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One of 16 personality types

ISTP

ISTP: The Tinkerer

You learn by doing and fix things by understanding them.

You are calm, observant and hands-on. You like to see how things work, try them out and solve problems in the moment.

You keep your cool when others panic. You value your freedom and your space, and you say little unless it is useful.

How it shows up

Strengths

  • +Practical problem solver
  • +Adaptable and cool-headed
  • +Skilled with tools and systems

Watch out for

  • !Can seem distant or unreadable
  • !Bored by long-term planning

At work

You do well with real problems and room to work them out your way. Tell people what you are thinking; they cannot see it.

For self-reflection and fun, not a diagnosis or professional assessment. This independent quiz is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Myers & Briggs Foundation. Myers-Briggs and MBTI are registered trademarks of the MBTI Trust.

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