- Practical matters and gossip
are their bread and butter. This is ridiculous. I can't even begin to imagine
what personality type I am. I'm a doctor by day, YouTuber by night, dog dad by evenings, TV host sometimes. I'm a pretty weird fellow and I'm genuinely excited
to find out along with you, what my personality type is. I'm also gonna be talking
about some of the science when it comes to these personality tests, but let's just jump right
into it and take this bad boy. Bew! Take the test. You enjoy vibrant social
events with lots of people. Yeah, I think I like them. Sometimes I get overwhelmed, especially when a lot of
people ask to take photos or have medical questions. I love that. But when you're on your 300th selfie, I'm not joking about those numbers because I do give speeches at colleges, high schools, medical schools, and I try and stay and take
pictures and answer questions from everyone in the audience. My facial muscles to smile, legit hurt. I need like a day of recovery
before I can smile again. Your travel plans are more
likely to look like a rough list of ideas than a detailed itinerary. Agree. If I even put a rough list
together in the first place. You often think about
what you should have said in a conversation long
after has taken place. Agree 1000%. Literally in my childhood,
probably to this day, I remember going to sleep and replaying all my social interactions and thinking what I could have said better. What would if someone
else said in my shoes? what would have been funnier? More interesting? It's like my version of counting sheep. One, two, tres, quadro. I shouldn't have said
haha instead of, hoho. Your friend is sad about something. Your first instinct is to
support him emotionally, not try to solve their problem. I've gotten in trouble with this. As a doctor, I wanna
help them emotionally. But at the same time, my practical sense wants to solve their problem. And I probably do that too often. People can rarely upset you. Nah, nah, nah. Disagree. People can upset me. And I don't mean comments. I mean like people who
I hold near and dear to this organ here. I'm not talking about my pictorial muscle, I'm talking about the heart, the cardiac muscle, the myocardium. Hmm? You often rely on other
people to be the one to start a conversation and keep it going. No, I tend to speak and I like speaking, but I will never be the first
one to jump out and speak. I will let others speak. Get a sense for what the room is like. Understand who likes what type of humor or what's okay, what's
not, establish myself and then throw out little jabs of jokes. Jabs of jokes. (air whooshing) You rarely worry if you
made a good impression on someone you met. Oh, it depends how
important that person is. You rarely worry? I sometimes worry. I think about it. I'm gonna slightly disagree. It would be a challenge for
you to spend the whole weekend all by yourself without feeling bored. Agree. The whole weekend, come
on, like Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, that's tough,
especially 'cause I have bear. It's like cheating. I have a life hack. Dog Hack. Dog life hack. You are more of a detail-oriented person than a big picture person. I think I'm a big picture person. You are very affectionate
with people you care about. Agree to that highest degree. You have a careful and
methodical approach to life. No, no I'm quite careless. But at the same time I
always follow the rules. It's kind of maniacally,
carefully irresponsible. I have largely stayed out of trouble. And I think that means I'm careful but methodical, like do I know everything? That's I dunno, but I went to an accelerated medical program. I'm gonna agree to a slight degree. You are still bothered by the mistakes you made a long time ago. No, I disagree. At parties and similar events,
you can mostly be found farther away from the action. No, I disagree. I like to be in a place where
I can like be in the action, leave the action, be in the
action, leave the action. See this, I'm like the
ocean, the locomotion. You often find it difficult
to relate to people who let their emotions guide them. I'm gonna say I won't give the full agree 'cause with my patients, I understand. But definitely sometimes
I just want people to think less with their emotions, even though I understand
where that's coming from. Because I'm such a proponent of like cognitive behavioral
therapy, thinking practically, thinking rationally, getting
outside of our emotions and believe me, I've fallen
victim to my emotions at times. When looking for a movie to
watch, you can spend ages browsing the catalog. Yes. And it's not because I'm picky. It's because I've watched everything. I've watched way too much content. The amount of bad movies I've watched? "Uptown Girls", is crazy. You could stay calm
under a lot of pressure. Agree. Fo sho, doctor. went in a group of people you do not know, you have no problem jumping
right into the conversation. I have some troubles. So I'm not gonna go agree all the way. When you sleep, your dreams tend to be bizarre and fantastical. No, no. I strongly disagree with this one. My tend to be really practical? I remember one of my current
dreams in high school, this is so sad. I would be asleep and
I would have the fear that someone made me try or
encourage me to try smoking. And I got addicted to cigarettes and I had to break it to my dad who's very disciplinary and like. I guess that would be
classified as a nightmare. In your opinion, it is sometimes
okay to step on others, to get ahead in life. Disagree slightly, you are dedicated and
focused on your goals, only rarely getting sidetracked. Yeah, I'm gonna agree. I'm gonna agree because
becoming a doctor aged 24, that takes a lot of focus. When at a social event, you
rarely try to introduce yourself to new people, mostly talk
to the ones you already know. As I've gotten older, I'm more interested in meeting new people. I'm gonna disagree slightly. You usually lose interest in a discussion when it gets philosophical. No, no, no, no, no. Philosophical discussions
are where I thrive. You would never let yourself
cry in front of others. Agree. I'm sensitive, but not in front of others. You feel more drawn to
places with a bustling and busy atmosphere than
more quiet, intimate ones. I'm probably more drawn. I mean, I live in New
York for God's sakes. You like discussing
different views and theories on what the world could
