Personality Type: ESTP [Promoter, Ultimate Realist, Thrill-Seeker]

INDORAMAL.COM/EN - It's great to be around people with ESTP personality types and, fortunately, they're not too rare - around ten percent of the general population according to David Keirsey, but other sources cite much lower numbers. Have you ever wanted to meet someone who made an adventure going to the grocery store? Then you have to look for ESTP! ESTP is smart, smart, and fun - your life won't be boring around it. Not sure about your personality type? You can take this test to get a scientifically validated answer.

There are seven other types of extroverts, but ESTP is the most socially sophisticated of all types:

they know how to say the right thing at the right time,
they are very involved with people,
they are very considerate,
they are great at reading other people's body language and learning non-verbal cues,
they know how to persuade others.

Unfortunately, not everything is always good about ESTP. Best of all, ESTP is a fantastic friend and an outstanding sales force. Most bad, they are cruel manipulators. Some ESTPs tend to do what works for their goals without worrying about whether they are doing it right or not. This type of person will usually use their extraordinary reading skills for their benefit without regard to the interests of others, such as to sell customers in certain ways. Again, this does not mean that every ESTP does this; it just means that thanks to the skills of their people, some ESTP can take advantage of others.

In general, ESTP is goal-oriented people who are looking for challenges and like to live on the edge. Because they preferred to focus on the here and now, some authors give them descriptive names that reflect that:

The Ultimate Realist (Otto Kroeger)
The Highest Realist (Brownsword)
Energetic Troubleshooter (official MBTI website)
Energy Promoter (Niednagel)
Acting Promoter (Linda Berens)
Promoter (David Keirsey)

Other online names include The Entrepreneur and Persuader.

One might imagine that with extraordinary abilities like this, ESTP must be very successful in their careers or their entrepreneurial endeavors. But in reality, ESTP's tendency to be diverted often hinders, and, without proper follow-up, some of their excellent projects fail. ESTP has great potential and all the skills needed to get whatever they want if only they can train themselves to be more persistent and focused.

The combination of four letters ESTP means

their focus is on people and things (E for extraversion or "extroversion");
when gathering information, they tend to use their five senses rather than intuition and imagination (S for the senses);
they tend to be objective and analytical (T for thinking);
they are spontaneous and flexible (P to understand).

According to David Keirsey, ESTP wants to be seen as art, brave and adaptable, and that says a lot about them. They want their lives to be full of action and fun; if life gets a little boring, they will stir to make it more bearable. Because ESTP likes to live on the cutting edge, they tend to be involved in many activities, especially sports. However, they are not your typical yogis - they prefer energy-intensive or even extreme sports.

ESTP Learning Style

Many ESTPs are not students A because they cannot sit still. Delighting others with good grades has little value for the - first and foremost, ESTP wants to please themselves. Even if ESTP has all the abilities to become all-A students, they rarely do it.

Young ESTP will usually get a job very quickly because of this

they like independence,
having a job means being active.

ESTP students prefer active learning and have little tolerance for abstract theory or information that cannot be applied immediately. ESTP is better at studying subjects they like, especially if it is something that offers direct prizes.

If ESTP students don't like this subject, they will get bored quickly. This will result in too many breaks and jokes in class. While those who like structure and organization will find this ESTP behavior disturbing, others will fall in love with their zest for life.

ESTP in Love, Dating, and Relationships

When it comes to love, different personality types may look for different criteria to decide whether a special person is qualified to be a life partner.

Some types look for someone reliable who also knows how to appreciate tradition. Others need someone who intellectually stimulates and shares their interests. However, our ESTP friends are looking for playmates. With their extrovert orientation and playful approach to life, they like someone they can have fun with and avoid the negativity of life as much as possible.

If we compare Myer Briggs with four classic personality types, ESTP will be equivalent to the sanguine-choleric personality type. This is the type that is oriented toward bad actions in tolerating boredom and requires stimulation all the time. Too many boring routines for them; The idea of ESTP to handle boredom in relationships is to surprise their partners with something luxurious (like a second honeymoon or a big gift) or having an affair.

In general, ESTP is in no hurry to commit to one person, and their love is usually far from unconditional. Being stuck in a boring marriage is one of ESTP's worst nightmares, and they will evaluate potential candidates very carefully before doing so. If ESTP can see the reason for doing, he will be a very charming couple, bringing pleasure and surprise to the relationship.

How to Get ESTP Like You

To apply for ESTP, you must be considered a pleasant person. They tend to avoid the type that is very conservative and/or hesitant. You need to show your sense of humor and flexibility when it comes to activities you do together.

