Comparing types
ESTP
vs ESTP
Energetic problem solver
INTP
Objective analyst
Strengths
ESTP wants
- Quickly noticing when something isn’t working and adapting their approach
- Working with energy and enthusiasm to solve practical problems
INTP gives
- Taking an innovative and intellectual approach to strategy
- Suggesting, developing, and supporting radical change when necessary
Stretches
ESTP wants
- Struggling to concentrate when they need to work quietly or on their own for a long time
- Getting started on a task or project without thinking through the consequences first
INTP gives
- Difficulty choosing between interesting options because they’d prefer to keep exploring them
- Suggesting impractical or unrealistic ideas
Likes
ESTP wants
- Taking action quickly
- Experiencing and responding to the world around them
- Variety and spontaneity
INTP gives
- Analyzing problems to find quick solutions
- Organizing their thoughts to create logical systems
- Seeking objective truth
Working together
ESTP wants
- Freedom to respond to immediate problems
- Challenging situations or problems to solve
- Quick, practical results
INTP gives
- A logical approach to problem-solving
- An openness to new ideas
- Curiosity about and willingness to explore different options