Personality and Personal Growth: ESTJ Personality
Learning more about this personality type will help everyone who is an ESTJ to learn more about who they are. This will also aid you in creating a personal development plan that will ensure that you are able to achieve the goals that you make for yourself. This is one of the #1 most comprehensivePsychology Books ever written (Get a copy, because it's like a Masters Degree wrapped-up into a single book). It's free through Amazon Kindle. However,I recommend that you upgrade to the Print edition, because that copy comes with images.
The ESTJ personality are eager to take charge, are hardworking traditionalists and like to organize people and projects. They usually adhere to the rules and are orderly and conscientious. Those with this personality enjoy getting things done and when they are completing projects they are generally systematic and methodical.
Those with this personality type like to ensure that their surroundings are structured. They are consummate organizers and they put a high value on predictability. They want a logical order to things. When there is a problem with organization, those with this personality like to take charge in creating guidelines and processes.
The ESTJ personality is factual, conventional and grounded in reality. When they know that something works, they continue to use the same method. They do not like conjecture and put a high value on evidence. They know their personal experiences and trust them. They look for standards and strive to meet them. They also know the rules and make sure that they are followed. When it comes to aiding others, they typically take on a leadership role in ensuring that others meet their expectations.
Looking at the ESTJ Personality Type in the Population
When looking at the personality type as a whole, this is the fifth most common type. Among men, this is the second most common personality. The following statistics demonstrate the ESTJ personality in the population:
When looking at the general population, nine percent of people have an ESTJ personality
When looking only at men, 11 percent of the people have the ESTJ personality
When looking only at women, six percent of the people have the ESTJ personality
Common Hobbies Among those with the ESTJ Personality
When you want to live a fulfilling life, having the right hobbies is important and your personality plays a major role in the hobbies that will be the best option for you. There are a number of hobbies that are ideal for those with this personality. Once you know what these are, you will find that your hobbies are something that you look forward to. Hobbies that are common among those with this personality include:
Repairing home-related items
Building things for the home
Volunteering
Watching and playing sports
Gardening
Community service
Interesting Facts about the ESTJ Personality
When you are exploring the facts of this personality, you will be able to learn more about it and what makes people do what they do. It gives you further information into the patterns and behaviors that occur in people who have this personality. The following are facts that are commonly attributed to the ESTJ personality:
The personality traits that are common with those with this personality include contented, prejudiced, practical, energetic and self-satisfied
This type tends to score well when it comes to having and using coping resources
This type tends to have a high GPA in college
Of all of the personality types, this type is the least likely to consider suicide while attending college
This type is highly likely to be satisfied with work
This type is overrepresented when it comes to financial managers, bank officers and business owners
This type is highly likely to have a Type A personality
Compared to all personality types, this type is highly likely to be satisfied with their marriage
This type is highly likely to complete a college degree
Personal values include health, achievement, financial security and prestige
Famous People Who Share the ESTJ Personality
When you learn more about the ESTJ personality type, it helps you to see how this personality ticks and it can also help you to create an effective personality development plan. Look at some of the famous people who fall into this type, including:
Judge Judy Sheindlin
George Washington
Vince Lombardi
Colin Powell
Mike Wallace
Now you have a better idea about what makes someone with an ESTJ personality tick. You better understand the various traits and other aspects that make up this personality type. Use this information for furthering your personal development. When you are creating your personal development plan, you will find that the traits that are a part of your personality type will aid you when it comes to creating goals and tackling your plans.