Another important point is that you should not let them feel that you are too easy. This means you must have your own opinion and, perhaps, not always accept every crazy idea that ESTP throws at you. Sometimes you have to be unavailable, pretending to be busy with other things even though you aren't. Don't go too far but make sure to show your ESTP partner that you are an independent and fun person with their own lives.

ESTP Decision Making Style

When making decisions, ESTP needs to remember that there may be options that are not immediately clear and take the time to look at them. In general, ESTP is good at collecting and processing logically all information needed for effective decision making. Even better, they will remember to consider the impact of their decisions on others. However, ESTP does not like to over-analyze things and, similar to ENTJ, will deliberately limit the time spent reflecting on decisions.

Best Work Settings for ESTP

Ideally, ESTP wants to work in a flexible work environment. Too much pressure and excessive control impede ESTP productivity; people with this personality type do their best work in an outcome-oriented environment where problems are solved practically. ESTP hates bureaucracy and will not last long in organizations with administrative procedures that are too complicated.

Leadership style

ESTP makes direct and proactive leaders. Thanks to their sense of urgency, they deal with problems quickly and move on quickly. Leaders with ESTP personality types want measurable results quickly - they will not waste time for meetings where people discuss various theoretical possibilities.

Usually, when faced with a problem, ESTP will identify the underlying problem (the main cause), ask for feedback from other team members, then make an optimal decision.

One trait that separates ESTP leaders from others is that they want their subordinates to enjoy their work and will try to find ways to make it happen.

Random Facts About ESTP

Looking for external stimulation is an ESTP way of dealing with problems and frustrations; they will play games, read books, socialize, and travel - anything to keep them away from problems they cannot solve.
ESTP is very physically driven and tends to be athletic.
ESTP likes to be the center of attention and sometimes uses great movements to feel popular.
ESTP sometimes acts before thinking.
ESTP prefers direct experience over theory.
ESTP is full of adventure and spontaneous.
People with ESTP personality types tend to like luxury and appreciate things that are better in life.
Although ESTP is very action-oriented, they rarely follow real and far-fetched plans.
Because ESTP tends to seek new adventures and experiences, they often seem immature to others, which is not necessarily true. ESTP can be very wise. More than many others, they are very aware of the fact that how we spend our days is how we spend our lives. This thought gives them a special sense of urgency, which in turn, drives their lives.
ESTP can get bored very easily - if you feel that ESTP becomes too quiet and/or agitated during a conversation, it's time for you to forgive yourself unless, of course, you want to be avoided in the future.
Not because ESTP doesn't respect the rules - they do it, the problem is they see the rules as guidelines and recommendations rather than mandates.
Men and women with ESTP personality types tend to start many projects, but only a few of them are followed up to completion.
ESTP is a natural risk-taker.
Because ESTP cannot sit still and are always looking for something to do, they are often labeled hyperactive.
Because of their love of sports, ESTP girls are sometimes labeled "tomboys".
The ESTP lifestyle is restless - too many things happening, too little time; and if there isn't enough to do, ESTP will look for new challenges - maybe learn a new language or acquire new skills.

ESTP work

Actor
Air traffic controller
Airline pilot
Artisan
Athlete
The auditor
Biologist
Realtor
Budget Analyst
Building Inspector
Carpenter
Chef
Head of Finance
Chief Information Officer
Chiropractor
Civil Engineering
Trainer
cook
Correctional Officer
Cost Estimator
Craft Worker
Craftsman
Engineer
Businessman
Physiology Exercise
Factory Superintendent
Farmers
Financial advisor
Financial Planner
Firefighters
Fitness instructor
Stewardess
Flight Engineer
Forester
General Contractor
Government
Health Technician
Hotel manager
Insurance agent
Insurance SalesForce
Researcher
Investor
Land Developer
Landscape Architects
Manager
Marketing Professional
Mechanic
Mechanical engineer
Military officer
Medics
Performer
Photographer
Physical Therapist
Pilot
Police
Promoter
Property manager
Housing agency
Reporter
Respiratory therapist
Restaurant owner
Sales Engineer
Sales manager
Service Workers
Surveyor
Tour agent
Transportation Workers

Famous ESTP People

Otto Kroeger in his book "Type Talk" says that the following famous people tend to come from ESTP personality types:

Lee Iacocca
General George Patton
Jim McMahon from the Chicago Bears

As for fictional characters, he mentions Peppermint Patty from "Peanuts".

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