look like in the future. Yeah. Agree. When it comes to making
life changing choices, you mostly listen to your
heart rather than your head. Disagreed quite strongly. You prefer to get your
revenge rather than forgive. No, I like to forgive, sometimes. (laughs) You often make decisions on a whim. I don't make them on a
whim, I make them quickly and decisively, but not on a whim. So I still disagree. The time you spend by
yourself often ends up being more interesting and satisfying than the time you spend with other people. No, disagree. I like being with other people. I learned more about myself
when I'm around other people, but I need that time alone. So I'm gonna, I'm gonna
get that middle one, then. You often put special
effort into interpreting the real meaning or the
message of a song or movie. Of course. I overanalyze all the time. You rarely think back
on the choices you made and wonder what you
could've done differently. Disagree. I do that quite often. When in a public place you
usually stick to quieter and less crowded areas. Somewhat agree. You often have a hard time understanding other people's feelings. Disagree. I feel like I have a
higher EQ than I do IQ. When you know someone
thinks highly of you, you also wonder how long it will be until they become disappointed in you. Oh man, I try to make them
not be disappointed in me, but I don't think about it. You feel comfortable just
walking up to someone you find interesting and
striking up a conversation. Disagree. I wish. That was always my dream. I read so many books on doing that and I still can't do that. I'm better at it. And I can force myself to do it, but instinctively intuitively
inside of me, I don't know. I don't think I'm like that. You often drift away to daydreaming about various ideas and scenarios. Sometimes. You look after yourself first
and others come in second. I disagree slightly. I tend to think of others a
lot, but at the end of the day, you have to take care of yourself, If you wanna take care of others. Even when you have planned
a particular daily routine, you usually just end up
doing whatever you feel like at a given moment. Ah, I'm gonna have to say agree. Your mood can change very quickly. I disagree. You often contemplate the
reasons for human existence or the meaning of life. (inhales loudly) Nope, I don't, actually. You often talk about your
own feelings and emotions. Actually I do that and I think
I've learned to do that more over the last 10 years. And I've actually had
people judge me for it. I like to bounce ideas off people and have them hear my emotions. But I tell both sides of every situation is try and get an honest take from people. You have got detailed education
or career development plan stretching several years into the future. Highly agree. You rarely dwell in your regrets. Yeah, I don't really regret much. You find it easy to
empathize with the person who has gone through
something you never have. Agree. Your personal work style is closer to spontaneous bursts of energy than to organize and consistent efforts. It's funny. I agree but I think most people answering that question for
me would completely disagree. 'Cause they think I am
organized and consistent. I like to work like cramming,
quickly, getting things done. Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom. And then like a period of
not so productive time. Your emotions control you
more than you control them. Strongly disagree. After a long exhausting week a fun party's just what you need. No, actually I disagree. Whenever we finished a
big test in med school, all my med school friends were like party, blah, blah, blah, blah, house. And I'm just like, party? I need a nap. You frequently find yourself wondering how technological advancement
could change everyday life. Yeah, I think about that. You always consider how
your actions might affect other people before doing something. Agree. You rarely feel insecure. Disagree, feeling secure all the time for the process. Oh, I have my result. But before I give you this
result, let me tell you the scientific truth about
these personality tests. You can't say personality tests without saying Myers-Briggs
Type Indicator. And it's actually the one
that's been most disproven by modern psychology. Humans are complicated. We don't just fit into a
specific subset of letters. So right now I want to give
you four problems that I have with personality tests in
general and why they shouldn't be used for major life decisions. Like getting a job, finding a
partner or diagnosing oneself. First, we don't have perfect evidence for real world implications. So you've been labeled an introvert. Does that mean you can't be a good leader? There's no evidence proving that. Two, black or white labeling. Guess what? Humans are a spectrum, especially when it comes to personality. And in fact the majority of
you will fall into the average, which is rarely an extreme
in either direction. Three, there's been a tremendous
lack of reproducibility. For a scientific concept
to hold up in science, as part of the scientific method, I said science three times,
it has to be reproducible. That means as one person
takes the same test several times the results
should stay consistent. But with these tests, individuals
get different results. We find out different results
when we put them to the test. No reproducibility. And four, especially for the
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, four categories just
isn't enough to define all personality aspects
or characteristics. Recent evidence shows that
there are at least five possibly even six aspects. And honestly, I think
there's even more than that. There should be no major role
for these tests in the medical or psychological sphere. That being said, these tests are fun. And I want to know my results. I bet you do too. Okay. My personality type is ESFJ-A. ESFJ-A. I don't know what any of those
mean, but it means consul. I don't know what a consul is. I am 61% extroverted,
39% introverted. I agree. Cause I am somewhat introverted. Energy. I am 50% intuitive
and 50% observant. Okay. I don't know what
that means, but I'm 50/50. Nature. This trait determines
how we make decisions and cope with emotions. 60% feeling, 40% thinking. Have I been an emotional
creature this whole time? Maybe my Scorpio zodiac
sign is, I'm just kidding. Tactics. This trait reflects our
approach to work, planning and decision making. 60% judging, 40% prospecting. What does that mean?
