ISTP personality type
ISTPThe Fixer
Calm, hands-on problem solvers who learn by taking things apart.
About this type
ISTPs are calm, practical and curious about how things work. They learn by doing: taking something apart and putting it back together.
They stay cool in a crisis, like their freedom, and say little but notice a lot.
Strengths
- Calm in a crisis
- Practical problem solver
- Good with tools and machines
- Independent
- Adaptable
Weaknesses
- Hard to read
- Easily bored
- Takes risks
- Avoids commitment
- Keeps feelings hidden
Careers that fit
- Mechanic or technician
- Engineer
- Pilot or driver
- Surgeon
- Athlete
- Police or firefighter
Friendship
Easy-going friends who are great for an adventure or a project. They show care by helping, not talking.
Love
Relaxed and loyal, but they need their space. They prefer doing things together to talking about feelings.
Famous people and characters
Often said to be this type. Nobody can type another person for sure.
- M. S. Dhoni
- Clint Eastwood
- Michael Jordan
- Bear Grylls
- James Bond
- Indiana Jones