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MBTI Guide: ISTJ - Inspector

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 The inspector is a responsible person who is qualified to bear the burden of responsibilities placed on him. He works hard and sincerely. He is precise and has a great ability to focus on his work. He values customs and traditions at work or in life in general, and makes every effort to preserve them. He prefers to live in peace with those around him. He is very sacrificing for those close to him.


He was called the Inspector, due to his great ability to distinguish between right and wrong, as well as his extreme eagerness to perform the duties assigned to him. His personal tendencies: introverted, sensual, rational, strict. The inspector is one of the characters who fall under the role of guardians, according to Creasy's theory of temperaments. The percentage of inspectors, according to a study on a sample of the American population, ranges between (11-14%).


Inspector character overview:

In his dealings with the outside world, the inspector has two situations. The first case is internal, through which the inspector uses his five senses to identify things around him, evaluates them, and determines for himself the values and customs that he follows. The second case has an external focus, through which he deals with events in a rational and logical manner. The inspector is often calm and reserved. He is very concerned with living safely and providing a living for himself and his family. He feels the importance of the duties assigned to him, which motivates him and drives him to work diligently. The inspector loves to work according to a specific system and methodology, and can accomplish and excel with any task assigned to him.


The inspector is loyal, loyal, and dependable. He is very concerned with honesty and integrity. He can be called a “good citizen,” as he cares greatly about doing what is in the interest of society and his family. Although he takes things very seriously, he has a sense of humor at family or co-worker gatherings outside of work hours.


Inspector believes in the laws and regulations and that it must be followed and adhered to. The inspector will not violate the regulations unless he sees a valid reason for doing so, and this does not mean that he will not support the opinion calling for change if he sees an urgent need for it. However, he believes that business and things must always proceed according to the systems that people are accustomed to. If the inspector is not able to develop the introverted side of himself, that is, the intuitive side of himself, the inspector will become obsessed with following the way others walk without trying to change or innovate.


When the inspector is completing something, he reimbursed his promise. Because he finds it very difficult to say “no,” in addition to his strong sense of responsibility towards the duties required of him, he always finds himself under pressure to complete many, many tasks. This makes him vulnerable to exploitation by people who discover this characteristic in the inspector and flood him with work.


The inspector spends a lot of his time and energy completing work for which he sees good reasons. On the contrary, he will not make any effort if he is not convinced of the need for him to do any work. The inspector prefers to work alone, but he can work with a team if he deems it necessary. He likes to be responsible for his actions and actions, and enjoys being assigned a duty. He does not prefer using vague theories or deep thinking in his work, unless these theories are clear and uncomplicated. The inspector believes in and values facts and observation. The inspector collects many of these facts in his memory. The inspector may overcome his difficulty in understanding complex theories or ideas by trying to search for a fact that explains that idea and gives a living example of it. Then the inspector will find that the idea has become very clear and he will not forget it.


The inspector is not in direct contact with his own feelings or the feelings of others. It is difficult for him to recognize emotional needs as soon as they arise. In addition, he forgets to thank or show his appreciation for the work of others, and he also does not reward or appreciate himself for his efforts. Therefore, he must be reminded to thank those who work around him or deal with him. The inspector often does not feel comfortable expressing his emotions and emotions to others. But he may go beyond his temperament and express his feelings and emotions if he feels that they are duties that he must perform.


The inspector trusts others, is loyal, follows customs and traditions, and seeks to establish and maintain a family. The inspector will put a lot of effort into making sure that everything related to his family goes well. He is a responsible father who takes his duties seriously, and does everything he can to make his family happy. The inspector pays great attention to those closest to his family. Because it is not easy for the inspector to express feelings verbally, he expresses them through actions, because in his view, they are clearer than words.


The inspector is able to work in any field and at any stage, starting from planning, arranging, and even drawing work boundaries. He may even be hard on himself in order to accomplish this work, and does not allow any obstacle to stand in his way. Despite this, the inspector does not reward himself for his achievements, as he sees them as duties that must be fulfilled in this way, and he does not deserve to be thanked for what is his duty.


The inspector loves organization and order in various aspects of his life. He may notice that their homes or rooms are in a high degree of order and cleanliness, and are maintained regularly. He loves to always be surrounded by order, order and beauty.


