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MBTI Guide: ESTP - Promoter

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 The promoter is a person who loves movement, lives his day, is realistic and has high social skills. She does not like formalities, loves taking risks, is hasty and adaptable to circumstances. The promoter does not like to adhere to laws and regulations.


The promoter is also characterized by tactical intelligence and loves quick and instant solutions. The promoter is an enthusiastic and kind person, frank and direct in his criticism, and has no problem dealing with the criticism directed at him. Personal tendencies: open, sensual, rational, and permissive. He is one of the artists according to Cressy's theory of moods. The percentage of promoters, according to a study conducted on a sample of the American population, ranges between 2-5%.


Promoter Personality Overview:

The promoter's main state is external, through which he takes a position on matters according to what he sees in a sensual and tangible way. The secondary state is internal, through which he deals with matters in a logical and rational manner. The promoter is an outgoing, frank and direct personality. Enthusiastic and quick to react, he is the one who initiates action and movement. He is frank, he takes risks directly, and he is willing to go down to the workplace when the matter calls for it and work and implement it with his own hand. The promoter lives for the moment, and does not give much importance to scientific theories or speculation. Looks at the facts about a topic, decides what to do based on that information, gets to work, and then moves on to another job.


The promoter has an excellent ability to understand people's motivations and attitudes. He can detect signs that may be missed by many people, such as facial expressions or the manner of response from the other party. In the case of dealing with another person, the promoter is usually ahead of that party in his understanding of the situation and the motives for which that person is discussing it. The promoter uses this quick understanding to get what he wants and to convince the other party. He sees laws and rules as a guide for actions, not for control or control. If the executor decides to carry out an order, his nature to initiate action and think about the results later overrides his adherence to the laws. However, the promoter has values and principles regarding what is right and what is wrong, and he will be very stubborn and strict about adhering to them. The promoter's code of enforcement usually prevails, but his self-control will prevent him from doing anything he feels is wrong.


The promoter has a flair for events and style. He is quick to move, quick to talk, and appreciates the simplest details of life. He may sometimes tend to be extravagant or gamble in matters of his life. He is usually very good at telling stories and events, and improvising. The promoter loves to enjoy his life, and also makes the life of others full of joy. Sometimes, without realizing it, he may be hurtful to the feelings of others, because he is not aware of the effect his words and phrases have on the feelings of the people around him. This is not because he does not care about people's feelings, but rather because his decision-making process does not take people into account. His decisions are taken based on what his mind and logic dictate to him.


The least developed aspect of the personality of the promoter is intuition. The promoter is impatient with scientific theories, and sees no good use for them in his quest to get things done. The promoter may develop a sense of intuition from time to time. This feeling is outside the norm and not built on foundations like other personalities. This feeling is often clear and positive. The promoter does not trust his own intuition, and doubts the intuition of others as well.


The promoter often faces a problem during the school years, especially in higher education, because information and thinking are based on scientific theories that the promoter cannot deal with. He feels very bored with the classes or lectures that he feels do not provide him with anything that helps him complete the tasks. This does not mean that the promoter does not have good mental abilities, on the contrary, he may be much smarter than his peers, but the classes do not give him the opportunity to show the side in which he excels.


The promoter needs to constantly move and change, and this will be the case in businesses where the promoter is not restricted or confined to a scope of work. The promoter can be a very distinguished salesperson or salesperson. He will feel weary and bored with routine work. He has a very high amount of energy and enthusiasm, and is therefore a natural investor and businessman. The promoter feels enthusiastic about things and matters, and has the ability to encourage and motivate others to work. He can convince anyone of any idea. The promoter is naturally proactive and makes decisions quickly. In short, the promoter has extraordinary talents for getting things started. But he is not good at continuing to work on these things, and may leave this task to someone else. Following up on projects is a skill that the promoter must work to master and pay attention to.


The promoter is an attentive, practical personality who likes to enjoy his time and likes to take risks with a good ability to improvise innovative solutions to the problems he faces. He is encouraging, motivating and makes life full of joy for those around him. If the promoter recognizes his true talents and works through them, he will undoubtedly be able to achieve enjoyable and exciting things in his life.


