ISTJ Defined: What It Means to be the ISTJ Personality Type 

ISTJs are the sweetest. They might come off as cold and distant but deep down they are the most sensitive and thoughtful people. My boyfriend is an ISTJ, so is my ex. They are responsible and will value honesty and loyalty out of everything. They show their love, not through words (unlike me ENFP), but through service. They do chores for you when they see you tired because they care for you. Or even go as far as finding solutions to your problems. They are misunderstood because they don't openly communicate their deep emotions.

They say ISTJs are the most common type but I barely seen another ISTJ like me

Finally someone made a video for istj’s🥺

Damn now I understand why people think i am selfish.

Istjs: math science law business Me as an istj: an art student😀 graphic designer to be exact

ISTJ-T here. At work I'm totally organized, workdesk is neat and clean, myself and my clothes are clean and I work by the rules we have at work. At home though....chaos chaos chaos and I'm lacking the strength to get rid of the home chaos 😞

ISTJ is kind of like the GIVER in the book by Lois Lowry, holding all the experiences of the past, warning people in the present to prepare for possible outcomes in the future. Feeling separate from the general population who is too distracted by trends/norms to recognize nor prepare against imminent threats. It's important to note, that while ISTJs are "traditionalists/by the book" if they recognize something happening that is similar to a historical event or something they don't find logical even though it's a "law, company policy, order from an authority figure, etc." they will speak out against it because they want to warn others that if that law/policy is enforced, it will result in a negative outcome.

INFJ here, ISTJs. You expose the best and the worst parts of me. Give me no choice but to quit the bullshit. And for that I have an immence respect. Your critique will always be the most valueble, piercing through all my games and hitting me right in the soul. ISTJs, to me you are mindblowing and I will always trust you for guidance.

I'm hardcore ISTJ. These are some things that annoy me at work. Using emotions to solve a problem. Thinking it's not a big deal when deadlines are missed. Not having a plan to resolve an issue. Beating around the bush. Not being open and honest with communicating what you're think. Taking all criticism, even when meant well, as against you personally. Not following policy or procedure, especially when that policy or procedure makes sense and has been agreed upon.

ISTJ-A here. I work as an analyst so I am "by-the-book" kind of person who prefers to work alone as much as possible. I may be an introvert, but I tend to talk a lot to the people I feel comfortable with. I am not a shy person, I just don't like to put myself in any situation that (I think) is uncomfortable and unreasonable.

I’m ISTJ I loathe math but I love history and use it to guide my life. Also ISTJ’s are probably the most loyal and honest!

We are orderly and dutiful but ain't robots (forget the stereotypes). We do it for a core purpose. Somethings must not be messed and should be kept moving, the rest all chaos takes place in order. And we must make sure the main things work in order. And we do crave enjoying and fun but on a scheduled and timely basis (not for a long time).

Yall just gonna act like y'all ain't just see Mr. Clean in some white skinny jeans and an undershirt doing the shimmy with a mop tho....

in am INFJ with an ISTJ husband. We are opposite in few aspects but this is the best thing! We basically complete each other and there is so much mutual understanding and respect it's a bit scary sometimes. Sometimes we feel like we are telepathic too.

I love that the video mentioned ISTJ's taking particular interest in history. I'm an ISTJ and also a raging history buff

ISTJ: 'logistical Inspector'. Me: programs Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) machines in an electronics manufacturing production line and analyzes inspection data...so accurate its scary.

Pretty weird how ISTJ’s are considered the “most common” MBTI type yet I rarely see any videos about us being made.

I’m an enfp that have an ISTJ as my good friend. Didn’t know that an istj can be so warm and kind. I was shocked to found out my friend’s mbti :0

Wow, what an eye opening video. Now I understand why my workplace upsets me so, why I dread going to work (to the point of crying my way to work) why I feel burnt out & depressed - everything about my workplace is diametrically opposed to my personality....no one seems to care about the details, people skate by doing the bare minimum (If not less), there's virtually NO communication, policies, procedures & rules are applied haphazardly & often dependent upon who you are & how well you're liked instead of how well you perform & those who do break rules or don't perform up to standards never seem to be disciplined for it.

This accurately describes my INTJ partner. He’s the most responsible worker at his job (in logistics!) and his hard work often goes unnoticed. He really values following written rules; he will NOT drive after having just 2 beers lol, and will avoid calling out if it isn’t within enough days in advance (he never calls out). He’s very dutiful and takes his role as provider for our family/father very seriously. Very organized and type A. Quiet in expressing his love, but does so by “showing up” and displaying loyalty. His greatest interest, hands down, is learning about history. His demeanor is reserved, but he can be playful and silly with his loved ones once comfortable

basically we are robots with an attitude

me: *finds out my type is istj* also me: “oh wow this video is calling me out”

I am a classic ISTJ, accountant here, married to an ESTJ. The only difference between us, is he loves spending time with people and I don’t. I can tolerate a few hours with friends, but not very often. He gets bored after a day or two without the interaction.

