entrepreneur-ESTP

ESTPs are typical action-oriented people. Their pursuit of excitement and quick response make them masters of on-site problem solving. They disdain empty talk in the meeting room and prefer to jump directly into the actual situation to solve the problem. They are full of charm and have outstanding social skills. They are not only the life of the party, but also masters of improvisation. They are not afraid of risks, as if they were born to take risks.

★ Representative figures

• Tom Cruise - famous actor

• Beyonce - pop music queen

• Megan Fox - actor

★ Advantages

• Adventurous spirit - ESTPs tend to pursue excitement and adventure. They are brave enough to try new things and are enthusiastic about taking risks. They are excited about new experiences and challenges and display a dynamic and positive attitude.

• Rational and Practical - ESTPs love knowledge and philosophy, but not for personal interest. What is interesting to them is to find practical ideas and delve into the details so that they can put them into practice. They think that time is not well spent if the discussion is limited to empty talk.

• Innovative - Combining their boldness with practicality, ESTPs like to try new ideas and solutions. They are able to put things together in ways that others have not thought of.

• Meticulous Perception and Observation - ESTPs have a keen eye for details and changes in the environment. They are able to detect subtle changes happening around them and can respond quickly. Their observation skills enable them to better understand and adapt to different environments.

• Social Skills - ESTPs are naturally gifted with excellent social skills. They are good at interpersonal communication and enjoy participating in various social activities. They easily connect with people and can adapt to different social environments.

• Flexibility and Adaptability - ESTPs are highly adaptable to change and uncertainty. They are able to respond flexibly to new situations and challenges, making decisions quickly and taking action. They are open to change and have strong adaptability.

★ Weaknesses

• Poor Emotional Processing - ESTPs tend to focus on practical and realistic issues and may appear insensitive in terms of emotional expression and processing. They tend to focus more on problem solutions and sometimes ignore the emotional needs of others.

• Impatience - ESTPs move at their own pace to keep themselves entertained. They are challenged to be slowed down by others’ lack of understanding, or to focus on details for long periods of time.

• Impulsiveness – ESTPs tend to seek novel excitement and adventure, and enjoy improvisation and instant gratification. However, this impulsiveness can lead to a lack of forethought in their decision-making, often making choices based on how they feel in the moment.

• Dislike of Constraint – ESTPs seize the moment when identifying opportunities to solve problems, make progress, and have fun, and may ignore rules and social expectations in the process. While this helps them get the job done, it can have unintended social consequences if it conflicts with more traditional personality types.

• Lack of Long-Term Planning – ESTPs often focus on the opportunities and challenges in front of them, neglecting to plan for the future. They may achieve success in the short term, but often overlook the importance of long-term goals, which can lead to difficulties in the future.

• Challenging traditions - Repetition, strict rules and long hours of sitting and listening to lectures are not what ESTPs like. They prefer to be action-oriented and hands-on. In an environment similar to school and many entry-level positions, they may feel extremely bored and need to make great efforts to maintain enough concentration to reach a more free-spirited job.

★ Suitable careers

• Salesperson - ESTPs are born with excellent communication skills, which makes them perform well in the sales field. They are good at communicating with people and can quickly understand customer needs and provide corresponding solutions.

• Entrepreneur - ESTPs are passionate about adventure and challenges and usually show a strong entrepreneurial spirit. They are brave enough to take risks, are keen to pursue new opportunities and projects, have a high tolerance for change and risk, and can make decisions quickly and adapt to market changes.

• Firefighters – ESTPs excel in emergency situations and have cool judgment. They often excel in emergency situations, making quick decisions, facing danger bravely, and staying calm in high-pressure situations.

• Actors – ESTPs are charming, confident, and good at presenting themselves. They excel on stage or in front of the camera, able to hold the audience's attention and effectively convey their emotions.