ISFP
ISFP
ISFP
I change during the course of a day. I wake and I’m one person, and when
BOB DYLAN
Adventurer personalities are true artists, but not necessarily in the typical
sense where they’re out painting happy little trees. Often enough though,
they are perfectly capable of this. Rather, it’s that they use aesthetics,
design and even their choices and actions to push the limits of social
Despite all this, Adventurers are definitely Introverts, surprising their friends
Just because they are alone though, doesn’t mean people with the
Adventurer personality type sit idle – they take this time for introspection,
assessing their principles. Rather than dwelling on the past or the future,
Adventurers think about who they are. They return from their cloister,
transformed.
Adventurers live to find ways to push their passions. Riskier behaviors like
gambling and extreme sports are more common with this personality type
than with others. Fortunately their attunement to the moment and their
comments are more biting and less mature, Adventurer personalities can
faced with criticism, it can be a challenge for people with this type to step
away from the moment long enough to not get caught up in the heat of the
moment. But living in the moment goes both ways, and once the
The biggest challenge facing Adventurers is planning for the future. Finding
constructive ideals to base their goals on and working out goals that create
terms of assets and retirement. Rather, they plan actions and behaviors as
stocks.
If these goals and principles are noble, Adventurers can act with amazing
charity and selflessness – but it can also happen that people with the
remember to actively become the person they want to be. Developing and
maintaining a new habit may not come naturally, but taking the time each
and warm, and their “live and let live” attitude naturally makes them
conflict.
personalities use creativity and insight to craft bold ideas that speak
unexpected ways.
feeling heart. When people with this personality type are caught up in
the dust.
Curious – Ideas are well and good, but Adventurers need to see and
explore for themselves whether their ideas ring true. Work revolving
around the sciences may seem a poor match for their traits, but a
need to do so.
Adventurer Weaknesses
Fiercely Independent – Freedom of expression is often Adventurers’
top priority. Anything that interferes with that, like traditions and hard
challenge.
plans. The tendency to actively avoid planning for the future can
When situations get out of control, people with this personality type
for glory in the moment, and are unhappy when they lose.
Fluctuating Self-Esteem – It’s demanded that skills be quantified,
Romantic Relationships
Adventurers are quite mysterious and difficult to get to know. While very
listen than to express. People with the Adventurer personality type focus
situation with their own feelings. While this can sometimes be frustrating, if
they are accepted for who they are, Adventurers prove to be warm,
enthusiastic partners.
Things are unlikely to ever grow stale – even the longest-term partners can
and spontaneity to be par for the course. Adventurers may not be great
long-term planners, preferring to let their partners take the lead when it
comes to logic and strategy, but they almost never run out of things to do in
the present. Also caring and loyal, Adventurers love finding ways to
anyone is going to cancel a planned trip to stay home with a partner who
and they want their partners to know that they are cared for and special.
It’s important for their partners to make it clear that this love and attention is
valued. Adventurers would never ask for such thanks, but it can really hurt
their feelings if they don’t hear it. Such expressions don’t have to be verbal
– Adventurers believe in actions, not words – but it’s crucial that they know
their feelings are shared. On the other side of the spectrum, there are few
types more vulnerable to criticism and conflict, and it’s necessary to provide
in any way they know how. People with the Adventurer personality type are
very sensual, and in no aspect of their lives is this clearer than in their sex
Adventurers may be shy in public, but alone with a partner they trust, the
masks come off – few people get to see this side, and it’s always a
pleasant surprise.
alongside not just a tendency towards, but a need for, fresh possibilities.
can’t feel excited in wondering “what’s next?” every morning, they may find
Still, developing some skill with planning can be a healthy area of growth
relationships with people who have the Extraverted (E) and Judging (J)
Friendships
personality type won’t bog things down with arguments or structured long-
economic policy won’t hold their attention long. The here-and-now is what’s
important to Adventurers, and they love spending time with their friends
Adventurer personalities believe in actions, not words. They talk about what
is, not what could, should or will be, and then they actually do it. This
passion for action is a blessing for Adventurers, since it helps them get past
if...”, it’s unlikely they will ever be close – Adventurers just take these
remarks too personally for comfort. People with this personality type are
happy to get along with just about anyone, but potential friends need to
happy to return the favor with added warmth and laughter. When they’re
with friends they trust, Adventurers know how to relax, shedding rules,
they’re living their lives. As with any criticism, those friends are free to do
along with others, but it’s not always the same way around.
