Extroverted Thinking (Te) Deep Dive | Based off Location on Cognitive Function Stack

This video goes over how Extroverted Thinking (Te) manifests in a person depending on where it is on the person's function stack in addition to its relationship with Introverted Feeling (Fi), Introverted Thinking (Ti), and Extroverted Feeling (Fe).

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[AndreKochDre]

Oh hell YES!! "You forfeited your rights to complain, if you did not follow the system we created for you"; this is absolutely 💯

[labben]

This explains a lot of the differences between me and my mother, and also some similarities. She's an ESTJ, and I've rarely seen a person more thorough and dedicated to their tasks than she. She's always got too much to do, but she does everything to the best of her abilities. And it's very rare that she doesn't follow through with a plan. I'm an INTJ, and I can also get shit done, especially at work. I love to plan, but I value efficiency and often think something is good enough, and will not spend a lot of time on something I'm doing if I find I can easily get to good enough. I love to plan and structure, but I'm not bound by the plan and can easily change it.

[STS-Typology]

very interesting take I agree with most points. Regarding the differences between Te doms and Te secondary here is what I have learned after years of observing, and interacting with Te doms in my life and being a Te secondary myself (INTJ).

IxTJs in general are actually more prone producing high quality work.
ExTJs produce a lot of work but are at risk of producing lower quality work since they dont take the time to check their work and be thorough.

IxTJs tend to be more workaholics than ExTJs because Introversion in general tends to be more workaholic. Extroverts due to their need for social interaction are more prone to being distracted. Extroverts also can not concentrate on tasks as well as introverts. Proof of this is that many Te doms come off as introverts because in an attempt to be more productive they willfully adopt more introverted traits.

The fact that ExTJs move towards introversion and away from extroversion to get more work done demonstrates the validity of this point.

Both Te doms and secondary types are willing to scale to the top of Te mountains and then look for another one to scale the only difference is that ExTJs will rely more on the tribe to tell them which mountains to scale, while the IxTJs want to make that decision for themselves.

Your last point is spot on about how Te doms are more stubborn and less willing to adopt other people's systems, whereas Te secondary is more open and actively seeks the advice of others on what systems they should adopt.

Also, I am INTJ, and I also work even on vacation I see work as being fun :)

[Bobby_]

So true that Te doms give advice first, ask what are they giving advice for second.

[mauritsbol]

24:00 low ne users do this as well, but when using maps. I used to be incredible with maps, and probably an underrated skill of mine, walking across the street. Situational awareness is oftentimes about Ne. However, this idea of ‘outsourcing’ or ‘using proxies’ is why people refer to a map, while i sometimes, very rarely disregard the map when i know there is a better way. The map for your reference is life, and also literal maps.

[chriscivarra]

As usual, Jon, you nailed it with this one. Thanks for making us feel seen!

[jeffrey-]

"... we have the ability to ignore high emotions, especially during time of stress".

Well said. A day where nothing needs to be done or when it's "for relaxing", it feels terrible to not be productive or busy on something. It makes one restless, feel useless and with the urge to look for anything else. It's sad that I feel better at work where shit can be done, than when I am at home for cooldown.

[JJ-rpdf]

Thanks for the empowering INTJ insights and nuance. Couldn't agree more with Te's superpower to connect, fix and improve systems efficiently yet coming off forceful, bossy and arrogant at times. Despite the externalised logic of Te, a key blind spot due to emotional disconnect I find is Fi paralysis and inaction, trapped by anxiety, excuses and self doubt.

[moneymanagement]

I’m happy as an INTJ that I have Te in my 2nd function because I’ve noticed the ENTJ and ESTJ make too many mistakes because always so focused they destroy themselves

[ColorfulMixx]

12:00 i totally understand that 😢 it only becomes obvious when we observe how Te dom generally treat everyone and how they treat you. They might scold you but then you see its their worry for you (yeah even the hurtful remarks and taunts) or offer to fix your problems... they might not console you but they never back off from giving a shoulder to cry on.... (saying that in context of an XSTJ)...

[jocelynleung]

As a low Te user I think Te is pretty pissed it ended up at the bottom of my psychological hierarchy. It thinks the three bosses above it are stupid and incompetent, but it can't escape :D

[BuizelCream]

It's intriguing to find insight about Ti in a Te video. I like you were able to distinguish that while Ti do see systems, they prioritize accuracy and optimization, and will only fix problems if it is truly necessary. I like this clear distinction.
As a Te user, this is, of course, absurd to me. I don't wanna waste time optimizating something to the fullest when I had already set up a deadline that's necessary to accomplish first. 😅
I'm actually studying about Ti to get to know my Ti-dom friends. They have so much intricate knowledge filling in their heads and they use a lot of clauses like "it depends" during conversations in order to articulate those intellectual nuances. I'm also writing a character who's assigned as an INTP with cognitive functions completely different than my own, so a lot of mental gymnastics is required for this one.

On a sidenote, I also like that you explained that just because someone is not a Te-user doesn't mean that they're doomed to be unable to complete tasks or whatever. I know a really healthy male ISFJ who's more diligent than me and gets a lot of stuff done. His Si-routine and Ti-optimization motivated by Fe-encouragement causes him to trailblaze through work and life. Could've fooled me thinking he's an ENTJ or something, but he's way too friendly and charismatic to be one.

[OneWingedShark]

"... we have the ability to ignore high emotions, especially during time of stress".
It's *The* *Box* — where you put your emotions until the emergency/crisis is past: they're still there, they're just rather separated for the moment.

[Elodie_N_INTJ_Analyzes]

Ohhh... another authentic INTJ, content creator, with unique & authentic content, made entirely with the brain ^^ 💙
I relate, it's not always easy to make a balanced script. Not wanting to make it too Ni Te, inserting the right amount of Fi Se, without fall into too much Se.
I think INTJ are the best to understand & explain "MBTI" content.

[oasis]

It's funny that this video came out because I was thinking about Te hours ago. There was an article talking about it. What it said, caused me to want to correct it as it drove me nuts and I ended up working on an article for how Te is really like, hahaha. Great video like always

[TokyoTaisu]

30:23 literally had an ENTJ recently start his text with "All noses same way" which is the Dutch equivalent for "everyone on the same page". Great episode again 🥳

[charityheath]

Fantastic video Jon. I'm an ISFP and it definitely made sense to me.

[PaleGhost]

28:55 I spent 25 mins trying to come up with a witty way to say this, so I'll just settle for an interaction by stating, "Te Doms do indeed do too much."

[__Anna___]

Bro, you are trully amazing. I watched many MBTI youtubers, but have never before stumbled upon such concise, rich and insightful explanations regarding cognitive functions. They resonate with me so much! Really good work ;) (coming from an INFJ's TI, which ususally is convinced I would do the job much better)

[SohamHamsah]

This was so helpful! I now have a better understanding of the conflict that led to the end of my relationship with my ISTP ex. Because he is Ti dom and I am a Te user (INTJ), I am trying to prevent issues from happening before the shit hits the fan, while he will wait for the train wreck to happen before he is willing to take action. So I jumped ship, out of the relationship, before the Titanic sank. From his point of view, I was being anxious over nothing and broke up with him out of the blue for "no reason". He is rooted in the present and I'm constantly projecting into the future. Ideally, we could have learned from each other and balanced each other out. I will keep this in mind in case I ever miraculously end up in another relationship.