In my last infographic, I illustrated how your job fits into your personality. Over 150,000 people have seen the post. This just shows how people are hungry to find the “right fit” between their nurture and vocation.

This time, let me share some interesting facts for each 16 Myers-Briggs personality types. Some of these findings may surprise you. I know it did for me. Truity Psychometrics did us a favor and summarized the key findings for us.

INFP

On personality trait measures, score as Artistic, Reflective, Careless, Sensitive, Flexible, and Appreciative

Among lest likely of all types to suffer heart disease

In men, among least likely to report chronic pain

Second highest of all types to report marital dissatisfaction

Among most likely to have suicidal thoughts in college

Tend to be more successful than the average in learning a foreign language

Among types most likely to be dissatisfied with their work

Personal values include Autonomy and Creativity

Overrepresented in occupations in counseling, writing, and the arts

Best book for INFP: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking (by Susan Cain)

INFJ

Least common type in the population

On personality trait scales, scored as Sincere, Sympathetic, Unassuming, Submissive, Easygoing, Reserved, and Patient

Among highest of all types in college GPA

Among most likely to stay in college

Most likely of all types to cope with stress by seeing a therapist

Highest of all types in marital dissatisfaction

Personal values include Spirituality, Learning, and Community Service

Commonly found in careers in religion, counseling, teaching and the arts

Best book for INFJ: Man’s Search for Meaning (by Viktor Frankl)

INTJ

On personality trait measures, score as Discreet, Industrious, Logical, Deliberate, Self-confident, and Methodical

Among types least likely to suffer heart disease and cardiac problems

Least likely of all the types to believe in a higher spiritual power

One of two types with the highest college GPA

Among types with highest income

Personal values include Achievement

Of all types, least likely to state that they value Home/family, Financial security, Relationships & Friendships, and Community Service

Overrepresented among MBA students and female small business owners

Commonly found in scientific or technical fields, computer occupations, and legal professions

Best book for INTJ: The 48 Laws of Power (by Robert Greene)

INTP

On personality trait measures, score as Candid, Ingenious, Complicated, Independent and Rebellious

More likely than other types to study a foreign language

Most frequent type among college students committing alcohol and drug policy violations

Have lowest level of coping resources of all the types (with ISTPs)

One of types least likely to believe in a higher spiritual power

Highest of all types in career dissatisfaction (with INFPs)

In school, have lower grades than would be predicted from aptitude scores

More likely than average complete engineering programs

Personal values include Autonomy, Freedom, and Independence

Overrepresented among working MBA students

Commonly found in science and technical occupations

Best book for INTP: Predictably Irrational (by Dan Ariely)

ISFJ

On personality trait measures, score as Conservative, Conventional, Guarded, and Reserved

Among types most likely to believe in a higher spiritual power

More likely than average to experience chronic pain

Among types most likely to suffer heart disease

Second most common type among education majors in college

More likely than other types to watch more than 3 hours of television per day

Personal values include Happy family, Health, and Spirituality

Overrepresented among MBA students and male small business owners

Among three types with the lowest income

Commonly found in education, health care, and religious occupations

Best book for ISFJ: Self-Promotion for Introverts: The Quiet Guide of Getting Ahead (by Nancy Ancowitz)

ISFP

On personality trait measures, score as Easygoing

Among types most likely to report heart disease and hypertension

In college, likely to report low levels of assertiveness

In essays, projected themselves the fewest number of years into the future of all the types

Among the types least likely to stay in college

Most likely of all types to report stress associated with finances and children

In a national sample, likely to value a work environment which provides security, clear and simple instructions, and no expectation of extra work hours

Underrepresented among MBA students and small business owners

Commonly found in occupations in health care, business, and law enforcement

Best book for ISFP: Self-Promotion for Introverts: The Quiet Guide of Getting Ahead (by Nancy Ancowitz)

ISTJ

On personality trait measures, score as Calm, Stable, Steady, Cautious, and Conventional

More likely than other types to experience cardiac problems and hypertension

More likely than other types to experience chronic pain

Among four highest types in college GPA

More frequent among African Americans

Personal values include Financial Security

Most likely of all types to enjoy a work environment where everything is done by the book.

Overrepresented among bank officers, financial managers, MBA students, and small business owners

Often found careers in management, administration, law enforcement, and accounting

Best book for ISTJ: Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (by Daniel Goleman)

ISTP

On personality trait measures, score as Critical, Detached, Guarded, Independent, and Resourceful

Commonly found in populations of male college scholarship athletes

More likely than other types to suffer cardiac

Lowest ranked of all types in using social coping resources

One of four types least satisfied with their marriage or intimate relationship

Among types least likely to complete college

Personal values include Autonomy; at work, value Stability, Security, Independence, and Achievement

Commonly found in skilled trades, technical fields, agriculture, law enforcement, and military occupations

Best book for ISTP: How to Win Friends & Influence People (by Dale Carnegie)

ENFJ

On personality trait scales, scored as Active, Pleasant, Social, Demanding, Impatient, Appreciative, and Compromising

Most likely of all types to cope with stress by exercising

Most likely of all types to believe in a higher spiritual power

Ranked by psychologists as among least likely to have trouble in school.

