To train your extroverted thinking (Te)

This article explains how to cultivate extroverted thinking (Te).Yes. If you want to know how to do it right away, see below.Touch herePlease see the table of contents.

in the first place,Extraverted Thinking (Te)What is it? It is a psychological function of judgment that seeks order according to external principles, rules, and objective standards.

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Extraverted Thinking (Te)It emphasizes cause and effect, fact-based reasoning, fair standards common to all, a clear recognition of victory and defeat, hierarchical relationships, practical systems, rational strategies, plans, and environment development, and easy-to-understand structures, giving individuals the characteristic of setting goals and then responsibly working towards them.

Those who can make this work effectively are skilled at starting from a broad perspective, understanding the structure of systems and things, and then building them.

Many famous business leaders, managers, and historical figures of power exhibit this dominant psychological function.

Even those who don't see themselves as role models will likely use extroverted thinking to varying degrees.

Now, from here onExtraverted Thinking (Te)I will explain how to train it.

To recognize the facts objectively.

First and foremost, we cannot begin without acknowledging what is happening, what has happened, and the situation we are in.

Extraverted Thinking (Te)Those who are dominant in this type tend to accept facts as they are, without being overly influenced by emotions.

You might think that everything starts from undeniable facts.

introverted feelingis advantageous ISFP, INFP, ESFP, ENFPFor, Extraverted Thinking (Te)Since this tends to be pushed to the sidelines, whether or not you can do this will be key.

especially,ISFP, INFPBecause they tend to focus their energy inward and suppress extroverted thinking, it's important to note that even when facts are presented to them, it may take time for them to recognize their importance and take action.

I'm sure just realizing that will make a big difference.

Infer facts from facts.

Furthermore, we come to recognize other facts that can be inferred from the facts.

that's why,Extraverted Thinking (Te)If you want to make good use of this, start by looking at the facts and try to extract as many related facts as possible from them.

This will involve using speculation and theory, but it should be a good mental exercise.

In this case, the inference is not necessarily rigorous; rather, it is an inference that leads to the conclusion that the probability is extremely high.

Connect the facts together.

Gather insights from many people.

Extraverted Thinking (Te)Those who frequently use [this method] don't necessarily feel the need to figure everything out themselves.

This is because they accept the fact that there are older people and experts in various fields who have a better understanding of the facts than they do.

Sometimes it's faster to skillfully extract information from those kinds of people.

Furthermore, by listening to the opinions of multiple people, we can arrive at a more reliable understanding and make better decisions.

As an extroverted thinking psychological function, it has the characteristic of wanting to share thoughts.

Why not try creating opportunities to talk with many people, and get used to asking questions effectively and sometimes engaging in discussions?

Adhere to external standards set for sound purposes.

We live our lives subject to various constraints and standards imposed on us from the outside.

It may be a natural law, or it may be a rule unique to the era, region, or organization to which you belong.

Humans are destined to follow the laws of nature. There are clearly visible cause-and-effect relationships, and there are facts that scientists have painstakingly proven.

By following the laws of nature, you can expect safe and healthy growth.

That's just how this world is made.

However, unnatural ideologies that benefit only a select few are rampant, and we, living in an artificial world, tend to ignore this fact.

The ability to identify these natural laws and cause-and-effect relationships based on data may also be a result of extroverted thinking. Many scientists appear to be predominantly extroverted thinkers.

Regarding rules specific to a particular era, region, or organization, these vary considerably; some are arbitrarily designed, while others are well-suited to specific purposes.

Extroverted thinking types value external rules and standards and strive to conform to them.

While it's true that external standards are often designed to be convenient for certain groups of people, in most cases, they are designed to provide small benefits to those who meet those standards.

When rules are set in accordance with sound objectives, aligning your own objectives with those objectives and striving towards them is also a path that can be expected to bring benefits and growth to both yourself and others.

Make judgments and take action based on facts.

From the moment they are born, babies gradually increase the things they can do on their own, right?

For example, how did you cope when you were assigned homework as an elementary school student, asked to do household chores, or studied for a test?

I think there were all sorts of people: some did it carefully, others did it haphazardly.

People with a dominant extroverted thinking style consider how to complete tasks efficiently. In this process, they value understanding relevant facts and planning.

From a young age, children develop a sense of responsibility for taking care of their own affairs.

Furthermore, by frequently engaging in extroverted thinking, they find enjoyment in understanding the mechanisms of how artificial systems work.

You might feel a sense of security when dealing with things that have clear definitions and principles, such as understanding mathematics and physics, assembling machines, or building computer systems.

What is correct is correct, and therefore it works. What is wrong is wrong, and therefore it does not work.

When you're involved with a system like this, you'll initially feel a strong sense of aversion. That's because, unlike humans, it can be inflexible.

