I'm hosting an event for ENFPs and INFPs in Prague this summer (Aug 2022), LIFE DESIGN FIESTA! You can watch the video about it here ruclips.net/video/OaeCtaeSV5E/видео.html or read more about it here: www.DreamsAroundTheWorld.com/Prague2022/
Really enjoyed having more responsibilities managing others but actually really didn't like being the boss. But also micromanaging bosses are even worse than that. Sigh catch 22 lol.
Seriously. I work as a private tutor and even though I enjoy teaching my students, I hate the administrative side and also the fact that I'm the person responsible for everything.
your videos have been changing my life and making me feel validated and understood man.. everyone around me always tells me “get something stable” or “you can’t go your whole life like this” i’ve always felt so far off from everyone and i felt like something was wrong with me because i hated every job i had and i was miserable i felt desperate and lonely and finally i was so sick of working for companies i stared a painting business on a whim praying to God it works and slowly but surely it did .. and as i got praise from clients the more passionate i became .. it took me a year to learn my groove and make small structure for myself but it works. i do my craft with love and the praise for my good work is amazing. i’m going to keep watching all your videos about ENFP because it’s made me feel normal !
Bruh. I spent tens of thousands of dollars trying to pursue a degree that would give me a "dependable" job. I dropped out as a junior because I couldn't take it anymore. Now I have no degree, just debt. 😕
As an ENFP I LOVE working for myself. My biggest struggle has been discipline though. The more I can discipline myself and tick off my goals the more I move forward. I have a business where I allow my employees the freedom to work in their own structure and I don't have to boss them around, it's great. As an ENFP I think it's important to keep developing that Te to keep getting things done when working for yourself.
I own a music school. I have teachers that teach different instruments to clients. I allow them to teach using their own methods and allow them to arrange their own schedules with clients. It works! Of course I have to keep things in check, but I don't boss them around or micro manage them.
I don't think I've met many ENFP's in real life - Listening to you talk is like listening to myself, if that makes any sense? Your mannerisms and tone are sooo similar to mine 🤣 Haha so cool and weird at the same time!! Thanks for your info I'm learning a ton!! 😄🤙
Ha ha yes I am an ENFP entrepreneur and have come to realise that I do need some structure otherwise nothing gets done 😮 I have to both laugh and cry in exasperation at myself sometimes 🙂 I think your videos are really great, your wonderful ENFP personality comes across beautifully in your videos. I'm not just saying that because I know praise is important to us 😉 Your channel is exactly what I need right now as I come to start my second business! 😉 The first one was not great for an ENFP, far too much structure and restriction on schedule involved with little room to change it. It's really nice to feel that there are other people out there who know your struggles and who get you!
Omg, this is so me, I don't want power, but I don't like other people telling me what to do and I already did the mistake of being the too friendly boss on a project I coordinated.
I had to restart this twice because I kept getting distracted by the artwork 😂😂👌. You were too funny in this one too and I struggled to take it all in cause I couldnt concentrate lol - very enjoyable vid Dan! Id love it if you did the video on enfp life stages, definitely interested in that. As for freelancing, definitely agree on the isolation part. Ive also noticed Im not very good at celebrating my wins as Im always looking at the rest of my to do list. I have actually resorted to showing my work to friends and family in seek of praise before lol, doesnt work as they dont get it. Im struggling with working out my brand message at the mo to create my website, so if you have any tips to put into a vid on that topic that would be awesome. Thanks Dan!
+Maria Angelova +Stacey Tite it's another room in my flat I was avoiding filming in for a while but felt like a change of scenery! I'll let you guys guess what room it is
Dreams Around The World Uuuhhh....your gaming room 😄 Btw I discovered you only today. A friend of mine linked this video to me because I am an ENFP & was thinking about starting an own business. I started watching your video & after the first few lines I went: "Oh my gush! I hear myself speaking through this guy." It's awesome how everything you talk about is fascinatingly familiar & recognizable. Really enjoyed your video!!!