Promoter as husband/wife:

The promoter is an enthusiastic and affectionate person who interacts well with life. He can be very gentle, especially at the beginning of a marital relationship. He is also generous, and puts everything he owns at his husband's disposal. The promoter is sensual and practical, he lives his life in a fast pace and focuses on the present moment. He puts a lot of effort and adds pleasure to his married life.


Commitment and entering into a marital relationship are a weakness for the promoter. He lives his life moment by moment, and does not think about the future or plan for it. The promoter may not want to start a marriage project, but by thinking about the importance of marriage in his life, he may decide to enter into it. His husband will be of great importance in helping him enjoy and commit to the marital relationship by constantly trying to change and renew his marital life.


The promoter is not in good harmony with people's feelings, and may lack gratitude, gratitude and support for his spouse. He tends to believe that actions speak louder than words, and he may not understand the importance of the idea of verbally expressing something that others see as something that should be expressed intuitively. Personality types that carry the characteristic of “emotion” require constant positive feedback, but in the case of the promoter, he does not see the need for that. Perhaps the best thing a promoter can do for his husband is to express his love for him.


Although any relationship between people of the 16 classifications may be successful, the Promoter's natural partner or spouse is: the Defender (ISFJ) or the Inspector (ISTJ).


Promoter as parent:

You will find a little child inside every meadow, so the meadow will enjoy spending time with his children. The promoter's goal of fatherhood or motherhood is not to impose order on his children. He prefers to deal with things as they happen, and he will try to pass this way of dealing with things to his children. The promoter will be eager to teach his children as well as to learn from them. He is likely to treat his children as individuals, each with their own viewpoints, and will give them room to express them in the family.


The promoter does not believe that he has the answers to all the questions. He believes that there are many things in life that have no clear answers. He tends to be humble and does not feel any superiority over others, and does not feel that he must impose his opinion or control others. Therefore, he is more likely to be a companion and friend to his children than a guide and discipline for them. But the promoter will have no problem punishing or disciplining the children when the need arises. The promoter's leniency and taking things in life simply will not lead him to punish his children except rarely, unlike some other personality types. This may be a point of contention between the promoter and his wife.


The promoter is very excellent at dealing with emergencies, being very practical and having quick reactions. He is well aware of daily needs, and is often very good at providing practical daily care for children. The promoter will not be able to express his feelings clearly to his children, and may be rough and unnatural in expressing his love when he does.


In general, the promoter is an enthusiastic father who often has a close relationship with his children.


Promoter as a friend:

The promoter is a very good person in dealing with people. He has a good skill in absorbing events, and acting appropriately with any type of personality. Accordingly, the promoter can agree and form friendship with any type of personality.


Most likely, the promoter will not choose friends from all personality types. He has little patience with rational, intuitive people, who tend to think and theorize, while the promoter tends to act first. The promoter is likely to choose friends who have the same interests and interests, such as sports, for example. He would prefer to spend time with these friends working on things with them, rather than sitting and talking.


The promoter is usually a very popular personality, because he is enthusiastic, impulsive, kind, talkative, and can create a fun atmosphere out of any situation. Sometimes the promoter may tend to move through life quickly, without establishing a strong friendship. But the promoter often has lifelong friends, because even though he lives life day by day, he feels a bond of loyalty and brotherhood with these friends. His friends appreciate him for his love of having a good time and his loyalty to them.


Strengths in social life:

  • He could be very nice.
  • Full of energy, smart and loved by everyone.
  • Humble and sensitive.
  • Disagreements or criticism do not pose a threat to him.
  • He is very excellent and creative in dealing with emergency situations, where he is distinguished by his clear mind and lack of confusion.
  • Enthusiastic and loves to have a good time. He can make fun of anything in life.
  • Because he has a young child inside him, he will enjoy spending time with children, and his sons in particular.


Weakness in social life:

  • He is not usually in tune with the feelings of others.
  • He usually cannot express his feelings and emotions easily.
  • Sometimes, unintentionally, he may hurt the feelings of others with his words.
  • He may be very good at managing financial matters, but he will take risks from time to time.
  • He lives in the present, and therefore cannot plan for the future well.
  • Sometimes he may fall into the habit of ignoring differences instead of resolving them.
  • He gets bored quickly.


