How You'll Do Everything Based On Your Personality Type

by Heidi Priebe

So you know your four-letter personality type. You know what some of your strengths and weaknesses are. You know which career you ought to pursue and which situations you shine in.

But now it’s time to explore everything the research won’t tell you.

In this entertaining collection, Heidi Priebe, author of The Comprehensive ENFP Survival Guide and prominent writer of all things Myers-Briggs, explains how you’ll grow up, hook up, break up and everything else in between, based on your personality type.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Self Help, Audiobook, Amazon

Audible Audio

First published December 9, 2015

Reviews

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a sucker for Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator posts. So, when I stumbled upon Heidi Priebe's articles on Thought Catalog, I pretty much fell in love.

See, I'm an INFP. Which means 98% of the time, I feel misunderstood and that nobody "gets me". When I read an article that nails how I am when I'm thriving, what exhausts me, and what kind of employee I am, well, I feel this sense of *finally* being understood (and if you don't know your MBTI, I recommend checking out 16personalities.com)
When I saw Priebe's new book, How You'll Do Everything Based On Your Personality Type, I was like...shit yes. I need this in my life. And it was $0.00 in the Kindle store, so DOUBLE SCORE.

I read it in an evening, giggling over the different chapters and how I do things based on my type (and the people I'm with the most often and how they do things). Some were a tad off, but hey, you can't fit everyone in one of sixteen boxes. It was a quick, easy, enjoyable read.

4/5 on Goodreads because I love the information. I'm glad I didn't sink money into it, though, because all (or most) of the chapters can be found on Thought Catalog.

[Emy · Rating 3 out of 5]

well :/ i have no idea what to say/comment.
I am interested in psychology, personality types and stuff like that (that's why i picked up that book), it was interesting and new for me to "read" about more than just the typical "personality types", i even managed to find wich one i am (or i thought so, i'm not sure if i'm an INTJ or an ISTJ)
but i don't know why i feel like something was missing :(

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

A quick primer on MBTI followed by essentially the silly lists that have been posted on Thought Catalogue over time. The intro being wholly useless for those with advanced knowledge in the subject and the lists don't lend themselves well to the audio format. Again, the book would be better to scan through them to read the one's relevant to you. I don't know any ESTPs or ISFPs... also it can be a bit tedious and again the lists are better taken in short bits here and there not continuously for my entire 40 minute commute! I still love you though, Heidi, and happy to have spent my $1.99 on the audio :)

2/7/18: Since I also have the ebook I may continue with that format instead...

[Cláudia Monteiro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting, fun read.

[Tori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty accurate

I’m an INFJ and found this to be entertaining. For the most part it was very accurate when explaining my thought process and I could relate to a lot of the chapters. But when it talked about who I was in high school or what my heaven would be like etc, the book kept making me seem like a brainiac and that’s definitely not me. I don’t care about straight A’s and I’m not trying to be a goody-goody.

[Aneil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding, spot-on, insightful, and hilarious guide to Type.

As a big fan of the MBTI, I think this is the best unofficial guide to how this personality theory shapes our perspective, ways we process information, where we get our energy, and how we order our lives I've read to date. It will be my unofficial handbook I'll be sharing with all my students and clients.

[Brittany Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this

This book is so fun & true! My friend and I sat here reading it and laughing at the accuracy this book has all afternoon. A+. 10/10. Would recommend.

[Grace Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love reading about personality types and have read several books and information about INFPs and ISFPs (I tend to have mixtures of both types). There are a few things I've come to realize from reading these books. First, although the descriptions may ring true to you and you really feel like the author is describing you, don't limit yourself to the words on those pages. Particularly when it comes to weaknesses or flaws of your personality type, we could use our personality type as an excuse. Second, you will not fit 100% into the mold of your personality type. This book really draws on the stereotypes of each personality type to determine how each type will act/react in certain situations. Stereotypes are just guidelines to help understand the general entity of a group of people, but when you start dealing with individuals, you will likely find that they may sometimes fit the stereotypes, while other times, they may stray far, far from them.

I enjoyed reading this book. It was very entertaining, and I would think of my friends who were certain personality types, read those descriptions, and see if they would do things that way. The problem was that I found that in many instances, when I read about my personality type, the descriptions didn't seem to match me at all. Our personalities can be influenced by core values, nurture factors, religious/faith-based worldview, and many other elements in our lives. So as entertaining and fun as this book was, I caution others to take the information in this book with a grain of salt.

