Individual Success

Do Personality Tests Work? Here is What I Discovered After Taking Two.

I’m always thinking about ways I can change the world for the better, but sometimes I get so caught up in coming up with new ideas and exploring different possibilities that it’s hard to choose just one thing to focus on.

6 min readOct 6, 2022

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Everyone wants to be successful in their career. But sometimes, it’s hard to understand what our strengths and weaknesses are. That’s where personality tests come in. By taking a personality test, you can gain valuable insights into your character — what you’re good at and what might hold you back. Here’s what I found out after taking two different tests.

I’m an ENFP Type — But What Does That Mean?

The first test I took was the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). This test assigns you to 1 of 16 distinct personality types based on your responses to a series of questions. According to my results, I am an ENFP type. So what does that mean?

People who are ENFPs are outgoing, creative, and spontaneous. They are constantly on the go, exploring the world around them. Their energy — which they have a lot of —…

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