ISTJ

the responsible realist

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ISTJ at a glance

People with ISTJ preferences rely on past experiences when making decisions. Decisive, focused, and efficient, they are interested in absorbing information that will improve their work.

ISTJs like strengthening their current relationships rather than seeking new ones. They tend to “play the hits” in their lives, finding joy and comfort in the things they know they like.

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15.9% of the population

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18.9% of men

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13.3% of women

Interesting facts about ISTJs

ISTJ is by far the most common of the 16 MBTI® personality types. Almost 16% of the global population identifies as ISTJ.

Words and phrases that best describe people with ISTJ preferences

  • private
  • logical
  • loyal
  • trustworthy
  • dependable
  • conscientious
  • persistent
  • motivated
  • structured
  • self-sufficient
  • straightforward
  • caring
  • realistic
  • friendly
  • private
  • ambitious
  • reasonable
  • detail-oriented
  • introspective
  • thorough
  • efficient
  • organized

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