5 Signs You're Not An ENTJ

The ENTJ personality type - many people seem to identify with this type code, but not all of them have the corresponding cognitive functions.

This video discards the misleading E-N-T-J dichotomies, and focuses instead on the cognitive functions in order to give you an effective means to differentiate between an actual ENTJ, and someone who mistyped as one.

Thanks to Kiara Kerrick for the subtitles!
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About me:
Hi, I'm Harry, and I'm intensely passionate about personality typing and self-development - so much so that I have created my own Jung-inspired system, taking a more high-resolution look at the factors making up personality.

Through Cognitive Personality Theory I examine the underlying mechanisms behind cognition, and the means through which a single type can have limitless individual variation - I believe type itself is just a set of cognitive predispositions that can according to the needs of the situation be overcome.

I don't believe any type is limited in what they can achieve, but have noticed sensationalist attitudes and internet trends propagating a culture in which type-development is actively discouraged in favour of conforming to simplistic archetypes. Through CPT I hope to dispel various myths and oversimplifications of what constitutes personality type, and along the way encourage a healthier attitude towards type that allows a person to become not who they are told they are, but rather who they want to be.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:24 - Cognitive Extraversion
05:01 - Extraverted Thinking
10:18 - Extraverted Sensing
14:43 - Introverted Intuition
18:32 - Introverted Feeling
22:33 - Extraverted Feeling
26:04 - Wrap-up
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KEY

Ni/Introverted Intuition - Broad & plethoric perception of internal world.
Ne/Extraverted Intuition - Broad & plethoric perception of external world.

Si/Introverted Sensing - Specific and concrete perception of internal world.
Se/Extraverted Sensing - Specific and concrete perception of external world.

Fi/Introverted Feeling - Subjective codec; internal emotional data & harmony.
Fe/Extraverted Feeling - Subjective codec; external emotional data & harmony.

Ti/Introverted Thinking - Objective codec; internal logical order.
Te/Extraverted Thinking - Objective codec; external logical order.

Lens - Perceives data.
Codec - Rationalises data.

Convergent - Positive, creative, enacting change and seeking novelty.
Divergent - Negative, authoritative, instilling consequence and driving utility.

For more clarification on terms see the CPT eBook!

#ENTJ #16Types #CPT

[dcs]

Before this I thought I was an INTJ. I’m starting to think ENTJ may be more accurate. The theme of finding an external solution to internal problems and ideas characterized me perfectly.

[hannepappa]

Harry is the only typology youtuber I can listen to without being on high alert for disinformation.

[bansheeziebaneezie]

"you're likely not ENTJ if you struggle to take action upon meaningful desires." - "ENTJs radiate purpose and self-belief." "You're likely not ENTJ if you struggle with singular focus and task prioritisation." ...I wonder what would an ENTJ with ADHD look like.

[dhanya]

ENTJ women always mistype themselves lol. I went from INFJ->INTJ->ENTJ. And then so many things clicked.

[jassielpeguero]

The last part... Yes, Im an ENTJ. I've a recent conversation with a friend and all those things came out. She was trying to understand my duality about being a sharp thinker and also, somehow care about people's perceptions of me... And I just answered: "I need them, and to get them being usefull somehow, they must like me a little. Otherwise they will just get in between"... She stared at me in complete silence, like scared... I noticed and to soften up the atmosphere, I couldnt help but get a lil bit goofy and simple. But the words actually came up from very deep... Overall, nice video🤗

[actmgtejb]

Looking forward to more of these "signs you're not" videos because they actually help people get closer to their actual types much more easily with a thorough discussion on the "wirings" of convergent and divergent functions

This channel always has the most sensible approach on personality types

[inigma_X]

ENTJ: i want to control the world so if anything comes up, we can get it done right.
INTJ: i have something specific that i want done right, and it looks like i need to control the world to get it done.

[mannysmandatories]

The best thing about this video is that it really drove home that I’m not actually ESTJ or ENTP, but actually an ENTJ with a broken internal compass trying to hopelessly figure out WTF is going wrong. Thank you

[OnLifeandLove]

After watching this video, I have fully confirmed that I am an ENTJ! The statements here fit me perfectly. My favorite part: "identity and meaning simply are, and assessing them serves next to no purpose."

[Raphsophomes]

Your system is interesting and actually comes to the same conclusions (usually) as the main ones, it's just clearer and your key words are more grounded and specific

[jinwoo]

Your deacription on inferior Fi hits hard for me because it is true. It hit me hard this year. I became tunnel-visioned and hyperfocused on attaining specific outcomes in my studies that I failed to assess if I still loved my subject. Each aasignment felt more like a chore to complete, but I still bulldozed anyways because I was still "getting things done". I was more afraid of feeling less accomplished than anything else. I burned out badly and I'm still recovering from it. I'm now working with my Fi to be more deliberate about my life pursuit.

[themachinespiritisclaire]

This has solidified in my mind that i am ENTJ, though i still question it from time to time. Thank you for putting this video out!

[AmyMarie]

It's always great to see a new video! I love the 5 Signs You're Not An series since it can be helpful to understand what something is by what it's not. Of course, it's also fun hearing about types different from my own!

[travisr]

Thank you for explaining how our entj perspective isnt necessarily about people, it's how I interact and see the world around me. I love to interact and talk with people, but that's often in explaining things, not necessarily fun stuff. It's a big mix. My intraverted intuition developed along side my extraverted thinking. I also am very very reactive. Even my comedy is usually in reaction to something, not my own creation.

[Aurora-qndx]

Very helpful video. As an INFP For some reason I can spot a ENTJ, ESTJ And ENTP straight away...probably because they are the complete opposite of my personality.

[haben]

This was something of a godsend for better understanding the oddities of my behaviour. Thank you for this brilliant video. Few ppl bother attempting to see beyond our stereotype. Look forward to your next ENTJ videos!

[YumAnna]

I just want to mention that ENTJs (when they want to) can understand emotions also in an objective Te manner. Because of this, I've seen ExTJs who are very adept in the Fe realm after recognizing the objective signs of a specific emotion or mood. Ex. "Ah, this person is looking down and speaking in a shaky manner. This person must be sad."
I think this must be because of the Fe dipping, and are more prepared in those situations because they have created a system for it.
When typing people irl, I ask Te doms if they have a hard time with emotions of others and they actually think they understand it and are comfortable with its presence.
Which is why them understanding beauty, feelings, social norms, and other stereotypically Fe correlated things is very certainly possible. It depends on the person though, so it's more of an interest to them and if it's useful for them to understand.

If you are an ENTJ or a Te dom in general, or know one, I'd like to know your opinion on this. :D

[abadi]

The Fe-Ne Dip concept is so interesting, thanks for answering our request, its very helpful and insightful.

[camandalshaman]

Your not an ENTJ if you have not said “it is my wish above all wishes that you will start an argument with me.”

[FatefulMender]

I was having doubts about being an ENTJ because of how badly the type has been described and because of how pop culture always portrays them but after watching this I know it’s my type. This is the best video on ENTJs I’ve ever seen. You know exactly what to look for when typing them. Ordinarily I look like I’m totally unaware of anything Fe related but I’m very good at busting it out if I spot an opportunity and wanna take advantage of it