The Power of Knowing Oneself

Here’s a simple question: Have you ever been so sure of who you are that you instantly dismissed what someone else said about you?
Yeah, me too.

Now, here’s another one:
Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I would never do that,” only to realize—after some honest reflection—that… You kind of do?

How easily we can convince ourselves we’ve figured it all out is wild. We build a version of ourselves in our heads—a personality blueprint, if you will—and then go about life rarely questioning it. I know I did until I didn’t.

That all started to shift the day I stumbled onto 16personalities.com.

The Mirror I Didn't Know I Needed

You've probably heard of this site if you’ve ever taken a Myers-Briggs test. Every leadership retreat, mentorship program, and business seminar I’ve attended has brought up personality typing at some point. But 16Personalities has taken it to a whole new level.

Their free, freakishly accurate test version is straightforward to understand. After a short series of questions, they break your personality down into 16 possible types, complete with:

• An introduction to your type
  
  
• Strengths and weaknesses
  
  
• How you show up in relationships, friendships, and even as a parent
  
  
• Career paths and workplace habits
  
  
• A full conclusion tying it all together
  
  

Here’s What I Learned About Myself

Turns out I’m an ESTJ—or as they call it, The Executive.

This means I’m:

• Extraverted
  
  
• Observant
  
  
• Thinking-oriented
  
  
• Judging (structured and decisive)
  
  
• And confidently Assertive
  
  

At first, I thought, “Okay, cool, another label.” But as I read through each section, I found myself nodding along, saying, “Yep… that’s me.” It felt like someone had been observing me for years and finally decided to summarize it all in one neat report.

More than anything, it helped me understand myself—how I make decisions, lead, communicate, and maybe more importantly, why I sometimes clash with others who operate differently. It even helped me rethink how I run my business and work with my team.

Why I’m Sharing This With You

This post isn’t about me rattling off my personality traits or overanalyzing my habits. It’s about sharing a tool I wish I had discovered years ago.

If I had known this sooner, I might’ve approached big decisions—career shifts, business ventures, even relationships—with more clarity and less second-guessing. There’s power in understanding who you are at your core, which I believe is sorely missing in today’s hustle-focused, “just figure it out” culture.

So here’s my challenge to you:

Take the Test. Get the Clarity.

Go to www.16personalities.com. Take the free test—it’ll only take about 10 minutes. Once you get your results, read through them with an open mind. Then, share them with at least three people who know you well. You’ll be amazed at the conversations that come out of it.

And who knows? You might uncover something about yourself that changes how you live, work, and lead.

Trust me—it’s worth it.