I am an ENFP and I am obsessed with trying to get to a place to work for myself because I HATE working for others. I HATE being told what to do. LOL It drives me INSANE when my wife tells me what to do. I LOVE working with others but HATE working for others. You are spot on - I love the autonomy but I not seeking the power thing.... I have been struggling with getting my business off the ground but I know it will happen
I have been working for myself for the past several years and this video is really on the money. I really enjoy what I am doing now vs. the corporate jobs I had before, but it isn't without it's downsides. I think what you bring up about power (not wanting it) and not wanting to be micromanaged are really critical for me. Having creative control and having to deal with being accountable are all very real. I have dealt with some of the isolation by joining online communities on slack and recently have really enjoyed being a part of several mastermind meetings. If you take this path, one of the more isolating things is that it is hard to talk about what you do with your friends that have a corporate job and soon your family tires of hearing it as well. I have found it very useful to develop a group of people that are following similar paths (although may not be ENFPs themselves) as it feels good to talk with them about their business, the ups and downs, and how things are going. However, I really have to limit the time I spend on these. I try to plan for several small sessions per day, kind of like going to the water-cooler in the office.
+James Stone Design Systems Engineer you're bang on! I'm in a few mastermind groups and I lead one that's a hybrid with training. As well try to have lunches with entrepreneur friends at least a few times a week. When you're starting out the isolation you described is tough because only entrepreneurs get entrepreneurs problems! Dan
Love this video! Thanks so much. For years, I've been changing careers and actually feeling bad about it because people would comment that I could never stick to one thing. I went through phases as well, of working on my own and feeling lonely so I'd get an office job just to work around people lol.. Then absolutely hate it 3 months later and leave. This is my final month working for a boss and from mid December I'll be a full time pet portrait artist with orders booked out for the next 2 months ... Something I've only dreamed about, but never thought I'd be able to make a living out of... All that chopping and changing of jobs brought me here! Thanks again for an awesome video 🙏 made me realise I'm a perfectly normal enfp🤗. - Vishalia, South Africa
One thing for us ENFP’s is that if we dont have exciting hobbies or life style then it trickles down to us being bored with our jobs or businesses so if u have exciting out of work stuff it does wonders and keeps u happy at even boring work lol
I always knew that if I started my own business I'd need an assistant just to know that someone is nearby observing everything, and I have someone to impress lol
Hi there, I am an ENFP 26 years old Freelancer graphic designer for 2 years now and I could tell that I always wanted to start my own business. I am happy that I made my choice to be a freelancer after changing several jobs. I 've always a been an artistic person, as I see patterns but in a way that I transform them into something new and beautiful. Life is an adventure :) I must say I have some difficulties with the discipline, but I found some balance in gymnastics training and started to coaching myself into doing things ( I tell myself that I will do something and I believe in nature energy - positive or negative and I want to keep my word in order to gain positive energy.(sounds weird but it works for me)
I am graphic design student(probably ENFP) and I am not happy with my major(now starting second course) and my mind still thinking about changing it, but you know... I also do that weird thing :D So I believe one day I will find peace in my mind, and get what I really truly want in my life(you know it's all about passion..) :)
Being an entrepreneur and focusing on personal development has put my years ahead of what most people talk about in the ENFP personality trait. Only recently have I dove deeper into the personality types to refine my approach to productivity and life. My problem as it seems many other ENFP's is too many spinning plates. A recommended field for lost & found ENFP's is SALES. You get the much needed social interaction, variety, problem solving, challenges, praise, and the money to have free time. Another tip- learn to strategically bounce around on different projects that all have a common goal. I'm still a work in progress, as we all are... thanks for your videos. Keep up the good work.
I like my autonomy! I don't like bossy people and don't like being bossy too. Although I can be a good leader, with a consultative, democratic style. I am afraid though to work for myself because follow through is not really a strength of mine. This video is quite inspiring for me.
