#6: Dave Powers (aka DaveSuperPowers) of Objective Personality
Sep 22, 2018
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In this episode, Dave Powers, co-creator of the DaveSuperPowers YouTube channel and Objective Personality, discusses their method of objectively tracking personality type. They explore the objective personality system, early exposure and positive influences, self-reflection and humility, rarity and misunderstanding of personality types, finding accurate personal profiles, setting measurable goals, and factors for happiness, health, and success.
Objective Personality focuses on identifying observance and decision-making functions instead of relying solely on the first and second functions, aiming to develop a widely accepted system for objectively tracking and measuring personality types.
INFJs face unique challenges due to their dominant extraverted feeling and introverted intuition functions, and to overcome these challenges, they need to develop their weaker functions and balance their dominant functions.
Embracing and developing 'demon' functions, which individuals avoid or struggle with, leads to significant personal growth and success by balancing all eight functions and finding ways to incorporate them into daily life.
Deep dives
Objective Personality: Bridging the Gap between Science and Personality Typology
Objective Personality is a system developed by Dave Powers and Shannon at objectivepersonality.com to track and measure personality types objectively using the scientific method. Unlike traditional Myers-Briggs typing, Objective Personality focuses on identifying observance and decision-making functions, instead of relying solely on the first and second functions. By measuring observable patterns and utilizing a checklist approach, Objective Personality has achieved a high success rate in typing individuals, reaching upwards of 90% accuracy. The ultimate goal is to develop a system that can be widely accepted by the scientific community, while also providing individuals with an objective understanding of their personality type to aid personal growth and self-improvement.
The Burdens and Challenges of Being an INFJ
INFJs face unique challenges due to their dominant extraverted feeling (Fe) and introverted intuition (Ni) functions. As their emotional state heavily relies on external validation and understanding of others' feelings, they often carry a significant emotional burden. Additionally, their strong Ni function allows them to perceive patterns and possibilities, but the lack of extraverted sensing (Se) and extraverted thinking (Te) can hinder their ability to practically execute their ideas. To overcome these challenges, INFJs need to develop their weaker functions, such as extraverted sensing and extraverted thinking, to balance their dominant functions and triangulate their understanding of reality.
The Journey of Personal Growth: Embracing Demons
Personal growth and success come from embracing and developing one's 'demon' functions. These are the functions that individuals feel the least responsible for, often avoiding or struggling with them. However, by actively working on and taking ownership of these 'demon' functions, individuals can achieve significant personal growth and success. The journey involves recognizing the need to balance all eight functions, understanding the importance of practicality and logic alongside intuition and empathy. By actively working on weaker functions and finding ways to incorporate them into daily life, individuals can overcome blind spots and create a solid foundation for personal and professional growth.
Importance of Setting Objective Goals
One of the key insights from the podcast is the importance of setting small, measurable, and objective goals. The speaker emphasizes that focusing on what you can do in the next few months, rather than worrying about the future, helps develop accountability and habits of success. By setting these goals and being okay with failure, individuals can identify their weaknesses, learn from them, and gradually work towards larger goals. The speaker highlights the significance of respecting small goals and leveling them up over time to achieve personal growth and success.
Using Data and Receiving Feedback for Self-Improvement
Another important point discussed in the podcast is the use of data and feedback to gain self-awareness and drive self-improvement. The speaker suggests tracking objective data, such as the activities one engages in the most and the feedback received from friends and family over the years. By analyzing this data and paying attention to repetitive patterns, individuals can identify their true strengths and weaknesses, as well as gain valuable insights into how others perceive them. This objective feedback, although sometimes painful, can help individuals make meaningful changes in their lives and avoid repeating past mistakes.
Today's guest is Dave Powers, the co-creator behind the DaveSuperPowers YouTube channel and Objective Personality. Dave and his partner Shannon have been developing a method to objectively track personality type based on the eight cognitive functions. He and Shannon have objectively typed over 2,500 individuals using this method. This is not your traditional Myers Briggs, though! I ask Dave about his methods, how knowing your true personality type can benefit you, as well as some INFJ specific questions, including a few celebrities they have typed as INFJ that will surprise you. Check him out at his YouTube channel, DaveSuperPowers, and at ObjectivePersonality.com.
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