My dad is an ISTJ. Even thought we don’t agree on everything, I do see a lot of value in what is traditionally correct or regular as an INTP. Getting too far off of the beaten path will leave you isolated from the rest of the world.

It's scary how accurate this is!

I'm a proud ISTJ girl 😎

It's accurate actually

It is so weird that this described me perfectly. I usually see details that most people would miss, and to top it off i am a actual Health Inpector.

Apparently I went from an INFJ to an ISTJ in the last two years

Wow I tried this out and didn’t know this was a whole personality and the funny thing is it knew more about me than anybody else did.

Istj is a disciplined beast

I am an ISTJ and this is a good description.

Thank you guys for understanding

The walter reference - mark it zero - is the best. It's so good.

110% me ISTJ!!! Great video👍

So precise its scary!

INFJ here, some of my closest relationships have been with ISTJ🖤 but yes they do bring out the best and worst side and can be overly controlling 👀 but amazing ppl all together 💯

finally, omg I wait so long for video about istj 🤓

This sounds exactly like me, thank you for making a video

I got an ISTJ on the Cloverleaf personalities test (which is my first time taking), but on 16 Personalities test, the one that pops in first search results i got ISTP, but i am more ISTP than ISTJ because most the things ISTJs are nothing like me, but by watching a ISTP video, i have most of the things described, so i got it settled now, and i ' m 100% sure that am a ISTP.

I feel like ISTJ are stubborn, blunt and not really sentimental. I’m only saying this from experience cause that’s how I am

This is very true in my case

Enfp woman with an istj boyfriend. My love language is words of appreciation; his is acts if services. My frustration is that he doesn't do sweet words and his frustration is that I'm a mess when it comes to keeping a house. We also have bad communication. This said, there are many things I adore about him. He is hard working, dutiful, loyal, funny (dry humour), always calm and never tired is spite of his tight schedule and he is an excellent lover. He is also very adventurous (he is a mountain guide) and fit and very responsible and intelligent (due to his logic). We don't have a lot in common but he loves my quirkiness and he finds me sweet and funny. He isn't demanding of me. He does so much for me. True dad energy. I know that I can always rely on him. My stepfather is also istj and very similar in his character.

As an ISTJ, I took Architecture major and then graduate. And then I realized I'm not creative enough to be an architect. I just want to be a 3D modeling and rendering job I guess.

I used to be INTJ, but then I took an arrow to the knee.

I was an INFJ and I felt like I grew up and woke up, I studied again about personality types and took a test it all came to ISTJ, now I acknowledge it.

Helpful, thanks from 🇦🇺

Spotting flaws is draining to others at times.

Enfp here, we have absolutely nothing in common but I like you

Goodness watching this kind of videos for creating characters sure are a thing for me 🥴

I have an ISTJ friend. He inspires me to be consistent, whereas he seems to like the way I explore ethical issues in a nuanced way.

I just learned that I’m an ISTJ I’m hype!

So funny I had to hold in my laugh but accurate too love it 🥰

Very good video. I'm in infj who is married to an istj... I see now why it didn't work out.

The tests say I'm an ISTJ.. But, I really don't give importance to customs & traditions... Reunions are fine, if there are at least 3-4 friends that I am comfortable with..

Without taking the quiz, I totally know my mum is an istj. She has had a hard parenting life raising me (an enfp) 😂🤣😂 I am her worst nightmare.

Ah yes. My exact opposite (Im an ENFP) I think that these 2 types can get along as long as they respect each others choices and not try to control or demean the others thoughts and actions. 😊

ENFP here, married to an ISTJ for over 20 years. Bipolar opposites, takes a lot patience but we make it work 😅

I am esfp, determined by this istj (i think... coz i didnt memorize it) i like, who seems to not dislike me either 😊... if i remember correctly and he is a istj indeed, he s the most adorable human being i ve ever met! I just smile and feel my chest fill with happiness whenever i see that sweet quiet adorable guy 🤩😍🥰🤗 i have to hold back from giving him a bear hug every time

This is totally my Alter-Ego. I'm just no good with structure. I break the rules easily. (I'm an INTP)! Thanks for the vid.

First I am an INTJ but then I took the personality test again last year and it change to ISTJ I was so adamant at that time so I retook again for like 4 times but still ISTJ haha. And this video really showed all of my craft specially on having the interest in History, Rules and not being good in words but prefer in doing it. And my profession is in field of Science (Physics).

I like the music. Can I have the title for it please?