[zydecope♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

How You’ll Do Everything Based On Your Personality Type covers a variety of situations ranging from how each personality type handles relationships, social situations, work challenges, and how to most effectively communicate with them. I listened to the audiobook so having all of the personality types thrown out at me over my radio was a bit overwhelming at times, so I listened in fifteen to thirty minute intervals. But over all I learned about each personality type and feel the information was helpful enough to where I would be able to narrow down someone’s behavior if I noticed certain patterns and be able to use this knowledge to engage in a better interaction with that particular person. I am an INFP and enjoyed hearing the similarities of how I behave in different circumstances and a quick answer to the why involving that specific circumstance.

[Jara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very fun, fast read! Eerily insightful. The language is too spicy for me in some descriptions, which keeps it from receiving 5 stars. I recommend it for MBTI beginners and people with a sense of humor. If you're interested in using MBTI for personal or interpersonal growth, then check out "Godly Personalities: Growing Spiritually in Your Created Personality Type" by Roger Deemer, especially if you're Christian.

[Francesca Nunez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining and Informative

I read this periodically not only to know my own type a bit better, but also because it's very entertaining! Although the descriptions are meant to be taken with a grain of salt, it's still fun to read and gives some unconventional insights into the types. I also read it to guess which types my friends and family are. It's a very approachable way to learn about the types.

[Mariah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, fun read. It's light hearted take on MBTI gives you a little insight and makes you laugh in the process. Not to be taken too seriously, Heidi Priebe pinpoints general traits of the personality types that can relate to almost anyone who falls under that particular umbrella. It's slightly reminiscent of those teen magazine personality tests.

[Lumos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Странная книга, маленькая, читается за один день. Все что внутри можно найти в пинтересте по картинкам, если набрать свой тип mbti в поиске. Напомнило астрологическую подборку, набор странных фактов про типы при разных ситуациях. И автор никак это не аргументирует и не доказывает. Читала в электронке, в бумаге не купила бы

[katherine campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Insightful

As a ENFJ\INFJ partnered to a INTP THIS WAS very revealing and spot on to us and our relationship. Easy to read and discuss . Might be a great next read for book club! Thanks!

[Sean Cooper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun but not serious after the first chapters

The book talks about mbti well, then the rest of the book is little semi-joke semi-serious descriptions of each type in a variety of settings. Funny, accurate, but I didn’t learn anything new.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, fast read. Great to read with friends/family. Clarified my type for me really nicely--had thought I was INTJ for a long time, but now it looks like I trend toward INFJ.

[Aditya I.P. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Things you'd easily find on tumblr and thought catalog.

[Lucid Living · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a fun read, but not much of a read either. Not much content for a single MBTI type but it goes over all of the types. Most of these things can be found online.

[Franzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Expected a little more detail, but still lots of fun to read!

[David Woynarowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the succumbed and humor of Heidi's writing

In this lighter but serious topic Heidi's direct ,style is balanced by humor,but humor that is relevent. A wonderful reference

[Ben Scott · Rating 1 out of 5]

This read more as a tongue-in-cheek, lighthearted, and dismiss-able assortment of whimsical opinions, rather than offering anything of real value or insight.

[Diana Moreno · Rating 1 out of 5]

The author just wrote bullpoints about naming different "types" and commented on personality traits, that isn't even scientifically proven.

[♏Vanessa♏ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it would be a fun listen as I always enjoy personality questionnaires. It didn’t disappoint I had a good laugh at certain parts and many of it was soooo true.
The narration is excellent.

[Lizzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was fun!

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't realise this was a novelty book - like those "characteristics of zodiac signs", but for Myers Briggs personality type.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I freakin' love Heidi Priebe. She is insightful, hilarious, and she knows her stuff! This book is massively funny and thought-provoking. It might have gotten a little too real (if that's possible-- it might have just been conviction) at some points. Definitely a must read for any MBTI nerds like me 😊

[Izzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty basic but interesting enough to keep going.

[James Uscroft · Rating 1 out of 5]

The final proof (if any were needed) that "Myers Briggs Personality Types" are just Astrology for Psychology Fanboys who don't understand that Psychology is a science. With, just like Astrology memes and those silly TikTok videos which list "What Your Favourite Disney Princess Says About You," the author spending far too long listing what each supposed 'Type' was like in Highschool, what they're secretly smug about, how they prepare for the Holidays and on and on and on.

...Seriously, just replace 'INFJ' with 'Aries' or 'Gryffindor,' etc.

[Booksandball · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Summary of the MBTI Types

I really liked how this book succinctly described how
each of the MBTI types would behave in every day situations. Written with good humor yet clear eyed analysis.

[Jay Weeldreyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining, Fun, Incisive

This domain is ruled by seriousness, which can quickly get old. Not this book. Cleverly organized, and written with wit, the author understands that quantity doesn't equal quality, and she chose to keep it brief.