CS Joseph Podcast

The Four Octagram Variants of The ENTP | Season 32 | CS Joseph

Nov 7, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of personality with a fresh take on the Octogram system. Discover how it contrasts with the Enneagram and MBTI and what drives the eight elements of the ENTP. From the joy-driven SDSF to the envy-fueled SDUF, explore how different variants shape motivations and behaviors. Learn about soft locking, parental influences, and the power of environmental factors on cognitive focus. Plus, uncover practical ways to engage ENTPs using their unique traits. It's a fascinating journey into the depths of personality!
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Octogram Separates Nurture From Nature

  • The Octogram isolates nurture from nature to explain four developmental variants per MBTI type.
  • It maps two temple wheels into eight spokes: two sins, two virtues, two shadow pulls, and two aspiration poles.
INSIGHT

Soft Locking Drives Cognitive Development

  • Soft locking is the developmental engine where others' cognitive functions shape which parts of your mind develop.
  • Childhood social environment forces cognitive focus via neuroplasticity and reciprocal function matching.
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Focus Is Flexible, Development Is Slow

  • Cognitive focus is adaptable and can change with life events, while cognitive development is largely set by childhood.
  • Focus can shift quickly with environment; development may take decades to alter.
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