Characteristics of the promoter at work:

  • He tends to act more than to think or plan.
  • Live in the moment.
  • He hates abstract theories devoid of practical application.
  • He wants to see direct results of what he does.
  • Lively and active.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Economical.
  • He rarely plans his work, prefers to start work and deal with problems as they arise.
  • Fun for those around him.
  • Clever.
  • Excellent memory for remembering details.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Okay, by nature.
  • Good ability to detect problems and find quick solutions to them.
  • Attracted by adventure and risk.
  • He may tend to show off his work and abilities to others.
  • He likes to start working on projects, not follow them to the end.


Works that suit promoters:

  • sales representative.
  • Sales Officer.
  • Police, investigation.
  • Ambulance, emergency medical technician.
  • Computer network technician.
  • Technical support for computers.
  • Investor or businessman.


Famous promoters:

  • Winston Churchill (British politician).
  • Theodore Roosevelt (US President).
  • Franklin Roosevelt (US President).
  • George Bush Jr. (US President).
  • Stephen Covey (American writer and teacher).
  • Donald Trump (American businessman and actor).
  • David Cameron (British Prime Minister).
  • Al Capone (American gangster).
  • Uday Saddam Hussein (son of the Iraqi president).
  • Ben Affleck (American actor).
  • Nicolas Sarkozy (President of France).
  • Silvio Berlusconi (Prime Minister of Italy).


Enhancing promoter 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. Promoters will notice these qualities in themselves, which they should focus on and nurture:

  • You can read people and determine what they want from you just by observing their behavior and style.
  • High ability to recall precise details of their surroundings at any moment.
  • Your natural tendency to compete makes you always motivated to work on difficult things that others may find impossible, and achieve achievement in them. You like to be in a situation where all odds indicate you can't achieve and then prove otherwise. This makes you the best person to find and fix problems, or the only salesperson who can get the deal from the toughest customers.
  • You have a tendency to persevere and insist on achieving what you want to achieve, which makes you one of the difficult people to overcome. If there is competition, you will most likely be the last to withdraw.


A promoter who develops the introverted thinking side of his personality so that he is able to analyze and think about situations within himself before making a decision or taking action will obtain the following:

  • Observing people who are upset, who is having problems and how to help them.
  • Realizing the value of truly meeting the needs of others.
  • Understand other people's views on life, and realize that some of them may be useful and valid for you.
  • The ability to invest your winning skills in the long term.
  • The ability to teach others how to benefit from the situations they experience during their lives. That is, you will be able to teach others positive life skills.
  • A talent not only for how to do things correctly, but also for how to do things in the best or most efficient way.
  • The ability to understand people’s behavior and predict reactions.

The promoter will have a high ability to succeed as an investigator or analyst.


Expected problems for promoters:

Most of the problems that are expected to exist in a promoter stem from his social feeling overwhelming the rest of his personality characteristics, and some of these characteristics may appear on him:

  • He may feel depressed or may become hostile when he is not given a job that provides him with advantages or makes him achieve something different.
  • He may be manipulative of others, to take advantage of their weaknesses to achieve his own personal interests.
  • He may not be able to plan for the future, or follow the plans that others make for him.
  • He may feel overconfident in his abilities and cunning, and ignore problems that may befall him and confront him while he is unaware.
  • He may find it difficult, and he may not want to continue working on something that requires commitment.
  • In personal relationships, he may tend to be tyrannical and demanding without caring about the feelings and needs of the other party.
  • He may not be able to continue working in one place, thus losing credibility with clients and employers.
  • He may become obsessed with competition and achieving victories to the point that he forgets about himself and his personal relationships.
  • When he does not find challenges for himself personally, he may turn to following others and forcing them to achieve achievements that are consistent with the promoter’s expectations.

To overcome these points, you must focus on freeing your thinking from the control of social sense, and make a rational decision carefully. Not only at the momentary level, but also to make plans for the long term. The promoter has the ability to plan far, but he needs to put in some effort to highlight this skill in him. When you think about something, remember that you are either thinking about a momentary matter that requires an immediate answer, or you are thinking with yourself to determine your future. Here you must think about yourself, your actions, and your relationships, and how to invest all of that in order to benefit from the advantages of your personality.

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