Listen To The "10 Minute Type Advice" Episode: Is There Benefit To Being More Than One Personality Type?
Let’s be real—figuring out your personality type can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded.
You take a test and it says ENFJ. Feels mostly right… until you read INFJ and go, “Wait, that’s so me too.” You resonate with the deep insights of an INTJ, the emotional depth of an INFP, and the analytical mind of an INTP. You start wondering…
“Am I a unicorn? A mash-up of multiple types?”
You’re not alone. This exact question came from one of our listeners, Eric, about his wife. She tested as an ENFJ but also seems to reflect INFJ tendencies. And this sparked a deeper conversation—can someone truly identify with more than one type? And if so, is that a problem, or part of the personal growth journey?
Here’s the honest, no-fluff answer:
Yes… no… kind of.
Let’s dig into what that actually means—and why this mystery might be the best part of your personal growth process.
The Problem with Personality Tests (and Why That’s Not Your Fault)
First things first: assessments are just that—assessments. They’re not commandments carved in stone. Even the most robust tool out there, the official MBTI, has about a 20% error rate. Most online quizzes? Way more.
As Antonia Dodge says:
“I wouldn’t take that to the bank.”
You’re not broken or inconsistent if different tests give you different answers. You’re just in the process of unfolding—peeling back the layers of how your mind actually works. This is where the real personal growth begins—not in a four-letter label, but in understanding the mechanics behind your thoughts, reactions, and preferences. This kind of self-awareness lays the foundation for long-term growth in every area of life.
That’s what the cognitive functions do. They take type from vague and theoretical… to personal, precise, and powerful. When you access your personal wiring through this lens, growth becomes targeted and transformational.
Why You Might Feel Like More Than One Type
If you’ve ever felt torn between two types—especially ones that feel close, like INFJ and ENFJ—there’s a good reason. It’s because they share the same four functions:
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Harmony (Extraverted Feeling)
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Perspectives (Introverted Intuition)
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Accuracy (Introverted Thinking)
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Sensation (Extraverted Sensing)
The only difference is the order they show up in your mind’s operating system—what we call the Car Model here at Personality Hacker.
Let’s say your Driver is Harmony (Extraverted Feeling) and your Copilot is Perspectives (Introverted Intuition)—that’s ENFJ.
If it’s flipped, with Perspectives as your Driver and Harmony as Copilot, that’s INFJ.
Both functions are there, and if you’ve developed them fairly equally, it might feel like you could be either. You might even wonder, “Maybe I am both.”
But here’s the kicker: you’re not meant to be equal in both. Your Driver function is your flow state. It’s how you process life with the most energy, the least friction, and the greatest personal growth reward. Learning to trust that internal compass is a huge leap forward in your growth process.
That’s the one you’re looking for—the one that fuels your personal transformation.
“But I Feel Like an Ambivert!” (Spoiler: You Probably Are)
One reason people feel caught between types is because they don’t fully resonate with the Extraverted/Introverted label. That’s especially true if your top two functions are a well-balanced mix of both worlds.
As Joel Mark Witt explains:
“We’re all ambiverts to some degree. Every type has one introverted and one extraverted function at the top of the stack.”
Think of it this way: you’ve got an inner world and an outer world—and both matter. Your introverted function helps you know yourself. Your extraverted function helps you interface with others and the environment. We all need both.
So if your wife feels introverted and extraverted at different times, that’s not a contradiction. That’s just good function development—and that’s a sign of real personal growth and personal integration.
You’re Not “All the Types.” You’re All the Functions—In a Unique Order
This is where most typing confusion clears up.
You don’t just have one slice of the cognitive function pie—you’ve got the whole thing. Eight mental processes live in all of us:
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Exploration (Extraverted Intuition)
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Perspectives (Introverted Intuition)
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Memory (Introverted Sensing)
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Sensation (Extraverted Sensing)
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Accuracy (Introverted Thinking)
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Effectiveness (Extraverted Thinking)
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Authenticity (Introverted Feeling)
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Harmony (Extraverted Feeling)
The question isn’t whether you have them—it’s which ones you prefer, which you’re naturally drawn to, and which you’ve had to develop over time.
The Car Model helps you map these preferences and identify the most effective growth strategies for your mind. When you align your actions with your function stack, growth becomes intuitive instead of forced.
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Driver = Your dominant function (most natural, effortless, high-reward)
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Copilot = Growth function (second most used, often requires intention)
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10-Year-Old = Defensive, playful, or indulgent space
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3-Year-Old = Blind spot and stress point
You don’t have multiple types. You just haven’t yet pinpointed which of these functions is in the Driver’s seat of your mind—and doing so is a crucial step in your personal growth and personal development journey.
When It Is Helpful to Explore More Than One Type
If you’re genuinely torn between types that share similar functions—like INFJ vs. ENFJ or INFP vs. ENFP—it’s okay to sit in that exploration.
This space is valuable. It gives you room to play, reflect, and embody what each type feels like in real life—not just in a test result. It’s part of your personal growth process—a necessary part of discovering your personal operating system.
But eventually, the goal is clarity.
Because knowing your best-fit type isn’t just about having a label—it’s about unlocking your potential and mapping a path toward powerful, aligned personal growth.
Why Best-Fit Type = Best Chance at Growth
When you find your true type, you get the key to building an ergonomic life. That means your career, relationships, and even your personal growth goals are tailored to how your mind works best.
Let’s say you’re an ENFP. That means your Driver is Exploration (Extraverted Intuition), and your Copilot is Authenticity (Introverted Feeling). You thrive on novelty and personal meaning. You won’t thrive in rigid, micromanaged environments—no matter how “safe” they seem.
Knowing that changes everything. It brings personal clarity, personal empowerment, and long-term personal success. It allows for deep personal reflection that guides your decisions and goals.
As Antonia says:
“You don’t want to just grab a type because it sounds nice. You want to do the work—figure out where your psyche and the system meet. That’s your best-fit type.”
Final Thoughts: Yes, You’re Allowed to Take Your Time
Here’s your permission slip: You don’t have to figure it out today.
This is a journey, not a deadline. Some of our students in Profiler Training have studied type for a decade before finally landing on the right one. And once they do, it’s like turning on a light they didn’t know they were missing.
Take your time. Dig deep. Ask yourself which functions feel energizing, and which ones feel draining. Trust the process.
And remember—you’re not broken if you haven’t landed on a type yet. You’re just becoming more fully you. That’s the essence of personal growth.
Reflective Question:
What function feels most like “home” to you? The one that lights you up, makes time disappear, or helps you feel most yourself? Share it in the comments—we’d love to hear your insight.
Ready to Discover Your Best-Fit Type?
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Because you’re not meant to be “a little of everything.”
You’re meant to be exactly you.
Let’s figure out what that means—together.
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