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Myths & Facts
Myth: ISTPs are antisocial
Reality: They are selective, not avoidant. ISTPs enjoy real companionship — they just have no tolerance for hollow socialising.
Myth: ISTPs don't have feelings
Reality: ISTPs feel deeply — they just store emotions internally until they find a trusted person to share them with.
⚡ Quick Facts
- 💡ISTPs make up about 5% of the population.
- 💡Statistically overrepresented among special forces, surgeons, and race car drivers.
- 💡Famous fictional ISTPs: James Bond, Arya Stark, Snake (Metal Gear Solid).
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