I'm proud to be an ISTJ and wouldn't change it for anything in the world. Sure, I've often been called inflexible and a pedant because of my obsessions routines and my inability to be spontaneous. I'm not entertaining nor interesting to be around. Technically, I'm just a cog in the system that's always taken for granted. But that's fine. In times of need, when most people don't know what to do, I usually have a backup plan and can help others. That's my time to shine. Thank goodness this doesn't happen too often but when it does, no questions are asked, because I earned their trust with hard work and integrity. I'm happy enough knowing that people can always rely on me when things go south, even if they usually think I'm boring. But honestly, I'd rather be boring than unreliable and messy

I'm an infp and my friend is an istj. We get along moat of the time but I'm trying to learn more about him because I feel manipulated and lied to sometimes lol

So accurate.

Too accurate I'm a 13 year old istj I'm studious and even the fav subjects gosh that's accurate!!!

Does sound like me, except I was a B student, not an A student, and I'm not a policewomen or an accountant, I was a seamstress, and now I'm a janitor, but I don't mind the work. I take pride in doing it well and thoroughly.

I don't agree with 'outgoing' thing. I like going out. Infact I go out alone

I agree most things about an istj.Though as one I do admit when I'm wrong

is it weird that i’m an istj but can be a rebel sometimes and sometimes hare following some rules that dont hold any sense or basis?? im the type to creatr my own rules and structure

Statistics with computer programming is much more suited to TPs and FJs.

I’m an ISTJ, a doctor, radiologist to be exact.

the funny thing is that i was as questioning wether am and introvert or extrovert then i remembered that i literally lie to my colleagues all the time just so i could walk and eat alone

I’ve taken the 16 personalities myers briggs test 4 times over the course of 2 years and I always got istp. I never related much to it except when I seen a blog someone made once about istp’s who are out of touch with their cognitive functions. A new friend I was talking to told me that test really isn’t accurate and sent me one that is suppose to be accurate, I took it and got ISTJ.

I am one of these and I rushed the marriage too fast as a 20 year old.. 15 years I ended up marrying a EMO and don't click or match personality wife. She new I would never give up so she ended up leaving and freeing me to find a match that fits me... She thought I would just get over it but took me months she was surprised my my emotional responses over the loss of her and the kids. And the way I wanted to raise the kids personally was nothing like hers freedom style with no rules or even making them clean lead to issues as well so if u are a ISTJ make sure the woman u chose is a balance with you. .. ...

As an ISTJ I can confirm this is true

MY FATHER!!!

This is my son. 🥰

I’m in infj and seems like ISTJ are totally different

So I’ve been classed as this personality but the only thing from this video that applies to me is that I’m an introvert… guess I need to retake the test

I think ISTJs are the coolest and sexiest

I really don't know if I am ISTJ or INTJ.. And sometimes I feel like I'm INFJ.. I'm overly emotional but I'm good at hiding it. I always think about possible outcome and always make sure I have a plan before going. But I'm also a type of person that knows something is wrong. I'm good at reading people without them telling me. I can sense what they feel. Although I know I'm more on a logical side than emotional one. I just don't know which one I'm in. An Se or In?

Oh no I am about to do a *S O C I A L I S I N G* please throw a maths sheet at me so I can do that instead

Jesus Christ this whole time I thought I was a psychopath comparing myself to everyone around me but really I’m just an ISTJ

Im an ISTJ and i usually get misunderstood at work for being so particular on cutoffs. Sorry not sorry 😅

totally true

I am ISTJ and don't piss me off 😁

Hit everything right on the money !! 😄😄😄

What's up with the damn bird noises in the background

I’m an ISTJ-T. | I’m the definition of: ✨Logical chaos✨

Ive been typed as an infp like 100 times and I RANDOMLY got istj on a test.. I cried like 2 times and im still really sad and upset like can an istj please tell me if you would act like I did x.x I really don't like being typed as an istj like no offense but I am an infp because I am. Btw I do NOT like rules, I like doing what is good to me in my heart because I know what's good okay.

That's typically me

Excatly iwas shocked it's really me ISTJ iwas reading alot of spiritual zodiac books to know my self but ididnt know it's so easy

Why is the istj British personality type?

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I’m a ISTJ-T and I must say it weird to put clothing and academic preferences and skills with personality types I see a lot of people do this when their talking about this

I was watching another video that ISTJ can at times try to replicate or act like the INFP because people can can consider us cold I guess that’s our attempt to show that we are understanding. I think perhaps we are often kind of like the sigma male as well if you believe in that stuff.

I am an ENFP and i am clearly the OPPOSITE😂

I took an MBTI test in google and turns out I'm an ISTJ-T but I kept thinking that I am not, y am I like this

ISTJ here