Under pressure, the inspector may enter a catastrophic mood, where he sees everything going wrong and that it will ruin his life or his work. The inspector scolds himself when an operation that could have been accomplished by another method fails. At that point, the inspector loses his calm and deliberateness, as all he sees is that misfortunes will follow him.


In short, the inspector has great opportunities. He is capable of performing duties, logical, rational, and an effective member of society. He is always looking to improve his standard of living and that of his family, and is looking for security and stability. He does everything he can to achieve his goals wherever he works.


Inspector as husband/wife:

The inspector is an honest and loyal husband. Once he enters into a relationship, he will continue it until the end, and will do everything he can to make it successful. The inspector accepts the duties imposed on him, like those of a husband, with open arms. The inspector handles criticism well, as well as problems. When the inspector faces criticism, he often speaks knowing that he is right. He has a great appreciation for facts and logic, but finds it difficult to understand another's point of view if it does not match his own point of view. The inspector prefers to end the discussion by being convinced or persuaded by the opinion of others, and this may be a reason for those discussing with the inspector to believe that the inspector does not accept criticism.


The inspector uses his mind to make decisions, and this may cause a problem if his husband uses emotion to make decisions. First, because the inspector may issue decisions based on interest without thinking about his wife’s feelings, and also because people who use emotion in making decisions like to be praised from time to time, and the inspector does not do that by nature. Therefore, the inspector must remember this, and praise or thank his husband from time to time.


The inspector works very well on any project if he knows the goal behind it and is convinced of it. Likewise, their family relationship. If he sees and knows the husband’s needs, they will automatically be added to his daily duties. Because the inspector works hard to make his work successful, he will also work harder to make his relationship successful, and the inspector can be a compassionate and loving husband who seeks to make the relationship successful for a lifetime.


Although any relationship between people of the 16 classifications may be successful, the inspector's natural partner or spouse is: the promoter (ESTP) or the performer (ESFP).


Inspector as parent:

The inspector is a loyal and devoted father in raising his children, starting from their childhood until they become adults capable of managing their affairs on their own. In order for the inspector to be able to do this, the inspector will do everything possible so that his children appreciate the values and customs with which he was raised and in which the inspector believes. Once the inspector becomes a father or mother, the responsibility will enter directly into his life, and he will accept the duties accompanying this responsibility with open arms. The inspector expects that his children will respect him for this, and the inspector will not be patient with the children’s behavior that shows a lack of respect for him.


When it comes to punishment, the inspector will have no problem imposing punishments on the children without feeling remorse. He believes that one of his duties is to show the right path to his children and force them to follow it, and for the work of this inspector, he puts his parental duties before his feelings and emotions towards his children. On the contrary, the inspector will often not praise his children for the good work they do, as praise is a nature that the inspector does not do. Rather, he must be constantly reminded to praise and thank.


The inspector provides a moderate and safe environment for raising children, with clear laws and regulations explained to them. This may cause a problem with compatibility with children during adolescence, when there is a distinction between the duties and roles of father and son. But in the end, this will lead the children to live and reach adulthood safely, and the children will remember their fathers in the future and acknowledge that the father was doing his best and putting the children’s interests before his own, so that the children could have a healthy and good upbringing.


The inspector as a friend:

The inspector's friendship is not ranked at the top of the list of priorities, as his work and family always come first. Despite this, the inspector tends to maintain and work to make social relationships successful, especially with people who have the same interests and viewpoints as the inspector, and the inspector has little patience with people who differ in opinion or orientation.


Strengths in social life:

  • He respects his promises and commitments.
  • He takes his role and responsibilities in the marital relationship or friendship seriously.
  • He is usually able to explain what is on his mind accurately and clearly.
  • Good listener.
  • Very good at managing his money, although he seems a little conservative.
  • Improves handling of criticism.
  • He tolerates disagreements without any emotional disturbance on his part.
  • Able to implement sanctions or direct criticism when needed.


Weakness in social life:

  • He tends to believe that he is mostly right.
  • When he negotiates, he does not tend to compromise.
  • Usually, he does not realize the feelings of others around him and does not react to them.
  • His love for organization makes him stubborn and rigid in the eyes of others.
  • He often does not succeed in expressing gratitude and thanks adequately to those close to him.


