. Our Ti identify a mass hysteria about sexism and racism that allows narcissistic individuals to play the victims like hell. Sorry, but as an ISTP, i'll borrow your Dolly Parton joke and over-used it to spot the fake victims and crush their bigotry. That's the tough side of personal responsibility, sorry ^^

I believe (as an ISTP) that because I was raised by a Fe dom/aux mother My Fe function is developed but since I am an unhealthy one (not only I have Fe grip but also Ti Ni loop), every time I do something immoral I really go self destruction mode even if it was right thing do to. I don't have problem talking to people actually often times I can go really chatty, but I am pretty sure That sometimes I get over Analytical about my words. Thank you for your video I found it really helpful.👍

as an istp this is the most relatable istp related video ever

Intresting video 👍🏻😌

That's pretty funny. I've noticed myself doing a lot of these things. I we'll say that, in respects to things we consider sexist today, i say things that are factually true that people don't like being said and will even argue with me about it.

I feel like istp humor like mine I use a bunch of really funny one liners and I just kind of act like a douche but like over the top and really funny, I usually end up saying stuff borderline offensive as well lol but most people find it funny

I know for a fact I'm an IST- but I use both Judging and Perceiving pretty much equally. And I have very similar qualities to both ISTJs and ISTPs. Edit: After finishing this video, I can say that I believe I am more like an ISTP. I don't worry and I'm bold, I have OCD, can procrastinate, and will accidentally roast people without realizing it might insult them. Definitely have a lack of social awareness.

The part of the roast is spot on! My best friend is an ISTP and he loves roasting people within our Small circle of friends, including me of course. I still think he is one of the most funny people I've ever met. Even though he hurts my feelings sometimes (I'm an INFP of course 😅) And yeah, he is super quiet and it appears like he is almost afraid to speak sometimes. I love him, but sometimes he he might not start a relationship or friendship because he is not very communicative.

That stagnation/procastination thing hits home ngl. I hate the fact that I'm so god damn lazy, but I'm also too lazy to do anything about it. It's a never ending loop. So many things that I could or should be doing, but I can never decide what to do first, so I just delay them indefinitely. I feel like I wasted my entire twenties.

I share some qualities with INTP’s but is still an ISTP

This might be an odd request, but could you do a video comparing ISTP and INFJ? I have tested for both and they have the same functions, just in a different order. I originally tested as an INFJ and now I relate more to ISTP (I actually got ISTJ but did not relate to it at all). I relate to a lot of ISTP but struggle with Se. I think I am often caught up in the issues you listed for Ni. Very much stuck in my head, focused on ruminating instead of taking action. You would think that maybe that makes me INFJ but I don’t consider myself a feeler. I used to be a people pleaser and served as everyone’s therapist, but years ago I realized it was unhealthy. Either way, your videos explain MBTI much better than anything else I’ve seen online. Great work!

Completely relate to the roast but he definitely was trying to tell you to stfu and chill 😂😂❤❤ I just did this to a coworker so lemme just say... We know what we're saying and doing, it's very deliberate, and well thought out. It probably wasn't YOU specifically in that moment but he most likely felt strongly about the fear many people have around flying on September 11th now and he got annoyed and nipped it in the butt so it wouldn't be a conversation lol homie skipped that topic like an annoying ad. So coworker story... Let me preface that she wanted to go home early after just clocking in (it was a slow day waiting tables) and not doing anything other than sit on her phone... so she asked if she could leave and I said no you just got here and I was waiting for you to leave and you always leave early so she blames being sick (something she's been doing for weeks and weeks) but I said " Well when I'm sick I call off, go to the doctor and take care of myself. If I come into work I come in do my job and am committed to being here. I don't come in and half ass shit like a lot of other people here do" and I walked away acting like I wasn't just coming for her!!!!!!🥲

There is a difference between a pullover and a t-shirt, just sayin'. 👍🏾Concerning the -withdrawal ISTP. For me personally, it's not just 'its hard to get them to do things they like' but to do things I like with even if it is people I enjoy hanging out with. I believe that I am an ISTP but I toggle between thinking that I'm an INTJ (female)🤓

Bros staring into your soul 👁️👁️

So this is hilarious. At 1st I typed someone I like as INTJ then thought nah most likely INTP & now I'm thinking ISTP like wa tha hek xD

Woman Istp here. I would crack up at that Dolly Parton joke 🤣

I enjoyed very much this video but it's kind of annoying the fact that the audio keeps going off from time to time

For the annoying part and correcting its grammar, i always want to, but i try to stop myself

I have an istp bf and it’s hilarious because of his gender awkwardness lmao, good video it rlly explained his rlly unflattering jokes !

