The CS Joseph Podcast The Four Octagram Variants of The ISFJ | Season 32 | CS Joseph
Nov 16, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of ISFJ personality variants with a fresh perspective. Explore the four octagram paths that redefine personal development, emphasizing nurture over ego. Discover how cognitive origins shape ISFJ behaviors and the impact of environment on cognitive focus. Learn about unique ISFJ traits, from the innovative Joy variant to the survival-driven Despair variant. The discussion highlights the octagram's potential for social engineering and influence, making it a must-listen for personality enthusiasts.
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Octagram Separates Nature From Nurture
- The octagram maps how nurture shapes the expression of type, separating nature (type) from nurture (development/focus).
- It treats type as genetic and octagram as epigenetic expression that changes with environment.
Four Development × Focus Paths
- There are four octagram variants from combinations of development (subconscious/unconscious) and focus (subconscious/focused).
- These map to seasonal energies: joy, decay, despair, and hope.
Use Soft Locking To Shape Development
- Understand soft locking: your environment repeatedly triggers functions in you and others, shaping neural pathways.
- Use environment and relationships intentionally to build orderly neural pathways toward integration.