The Architect - 16Personalities  ## Metadata - Author: **16Personalities** - Full Title: The Architect - Category: #books - Tags: #personal growth ## Highlights - Significant differences can exist even among people who share a personality type. (Location 100) - Our approach has its roots in two different philosophies. The first is the work of Carl Gustav Jung, the father of analytical psychology. Dating to the early 20th century, Jung’s theory of psychological types is perhaps the most influential in its field. One of Jung’s key contributions is the concept of Introversion versus Extraversion. Jung theorized that each of us falls into one of these two categories, focusing on either the internal world (Introvert) or the outside world (Extravert). (Location 102) - Introversion implies shyness and Extraversion confers great social skills, but originally, these terms were meant to explain whether the internal world or the outside world was more energizing for a given person. (Location 105) - Socializing depletes Architects’ internal energy reserves quite quickly, and when that happens, they need to return to their home base to recharge. (Location 174) - the Energy scale actually determines how you see the world and what kind of information you focus on. (Location 182) - Intuitive individuals tend to be visionary, interested in ideas and abstractions, and attracted to novelty. (Location 183) - Intuitive and Observant types use their five senses equally well. Instead, this scale shows whether we focus on what is possible (making connections intuitively) or what is real (observing the environment). (Location 185) - Observant trait focus on the actual world and things happening around them. Preferring to see, touch, feel, and experience, they are happy to leave theories and possibilities to others. They keep their feet on the ground and focus on the present, (Location 196) - By directing their mental resources toward possibilities and the future, Architects inevitably lose sight of what is happening around them. They may have difficulties dealing with practical matters or data. If they aren’t paying attention, they may even miss something right under their nose. (Location 214) - Because the majority of the population has the Observant trait, Architects may have difficulty finding a partner and connecting with others. (Location 216) - People with the Thinking trait are often just as emotional as those with the Feeling trait, but they subdue or override their feelings with their rational logic. (Location 222) - The Intuitive and Thinking traits form the core of the Architect personality, making for highly intelligent, open-minded, and practical individuals, capable of great intellectual feats, especially in scientific or technological fields. However, these qualities also push Architects away from the majority of the population, making it difficult for them to relate to other people, especially when it comes to handling emotions. (Location 247) - Architects are Judging individuals. Decisive and proactive, they often find it difficult to cope with uncertainty and unpredictability. This is what makes Architects not just visionaries, but also implementers, both willing and able to bring their ideas to life. That being said, people with this personality type are not overly meticulous or rule-bound. They seek closure rather than obsess over tiny details or procedures. Architects are idea people rather than logisticians. (Location 270) - Turbulent individuals are selfconscious and sensitive to stress. They experience a wide range of emotions and tend to be success-driven, perfectionistic, and eager to improve. (Location 283) - The Architect is among the rarest and most interesting personality types. Our research shows that only about 2% of the world’s population is Architects. (Location 379) - High self-confidence. Architect personalities rarely doubt themselves or stress about their social stature. Consequently, they are not afraid to voice their own opinions. This boldness reinforces the Architect’s self-esteem and self-confidence even further. (Location 452) - Quick and versatile mind. Architects excel at gaining knowledge of the diverse topics and fields that interest them. (Location 454) - Success mindset. Other personality types may pride themselves on being artistic, empathic, convincing, or athletic, but an Architect’s most important strength is his or her mind. (Location 455) - Independent and decisive. People with the Architect personality type are ruthless when it comes to assessing the usefulness of methods or ideas. (Location 459) - Hard-working and determined. When tackling projects that excite or intrigue them, Architect personalities can be patient and dedicated. (Location 463) - Imaginative and strategic. Architects are excellent strategic thinkers, and this trait prompts them to devise multiple contingency plans in both professional and personal situations. (Location 466) - Honest and direct. People with this personality type hate playing social games. (Location 468) - Open-minded. Architect personalities don’t mind being proven wrong, and they enjoy being exposed to new facts and ideas. (Location 471) - Arrogant. There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Less mature Architects may overestimate the importance of their knowledge or analytical skills, and they may openly dismiss other people as irrational or intellectually inferior. (Location 474) - Perfectionists. Architect personalities loathe inefficiency and imperfection, and they will strive to eliminate all possible flaws and plan for all contingencies. (Location 476) - Likely to overanalyze everything. Architects believe that everything can be analyzed, even things that are not necessarily rational—for example, relationships. (Location 478) - Judgmental. Although Architects are generally open-minded, they have little patience for things they consider illogical—e.g., emotional outbursts, reluctance to accept data and evidence, or decisions based on feelings. (Location 480) - Tags: #rationality - May be insensitive. Architect personalities pride themselves on being brutally honest and logical. (Location 482) - Often clueless about romantic relationships. Many Architects find themselves out of their element when they can’t rely on logical reasoning, and this weakness is especially visible in interpersonal relationships. (Location 484) - Tags: #personal growth - Loathe highly structured environments. Architect personalities do not respect rules or regulations that lack clear rationales. As a result, Architects chafe at environments that are built on blind obedience, traditions, or respect for authority. (Location 487) - For an Architect, depending on someone else’s ideas or conclusions is deeply unsatisfying. (Location 523) - An extreme belief in going it alone can seriously hamper success. (Location 528) - Ideal Self-Confidence: Architects move forward thanks to their willpower and their confidence that they can tackle any challenge that comes their way. (Location 533) - Architects shouldn’t worry too much if they have difficulty finding a suitable partner. People’s preferences change as they grow and mature, and Architects’ traits tend to become more attractive to potential partners over time. (Location 569) - It’s worth emphasizing that Architects can be very sensitive and feel deeply. (Location 647) - Many other types prioritize physical attractiveness, social status, or communication skills when appraising a potential mate. Architects rarely care about these things. In contrast, they home in on the other person’s intelligence, rationality, and wisdom. Architects have no patience for individuals whom they perceive as shallow, and they loathe dating games and “rules.” Architects want to find someone who understands and appreciates their ideas—a desire that most other types would find odd or unromantic. (Location 709) - That said, Architects’ feelings run very deep and can be powerful, but they may not be expressed in conventional ways. If an Architect does convey affection through cuddling, kissing, and saying "I love you" every couple of minutes, it is not because of personal preference, but because they have learned that their partner expects these signs of love. Generally, Architects are wonderful mates—loyal, honest, and eager to work on improving the relationship. (Location 721) - For Architects, lack of intelligence and lack of intellectual connection is a big turn-off. (Location 730) - When dating, choose locations without much social pressure. Your potential partner may feel uncomfortable with many other people around. (Location 757) - Speak up. Once you transition into a relationship, remind yourself to share your thoughts with your partner instead of keeping everything to yourself. Communication is key in an Introvert–Introvert relationship. (Location 760)