Personal values include Friendships, Education & Learning, Creativity, and Community Service

Among types highest in job satisfaction, but also among the most likely to report plans to leave their jobs

Commonly found in careers in religion, teaching and the arts

Best book for ENFJ: Authentic Happiness (by Martin Seligman)

ENFP

On personality trait scales, scored as Enthusiastic, Outgoing, Spontaneous, Changeable, Impulsive, Energetic, and Understanding

Scored among highest of all types in available resources for coping with stress

ENFP women are less likely to suffer from heart disease

ENFP men are less likely to suffer from chronic pain

Rated by psychologists as among most likely of all types to have trouble in school

Overrepresented among academically talented elementary school teachers

Personal values include Home & family, Friendships, Creativity, Learning and Community Service

Commonly found in careers in counseling, teaching, religion and the arts

Best book for ENFP: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (by Mihaly Csikszentmihaly)

ENTJ

On personality trait measures, score as Ambitious, Forceful, Optimistic, Egotistical, Adaptable, and Energetic

Least likely of all types to report stress resulting from work or finances

More likely than average to suffer cardiac problems

Among the least likely of all types to believe in a higher spiritual power

Among top types in college GPA

Among most likely to stay in college

Personal values include Home/Family, Achievement, Creativity, and Learning

Overrepresented among MBA students and small business owners

One of two types most likely to be satisfied with their work

Best book for ENTJ: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (by Robert Cialdini)

ENTP

On personality trait scales, scored as Enterprising, Friendly, Resourceful, Heading, Self-centered, and Independent

Least likely of all types to suffer heart disease and hypertension

Least likely of all types to report stress associated with family and health

Scored among highest of all types in available resources for coping with stress

Overrepresented among those with Type A behavior

Among highest of all types on measures of creativity

One of two types most frequent among violators of college alcohol policy

Among types most dissatisfied with their work, despite being among the types with the highest income

Commonly found in careers in science, management, technology and the arts

Best book for ENTP: The 4-Hour Workweek (by Tim Ferris)

ESFJ

Underrepresented among people suffering from substance abuse

Among types highest in resources for coping with stress

Second most likely of all types to report believing in a higher spiritual power

Highest of all types in reported satisfaction with their marriage or intimate relationship

Among most likely of all types to stay in college

Most likely of all types to be satisfied with their co-workers

Values at work include clear structure, security, and the ability to be of service to others

Among the types most satisfied with their work

Commonly found in careers in education, health care, and religion

Best book for ESFJ: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (by Dale Carnegie)

ESFP

On personality trait measures, score as Changeable, Energetic, Forceful, Initiating, and Resourceful

More likely to use emotional coping techniques over spiritual or physical resources

Tend to look to authority in education rather than expressing intellectual curiosity; prefer hands-on learning

Among most likely to stay in college

More likely than other types to watch television for more than 3 hours a day

Second highest of all types in marital satisfaction

Among types with lowest income

At work, tend to be satisfied with co-workers but dissatisfied with job security, stress, salary, and accomplishment

Personal values include Home/Family, Health, Friendships, Financial Security, and Spirituality

Overrepresented in health care, teaching, coaching, and child care occupations

Best book for ESFP: What Color is Your Parachute? (by Richard Bolles)

ESTJ

On personality trait measures, likely to score as Contented, Energetic, Prejudiced, Self-Satisfied, and Practical

More likely than other types to exhibit Type A behavior

Of all types, scored highest in coping resources (with ENFP)

Ranked 3rd highest in marital satisfaction among all types

Among top four types in college GPA

Least likely of all types to think about suicide in college

Among most likely to stay in college

Among types most satisfied with their work

High-ranking personal values include Health, Financial Security, Achievement, and Prestige

Overrepresented among bank officers, financial managers, and business owners

Best book for ESTJ: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (by Stephen Covey)

ESTP

On personality trait measures, score as Dominant, Flexible, Demanding, and Sociable

More frequent among patients suffering from chronic pain

One of four types reporting highest levels of assertiveness in college

One of two types with lowest college GPA

Among most likely of all types to stay in college

Values at work include autonomy, variety, independence, and structure

Overrepresented among MBA students

Commonly found in careers in marketing, skilled trades, business, and law enforcement

Best book for ESTP: What Color is Your Parachute? (by Richard Bolles)

My Recommended Resources for MBTI

1. I’m Not Crazy, I’m Just Not You: The Real Meaning of the 16 Personality Types

While not strictly an introductory book, it is an easy read for the lay person with an interest in learning about Personality Types and applying it to every day situations at home or work. Roger Pearman is one of the giants in the field of teaching practical applications of the MBTI & Myer’s Personality Type.

2. Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type

The original book, by the creator of the MBTI, that explains the Myers & Briggs personality types typology and celebrates the diversity of personality types. While other books and booklets are possibly a better intro for the “type newbie,” I look on this book as a required reference on Personality Type . . . as it was completed near the end of Isabel’s life and thus contains the summation of a lifetime exploring differences in personality types.

3. LifeKeys: Discover Who You Are

Sandra Hirsch and Jane Kise have developed an introduction to MBTI Personality Types that is integrated with a spiritual message and applications especially relevant to the Christian and faith-based Communities.

4. Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type

Very popular and durable career book, based on MBTI Personality Types, by Paul and Barbara Barron Tieger. It has been updated for newly emerging careers. Useful for self-study or as an aid to career counseling professionals.