However, the world is full of clear cause and effect relationships. And we are starkly confronted with the need to persevere patiently, without being hindered by aversion or hesitating.

Even those who are not predominantly extroverted thinkers can gradually become accustomed to being based on undeniable facts by engaging with systems like this. And I believe this psychological function can be developed as a result.

Theory and computer programming are things you can do alone. Immerse yourself in them. ISFP, INFPThere are some.

Also,ISFP, INFPHowever, in areas of interest,Extraverted Thinking (Te)I often use these techniques. For example, I pay close attention to the clear layout of text, the composition of paintings, and music theory.

ENTJ, ESTJThey broaden their horizons and use extroverted thinking to set goals for all aspects of life.

As their skills develop further and they take on greater responsibility, they will extend their abilities to strategizing projects involving large numbers of people.

So, if you want to make good use of extroverted thinking, why not start by considering things of various sizes, from local to broad, such as: What is my responsibility? What should my goals be?

Instead of being swayed by emotions or impulses, determine the steps from the overall framework.

Humans often make decisions based on their mood or impulses at the time, don't they?

Right now, I really want to do ~!

But is that really the first thing we should be doing?

Where does that really fall in the overall picture of what needs to be done?

I would really like you to consider this.

Imagine what it will be like when your goal is achieved, and then, without being swayed by impulses or emotions, think about what you need to overcome, what order of actions would be most efficient, and then put those thoughts into action.

If you can avoid wasting energy both mentally and physically in this way, you can appreciate the benefits of extroverted thinking.

Give a good warning.

Those who use extroverted thinking tend to express their opinions clearly and warn of danger.

Remaining silent despite being aware of danger is tantamount to malicious intent. Being able to reprimand effectively out of good intentions, and conversely, being able to reprimand effectively yourself, will elevate your ability to think more effectively as an extroverted thinker.

Identify your position within the organization and take responsibility for it.

Seeking order in the external world is linked to seeking hierarchy.

In the human world, it is natural to form groups and cooperate to achieve common goals. For an organization to function effectively, a division of roles is essential, and it must be decided who will have what level of authority.

By doing so, accountability becomes clear, system flaws become apparent, and organizational improvements also become possible.

Those with authority give instructions to others and manage things effectively. And the more capable a person is recognized, the greater the authority they are given.

Those given great authority also bear great responsibility, but they also receive greater rewards.

No matter how egalitarian a person may be, they would not reject such a system.

J-types, who are highly extroverted thinkers, are ambitious and, at the same time, are able to assess and accept their own position.

When we talk about types with a dominant extroverted thinking style, we tend to emphasize their ambition and leadership qualities, but we shouldn't forget that they can also impose followership on themselves and others.

This is another manifestation of the fact that the J-type requires structure.

Here, factional disputes and rule-based competition occur, but complete chaos and brawls are avoided.

Once the hierarchy is established, a period of peace and tranquility follows.

The fact that humans possess such a mechanism is truly mysterious. Therefore, I believe we see the reality that humans repeatedly experience victory and defeat throughout their lives.

When strategies clash, one side will inevitably be defeated and forced to back down. However, if you don't let it end there, it can be a valuable learning experience.

Rules and hierarchies within organizations are generally considered a necessary evil, but such systems can be found in the animal and plant kingdoms, as well as in the human world.

In the natural world, viewing the individual as an entity that serves the whole might even seem beautiful.

What about in the human world? Is the organization you belong to a fair and safe place?

If competition is inevitable, then it becomes clear that it is more realistic to minimize conflict by determining winners and losers based on fair rules, rather than simply trying to completely eliminate it.

They find joy in overcoming difficulties and achieving their goals.

People with a dominant extroverted thinking style possess personal passions, but at the same time, they tend to calmly and systematically proceed with plans to achieve their goals.

Furthermore, to achieve this, we try to make the best use of whatever resources are available to us.

It's common to encounter obstacles during the process of achieving your goals, but even while feeling frustrated, you should never forget to acknowledge the facts and think about what needs to be done.

And ultimately, I find joy in achieving it.

We will strive to process tasks in parallel in a planned manner.

As you become more adept at extroverted thinking, it's natural to recognize and engage with a greater number of facts.

especially,ENTJ, ESTJIt plans and strives to handle parallel processing effectively.

To achieve this, one might not dwell too much on emotional attachment and affection for each individual job or person.

Furthermore, you might not dwell on questions that don't seem very practical.

It's important to look at the big picture strategy, and as you move on to the next task, any deep questions or attachments to individual matters naturally get suppressed.

Certainly, such an attitude can provoke resentment, and it can lead to a lack of moral and manner development, resulting in people casually doing things that earn them disapproval.