Yeah people need to chill on being so offended with jokes and comedy, no matter how taboo. As an ISTP I think there’s a “down-to-earth” element in people who can see the value in dark/controversial humor. I just don’t think there’s any use in pretending that these issues don’t exist and I think comedy is a great lens to view the world and all its evils through. People who are easily offended have this pseudo morality about them and it’s the most annoying shi* ever. It you don’t wanna hear it then remove yourself from the situation but don’t ask me to temper down my sense of humor.

I was talking to my husband who was across the room while I was standing next to his friend. I was involved in what he was saying, I forgot where I was, associated my husband with the body next to me, a grabbed his friend's butt. Hilarious and humiliating, but more hilarious now.

Yeah I do the 16 personalities test and got istp and I work in Healthcare and i definitely agree with the social etiquette since I'm so direct and I work around alot of females obviously so I think they get mad at that lol I'm just a no bs kind of guy

If Im mistyped it would probably be the introverted and extroverted because my percent for introverted was 51%

Are you guys sure you're not talking to INTPs? Or did I type myself wrong

I as an ISTP was in a long therm relationship with an INFP and i think she couldnt handle many of the things that makes us Annoying 😅 The Dark Humor and the casual roasts especialy i think. Tommorow i got a Date with an ESFJ and im looking very forward to it. Beeing an ISTP im Watching now all Videos about ESFJ / ISTP dynamic and just things about ESFJs 🤔

more istps please

You like ISTP´s to be more chatty but then when they are which isn´t comfortable for us, your Fi judges truly innocent silly comments not meant to hurt or offend anyone. Being accepted is one of the core needs of an IXTP. When you ask questions that you can easily know the answer to, we are like just think before you ask me that lol (like ´did you go to work today´). Unless you´re actually sweet but kind of slow, we will patiently answer you, but if we know you are intelligent enough, we get sassy because we know you can do better. It´s actually kind of a compliment, means we care. ;)

Is that a artic monkeys Vinyl

I am the king of procrastination 😏

Ti - Ni doom loop, anyone ?

We are perfect

high standards? Nah, I'm typed as istp and most times when things don't go my way I move on or 'give up'. I think our instinct helps us prioritize what to waste our energy on. I may know I'm not good at something, but if it's good enough to pass and I cant do any better, it's good enough to let go and I don't worry about it anymore edit: I realize Im acting like an istp by focusing on this minor comment made rather than the bigger picture lmao edit2: my sister is an isfj and I would say she is usually responsible for me lol

Waiting for ISFP

I'm a "supposed" ISTP.. hello

it's interesting that your description of their functions differs from Cognitive Personality Theory's channel about the ISTP, because he explains that due to Ti-Ni, they WON'T be precise and instead be more general and vague with their knowledge. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8-qm8KUxtq9Y2w.htmlsi=2mIZcUDEx8jiC22v

Now honestly, who would have prefered a roast?

yk when youre talking theres that little background noise and you always take it off when you get a break with the words it pisses me off, idk if its done on purpose or what it is but its annyoing

22:00 You people are making fun of ISTP's!! Even more spreading it all online!!! 26:00 It's really annoying :-/ The issue is the main channel of ISTP's for recieving information - whether it's emotional or rational stuff- is through logical reasoning & analysis.. :-|

I'm not a fan of the ISTP . But have to say the girl in this video is beautiful inside and out

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Developing an inferior function (at least the way it seems to be described in videos) is never a good idea. No matter the function, telling a type they need to strengthen the weakest part of themselves will only stress them and set them back further psychologically. Fi doms will never be satisfied with the level of Fe they get from xSTPs because it is and always be, immature in use. So when you tell an ISTP to develop Fe what you get is more morally inappropriate jokes because that is them using their Fe. Yes, each type can “develop” their functions, but they have a limit. One that we, as humans, need to accept if want a level of harmony. I mean, you wouldn’t ask a pastry chef to build you a house, would you?

Nice use of adds

Sometimes you talk WAY too fast.