Updated for 2026 — A Clearer Picture of Who I Am
Over the years I’ve taken the Humanmetrics Jung Typology Test™ a few times, and each time it has shown me something different — not because the test changed, but because I changed. Personality isn’t a fixed label; it’s a reflection of the season of life you’re in, the way you think, and the way you’ve grown.
Back in 2023, my results came back as ISTP — and at the time, that fit me perfectly. I was in a highly technical, mechanical, problem-solving phase of life. Trading, coding, fixing things, building things, staying calm under pressure… that was me to the core.
But in 2026, after years of spiritual growth, emotional reflection, writing, reconnecting with people I care about, and building a legacy through my projects, my results shifted toward INFJ — a type known for intuition, depth, meaning, and connection.
Both results are true. Both describe real parts of me. And together, they paint the full picture.
🔧 My 2023 Results — ISTP
Introvert (16%) — Sensing (1%) — Thinking (3%) — Perceiving (19%)
ISTP: Introverted • Sensing • Thinking • Perceiving
In 2023, I tested as an ISTP, often called The Virtuoso or The Craftsman. ISTPs are hands-on problem solvers, mechanically minded, calm under pressure, and wired for action.
And that absolutely matched my life:
- Volunteer Firefighter
- Police Officer
- Army Veteran
- Machinist
- Wheeled Vehicle Driver
- Electrical, plumbing, and construction work
- Computer Technician
- 25+ years as a Software Developer
If it involved tools, machines, systems, or solving real-world problems, I’ve done it. ISTP fit like a glove.
ISTPs are known for:
- Mechanical and technical intelligence
- Practical problem-solving
- Independence and personal space
- Direct communication
- Thriving in emergencies
- Excelling in hands-on careers
- Being calm, quiet, and observant until action is needed
That was me — and still is, in many ways.
🌿 My 2026 Results — INFJ
As life shifted, so did my personality profile. My newer results aligned with INFJ, often called The Counselor or The Advocate.
INFJs are:
- Intuitive
- Reflective
- Spiritually attuned
- Deeply loyal
- Meaning-driven
- Guided by values
- Focused on connection and legacy
This fits the man I’ve become:
- My spiritual journey and Baptist Commentary project
- My desire to write about life, faith, and meaning
- My timeline project documenting my legacy
- My emotional connection to music
- My relationship with Tonya
- My StrengthsFinder themes: Connectedness, Learner, Relator, Developer, Belief
- My shift from mechanical thinking to reflective writing
INFJ is the part of me that looks inward, seeks truth, and wants to leave something meaningful behind.
🔥 The Truth: I’m a Hybrid
Most people fit neatly into one type. I don’t.
- ISTP at my core — practical, technical, mechanical, calm under pressure
- INFJ in my heart — intuitive, reflective, spiritual, connection-driven
This combination is rare — and powerful.
It explains why I can:
- Fix things
- Build things
- Trade logically
- Write emotionally
- Interpret Scripture
- Connect deeply
- Analyze patterns
- Understand people
- Understand systems
It’s not two personalities. It’s one man with two strong sides.
🧭 What This Means for My Life
My ISTP side helps me:
- Solve problems
- Stay calm
- Work with tools and systems
- Think tactically
- Trade with discipline
- Handle emergencies
- Build and repair
My INFJ side helps me:
- Write with depth
- Understand people
- Connect emotionally
- Grow spiritually
- See patterns and meaning
- Build legacy projects
- Love deeply and loyally
Together, they make me who I am today.
📌 Communication & Relationships
Because I carry both ISTP and INFJ traits, I communicate differently depending on the situation:
- With ST types, I’m practical and direct.
- With NT types, I focus on logic and concepts.
- With SF types, I share concrete experiences.
- With NF types, I shift into intuition and emotional meaning.
This duality helps me connect with a wide range of people — especially those who value honesty, depth, and authenticity.
★ Final Thoughts
Finding out your personality type is like looking in a mirror. Sometimes you see the man you were. Sometimes you see the man you’ve become.
ISTP was me. INFJ is me. And the blend of both is the truest picture of who I am today.