Qualities of the inspector at work:

  • Appreciates tradition and safe living.
  • He works long and hard to complete his duties.
  • Can be relied upon to follow up on work.
  • Loyal, can be trusted.
  • Stable, practical and humble.
  • He thinks about family and family.
  • He does not like to work on things that he does not understand or the reasons for working on them.
  • He does not like abstract theory unless he sees its practical application.
  • A natural leader.
  • He prefers to work alone, unless he sees the need to work in a group.
  • He is attentive and observant.
  • He has a large amount of information and facts that he encountered during his life and uses them to solve problems in the future.
  • Respects specific and focused facts and information.
  • Makes decisions objectively based on logic and rational thinking.
  • He does not like change unless the benefits of change are presented clearly and concretely.
  • Has strong opinions about how work and tasks should be done.
  • Respects the administrative organization and the organized environment.
  • He usually cannot notice how others feel around him.
  • He can do anything if he really wants to do it.
  • A good citizen, concerned with the security and safety of society.
  • He has high standards for his actions and behavior and the actions and behavior of others around him.


Works that suit the inspector:

  • Director, supervisor, or president of a company or institution.
  • Accounting or Finance Officer.
  • A policeman, or a detective.
  • a judge.
  • lawyer.
  • doctor.
  • Commander.
  • Programmer, systems analyst, or computer specialist.


Famous inspectors:

  • George Washington (military commander and former US president).
  • Dwight Eisenhower (military leader and former US president). -Attributes his time management priorities-
  • Warren Buffett (American investor and writer).
  • Richard Nixon (former US President).
  • Condoleezza Rice (former National Security Advisor).
  • Hillary Clinton (US Secretary of State).
  • Angela Merkel (German Consul).
  • Queen Elizabeth II (Queen of Britain).
  • Jeff Bozos (Founder of Amazon).
  • Ingvar Kamprad (founder of IKEA store).
  • Carly Fiorina (CEO, HP).
  • Robert DeNiro (American actor).
  • Sean Connery (Scottish actor).
  • Anthony Hopkin (Welsh actor).


Enhancing the inspector's strengths:

Your personality is superior to other personalities in a number of aspects. Knowing these points, and focusing on them and developing them, will help you stand out and excel over your peers. Most inspectors will notice these qualities in themselves, which they should focus on and nurture:

  • Their knowledge of administrative procedures and systems for clear and specific work makes them happy and helps them complete many routine tasks quickly.
  • Because of their respect for the system and work rules, they value integrity, honesty, and honesty, and live by these principles.
  • The inspector has strong determination and commitment, so he is usually not afraid of hard work, and when he decides to undertake a task, he will put into it all the effort and time he can to achieve it. This will make it easier for the inspector to achieve clear and specific goals.
  • The inspector respects and values the social and family system. Therefore, he is the most socially involved introvert.


The inspector develops the aspect of organizing and arranging ideas, objects, and arguments. In other words, his ability to see and predict the future results of events and the decisions he makes. He will be able to:

  • His view of laws and regulations will change, from being laws that everyone must follow, to dedication and a desire to work hard to uphold those standards and laws.
  • He will devote himself to maintaining and maintaining personal relationships, to enhance his social status.
  • He will begin to use his stock of knowledge and experiences for the benefit of society instead of just his individual benefit.
  • As he develops in organizing and arranging ideas, his ability to develop strategies or long-term plans will increase. As well as finding many possible solutions to the problems he faces.
  • Also, as he develops in this aspect, he will improve his ability to see social values from a personal perspective, rather than as a social requirement.


Expected problems for the inspector:

Most of the problems that an inspector is expected to have stem from his introverted, sensual nature, and therefore all jobs turn into trying to satisfy the inspector's sensual side. Therefore, some of these characteristics may appear on it:

  • Excessive eating and drinking.
  • Lack of interest in others, or communication with them.
  • Not showing the right emotions at the right time.
  • Selfishness and self-love.
  • Rushing to judge the opinions of others before listening to them.
  • Holding others accountable instead of holding yourself accountable.
  • Consider external information or the opinions of others for the sole purpose of finding faults.
  • He may become a prisoner of routine and strict adherence to the system, to the point that any deviation or leniency cannot be accepted by him, even if the system has no meaning.
  • He may find it difficult to communicate his thoughts and feelings to the general public.

To overcome these points, you must learn to listen to new ideas from others and not reject them as an idea directly, but rather put them together with your balance of ideas and information, and then weigh them and see whether you will accept them or reject them. By doing so, you improve your ability to make correct judgments and distinguish good from bad ideas. At the same time, you reduce your chances of becoming isolated or withdrawn into yourself.

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