Does that mean I'm judgy? Identity. This trait underpins all others
showing how confident we are in our abilities and decisions. I'm 60% assertive and 40% turbulent, fair. Introduction. People who share the Consul
personality type are, for the lack of a better word,
popular, which makes sense, given that it is also very
common personality type, making up 12% of the population. In high schools, Consuls are cheerleaders and the quarterbacks, setting the tone. (screams disagreement loudly) I wish whoever created this
test got to see a picture of me in high school, that would
just end all of their research right then and there. Discussing scientific theories or debating European politics isn't likely to capture Consul's interest for too long. What? Discussing scientific theories. Not only is it my job,
it's my passion. I love it. Consuls are more concerned with fashion and their appearance, their social status and the
standings of other people. No. Practical matters and gossip
retheir bread and butter. I do not gossip about
anything. This is ridiculous. Supportive and outgoing,
Consuls can always be spotted at a party. They're the ones finding time to chat and laugh with everyone. I answered those questions as no. I get nervous at parties. I said at the beginning of
this video, it stresses me out. The smiling muscles hurt. Strong practical skills, true. Strong sense of duty, true. Very loyal, true. Okay. This is better. Sensitive and warm. True. Good at connecting with others. True. Consul weaknesses. Worried about their social status. Inflexible? (animal growling) The bears just throw up. Inflexible? reluctant to
innovate or improvise? My life is about innovating, improvising, adapting, pivoting in
medicine, on YouTube. That is all we do. They need to know that their partners will always be by their sides offering unwavering support,
and marriage and family are the ultimate goal. I want to know the person that's like ah, unwavering support, eh? A family, eh? A marriage, eh? Unwavering support is nice for
everybody not just Consuls. Career paths. This is gonna get interesting. Consuls are well-organized, enjoying bringing order and
structure to their workplaces. This is so inaccurate. Careers as administrators
are a natural fit, allowing Consuls to organize,
not just an environment, but the people in it. Ah, ah. Few personality types are as practical and caring as Consuls. Known for their social
and administrative skills. I don't think anyone's ever been like, Mike great administrative skills. Zero people have said that. Yet Consuls can be easily tripped up in areas where their kindness
and practical approach are more of a liability than an asset. Consuls need to put a conscious effort to develop their weaker
traits and additional skills. I don't think that was
an accurate description. In fact, I want to know what
all the descriptions exist so I can pick mine. I know that's not how it works, but I think I could pick
mine more accurately than this test can. If you want to see me
taking and struggling with a kid's quiz click here, or if you want to see teens
explain what a period is, that's right, you heard me, click here. As always stay happy and healthy. But which one you're clicking. (happy music)
Thank you for pulling ideas from discord! It is very much appreciated!
People with near 50% (from 60%-40% ranges) for anything, especially Tactics might not always get an accurate one.
Note: Extroverted is the only one that is reliable enough to conclude Mindset, Nature, Tactics are much more harder to find out.
If I were to guess he would be
E, Extroverted
N/S, (As a doctor, you need to observe whatever the patient has to offer which might lead to this due to job related wise. But as a youtuber, he seems to be more intuitive on camera, he could be more observant during scripts making. But generally Mindset and Tactics are the hardest to find out.)
T, Thinking (He is a doctor after all)
P/J, Is it really unclear whether he focuses on things more "Currently" or ponder into wonder of thought more often or not. He has shown many thoughts and many actions but I'd say he is more prospecting
Final Verdicts:
interesting video doctor mike
Doctor Mike, I'd like to point you to a more serious personality test on https://www.understandmyself.com/, it measures personality on the big 5 aspects they also break down into ten aspects, each of the big five break down to 2 others. I've found it unbelievably accurate and is by far the best personality test out there and has truly help me well...understand myself, go figure lol. This test was developed by Dr.Jordan B Peterson, he has a team of people but Jordan was the leader of the project and his research and the mountain of research that influenced him is extremely concrete and I would urge you to look up videos on JBP's youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos . A lot of your comments on personality tests I found misinformed, which is why I point you the JBP especially after listening to Jordan Peterson's lectures, he's actually quite the expert on personality, I think you'll find that it's quite precise and by far the best personality information out there. I find JBP lectures amazing and I think this might be a good start, but I would explore as he has a lot of content. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYYJlNbV1OM
Edit: This is a better start to what I'm talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCceO_D4AlY
All personality tests have fixed options. It depends alot on your state of mind at the time of taking test. An extrovert can be placed under introvert if the person is annoyed while taking test and same goes for other options. These tests are biased.
I always thought Dr. Mike would be an ENFP. wow...