However, if you can balance introverted feeling, which works in conjunction with extroverted thinking, you can complete work that benefits many people.

Share the objective and delegate tasks to others.

Introverts tend to find joy in meticulously completing their work, while extroverts, who are predominantly extroverted thinkers, place more emphasis on achieving their goals themselves.

I naturally identify competent individuals and delegate authority to them. It's sufficient if they understand the details well, and as long as there are no shortcomings, they should be able to perform their assigned roles effectively.

There are people in the world who can delegate tasks to others while overseeing and directing the overall progress.

Perhaps some people feel uneasy about entrusting tasks to others, and end up thinking that it's faster and easier to do it themselves.

However, this approach doesn't allow people to grow, and it can also make it difficult for you to see the bigger picture by becoming completely absorbed in that task.

However, not everyone needs to take on a leadership role, and such an organization wouldn't function. You'll likely need more people who specialize in specific roles. Therefore, neither approach is inherently better than the other. However, it's important to know which role you play and which others play.

Even among leaders, hierarchical structures are more common, so I think it's important to clearly understand at what level of the group you should delegate authority to.

When thinking about extroverted thinking, why not consider how to effectively delegate tasks to others?

Set the rules.

When you take on a leadership role and delegate tasks to many people, rules naturally become necessary.

People who are highly extroverted thinkers not only follow external standards, but also set standards for the external world.

This, too, is necessary to avoid unnecessary conflicts and potential problems, and to ensure safety.

Learn to effectively utilize introverted feelings.

As mentioned earlier, extroverted thinking is a very powerful personality trait, but if taken to an extreme, it can have negative consequences.

First of all, external standards may only be at a practical level, and it is always questionable whether they should be followed blindly.

Furthermore, history has shown that majority rule is not always correct, and you may already know this from your own experience.

If you tend not to delve deeply into individual matters, it inevitably becomes difficult to focus on a single task or to care for each individual person.

The stronger extroverted thinking becomes,Introverted Feeling (Fi)It will work strongly as if being pulled by it.

Then, you begin to deeply question your own heart about the true meaning of what you should be doing, while considering the impact it will have on yourself and others. This allows you to escape from superficial value judgments such as blind authoritarianism or seeking refuge under a big tree.

Furthermore, by listening to each individual's opinion from time to time, we can uncover what people truly think on the ground and gather the necessary information.

If such considerations are lacking, you're bound to stumble somewhere along the way. If you habitually lack empathy, you might even deliberately fail to convey necessary information. In that case, even a well-planned, elaborate project could end up failing.

that's why,Extraverted Thinking (Te)In order to make it work well,Introverted Feeling (Fi)We need to make it work effectively.

For those with a dominant extroverted thinking style, it may be difficult to become deeply involved with each individual. They might even refrain from getting too involved with each person for the sake of the overall benefit.

However, understanding the problems people are facing is extremely important.

If you know that deliberately choosing not to engage with each individual in order to achieve a larger goal will ultimately benefit each individual, then for an extroverted thinking type, this is a balanced approach with introverted feeling and is perfectly acceptable.

Make good use of your introverted thinking.

Introverted Thinking (Ti)teeth, ENTJ, ESTJFor them, it is the fifth psychological function, INTJ, ISTJFor them, it is the sixth psychological function.

Extraverted Thinking (Te)This approach starts with facts, then involves logical thinking, and then seeking out more facts.

We observe the facts and discover other facts that can be derived by extrapolating them.

Introverted Thinking (Ti)This approach starts with theory, uses facts as a reference, and then seeks further theory.

They tend to point out contradictions and flaws, and then move towards theories and ideas.

Introverted and extroverted thinking have overlapping aspects, so they are attracted to each other in some ways, but because they are opposites, they also repel each other in other ways.

For those who strive to make the most of extroverted thinking, focused and rigorous theoretical development is often extremely helpful.

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Demonstrate leadership.

Those with well-developed extroverted thinking skills can use their goal-setting and planning abilities to effectively allocate labor, time, funds, and resources to accomplish their goals.

As previously mentioned, the function of introverted feeling is also important in boosting one's own morale and the morale of others.

I encourage you to take on a leadership role and learn to make better use of your extroverted thinking.

Dreams are endless. But know when to quit gracefully.

Some people lose motivation once they achieve their goals.

In particular, if you or your family have gained enough, you might think, "That's good enough."

Here, we have two options.

To gracefully withdraw.

In this case, you might hand over the reins to a successor. The worst-case scenario is that you stay on without any motivation and get in the way of capable people.

"But that's more logical," you say?

Introverted Feeling (Fi)Please use your brain and think about it.

Rediscover what you truly need to do and set new goals.

This involves setting goals that go beyond your own self-interest. To achieve this, you will need some degree of empathy and passion.