Lots of personal space and freedom are essential to Adventurer
personalities, and it’s often other Explorer types, who share their “live and
Parenthood
settle in and appreciate every moment of joy and hardship that comes with
raising a child.
Adventurers’ greatest strength is arguably the joy they take in being with
and helping their loved ones. Practical needs are taken care of from day
do or to learn every day. People with the Adventurer personality type love
activities.
Introversion (I), spending time with their children and enjoying engaging
they are one of the most relaxed personality types there is when it comes
to parenting. Adventurers believe that the only way to really have their
them explore and experience new things, make mistakes and learn from
them, and to always know that they’ll be able to come home at the end of it.
The freedom Adventurers grant their children comes with risks too, since it
lessons are harder than others. These can be hard lessons for people with
the Adventurer personality type too, since they are more sensitive than
most when it comes to their lifestyles or parenting being criticized.
When it comes to things like saving for their children’s college education,
Adventurers necessarily rely on partners who take care of that sort of thing
more readily.
as well. Adventurer personalities need to know that their work and effort are
necessary to not overreact when things don’t go the way they want.
individuals or no, Adventurers need to know that their loved ones are by
their sides.
In the end though, Adventurers are so much less likely to create the kinds
of divides that other more rigid personality types sometimes drive between
themselves and their children. There’s always going to be some push from
children can always rest assured that they know where home and hearth
are.
Career Paths
When it comes to the career world, Adventurers need more than just a job.
Wealth, power, structure, advancement and security are all lesser goals to
themselves artistically.
fluorescent cubicle.
are free souls and need flexibility, opportunities for improvisation, and
immersive work that engages every sense. If they combine these needs
athletes. Adventurers prefer to live in the moment, believing the here and
often feel that they have little control over processes like retirement
planning – they can’t predict the future, so it does no good to worry about it
now.
Life’s too Short for Us to Bore Ourselves
This mindset can hold them back from many of their ideal careers, such as
for Adventurers to maintain focus on a single goal like that for so long, but it
can make the day-to-day so much more rewarding for the rest of their lives.
An easier route revolves around freelance and consulting work in just about
way to make the world a little more beautiful and exciting, and to make a
Conclusion
for their kindness and artistic skills, Adventurers are great at finding exciting
earth attitude are invaluable in many areas, including their own personal
growth.
Yet Adventurers can be easily tripped up in areas where their focus on
What you have read so far is just an introduction into the complex concept
that is the Adventurer personality type. You may have muttered to yourself,
understands me!” You may have even asked “how do they know more
This is not a trick. You felt understood because you were. We’ve studied
how Adventurers think and what they need to reach their full potential. And
no, we did not spy on you – many of the challenges you’ve faced and will
face in the future have been overcome by other Adventurers. You simply
But in order to do that, you need to have a plan, a personal roadmap. The
best car in the world will not take you to the right place if you do not know
where you want to go. We have told you how Adventurers tend to behave
in certain circumstances and what their key strengths and weaknesses are.
Now we need to go much deeper into your personality type and answer
This knowledge is only the beginning of a lifelong journey. Are you ready to
learn why Adventurers act in the way they do? What motivates and inspires
you? What you are afraid of and what you secretly dream about? How you
successful, and more versatile YOU! They are not for everyone though –
obvious, to imagine and follow your own path instead of just going with the
flow. If you want to take the reins into your own hands, we are here to help
you.