Do you really know yourself? Sometimes you think you know your own personality, but you might think differently after taking the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator! The MBTI is a test designed to evaluate what kind of personality you have, based on 8 sets of traits.
In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna explore the MBTI as they talk about their own test resu ... Show More
Aug 17
Bonus episode #155 – Visiting Sapporo
In this episode, Andrew talks about his recent trip to Sapporo, Japan. He tells you about exploring the Susukino district, visiting the coastal town of Otaru, and discovering beer and sake festivals throughout the city. You'll also hear about many of his other adventures includin ... Show More
31m 35s
Aug 15
Chatterbox #338 – Common sense
Why do some people do foolish things even though they’re smart? And why do some things that are obvious to you seem difficult for others to understand? In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore the idea of “common sense.” They discuss what it means, where it comes from, and why pe ... Show More
31m 36s
Aug 10
Bonus episode #154 – Back in Osaka
In this episode, Andrew tells the story of his quick one-day visit to Osaka. You'll hear about his record shopping plans, an unexpected tsunami alert, and how he had to make some tough decisions about his travel plans. This is perfect for English learners because you'll hear natu ... Show More
25m 10s
Mar 2020
What Does It Mean to be an INFP Enneagram 9?
New to Myers Briggs and the Enneagram? I am. I’ve been digging in deeper with both these assessments this year, especially the Enneagram, and I’m obsessed!I believe personal development is essential to living a happy, meaningful life and that we should explore tools not only to u ... Show More
8m 2s
Oct 2024
What’s the problem with the Myers-Briggs personality test?, with Randy Stein
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality test is used by many organizations and consultants, but it's been criticized by many as pseudo-science that's unhelpful, and even harmful. I talk to Randy Stein, who has researched the Myers Briggs and personality tests in genera ... Show More
39m 28s
Feb 2025
The Psychology of Knowing Yourself
Carl Jung published his book Psychological Types in 1921, introducing four functions of consciousness: thinking, feeling, sensation and intuition, and the two attitudes through which these four functions are deployed: introversion and extraversion. Jung’s functions follow a fourf ... Show More
51m 24s