*interesting video, I 100% agree with what you said about creating structure and needing SOME rules because my brain goes crazy when I have too many options!*
I definitely resonated with a lot of the points, as an ENFP starting up my own massage business. I agree with the need for interaction, praise and validation. I also completely agree that as ENFP's we really need to account for structure and accountability if we're out on our own. This is something i've gone back and forth on in considering whether to work in a structured setting vs. on my own. Thanks for the vid. definitely helpful :)
Thank you so much! You've really helped me personally as I've been struggling with becoming an entrepreneur. You've also helped tremendously at communicating with my INTJ husband. He's starting to really see what I need, especially because we currently work for the same company.
That's great to hear! I have a good friend who is an intj so we may do some content on that communication in the future. If you're becoming an entrepreneur be sure subscribe for my free training www.dreamsaroundtheworld.com/freetraining/ is the url I think.
One of the main differences between me and my friends/acquaintances is my worldview. As an entrepreneur, you learn very fast no one cares about your feelings and that the world marches on in spite of my success or failure. It, thankfully, strips you of any sense of entitlement that you may have.
Good stuff, man! Personally, once I put to death perfectionism, it allowed me to soar in productivity and satisfaction. I now get my structure from seeking the Lord and following Him, but that was definitely an issue in my life before knowing Him. Thank you for making this! God bless you, richly, in Jesus' mighty name!
Daniel James Quartararo ay that's awesome! I need to kill the perfectionist in myself too. Never thought of Jesus as structure. Maybe I'll seek Him more for that much needed structure too! Thanks for sharing man!
You are welcome, friend! It is always awesome to watch God at work and I am glad I was obedient to post this here so He could bless you here! This is awesome for me too! :D I saw you subscribed to my channel, I am glad; by the guidance of the Lord I have put all of the main concepts that helped me to reach a place where I have turned over everything to Jesus and I must tell you, living such a life is awe-astounding and truly incredible. Not without it's trials, but even in trials He has brought me great peace and joy! I pray you find the same or greater in Him and that I can help you in whatever way I am called! Thank you for inspiring me this day and may God bless you, richly, in Jesus' mighty name! :D
I am a Health Coach and I don't annoy the administration side of things, sometimes I just want to quit and do something different but I really really love listen to people and helping them reach their health and life goals.
I too am an ENFP entrepreneur. I have been in business only 2 years and have already been bored and tempted to change several times smh. You do have to (as an ENFP) learn how to control that. I have however diversified my business a bit to give me a different type of variety everyday. But this helps alot. What you said about structure, that helps me the best. I can now put in place the accountability that I need to ensure i stay on track.
+Andre Barnes I've also found adding variety outside of work can help as well, or doing your best to adjust the work so it meets that need without needing to change it. Thanks for sharing!
I am a student and so stuck on what the heck to do! I have changed my major 5 times and I want to start a business and I keep struggling, what are some of the things fellow ENFP's did to hone in our their dreams and strengths?
I have changed 4 majors, got my bachelor degree in Business Management and now I ‘m on my way to get a bachelor degree in Psychology but I have been working different jobs all the time. Allow yourself to have diversity and not focus only on your studies cause it’s gonna suffocate you and you’ll end up procrastinating and overthinking all the time and may even get depressed. So, don’t listen to people telling you that you have one job and that is to be a good student. Don’t be hard on yourself for wanting more. I’ll be 25 in 3 days and my CV is insanely big, I traveled the world and now I’m starting my own business all while studying and working along the way. I hope this will help you. ❤️ Hang in there young ENFP!
I’m an ENFP and an Enneagram 4. I love autonomy and I do not crave power. I do not like being a boss. I HATE bureaucracy. I love variety yet I like routines too. My job sucks so much because I’ve worked for the federal government for decades. But I do have my own business on the side and that is what keeps me sane. I like praise but my bosses in the government are evil and do not give credit. I’m tired out though. I’ve worked so hard my entire life. I get to retire in a couple years and I can’t wait. Finally my life will be MINE. I’m going to Europe and NYC, and all over. I will read a lot and think about life a lot. I’ll do plenty of things. My body is starting to hurt though.
You nailed it. I’m an ENFP and did two start ups between 2007 and 2015. I ultimately came away from the last one because I really missed being around people. If I ever work for myself again I will pay good money for professional coaching instead of just trying to hit random lunches with people that look like they know what they’re doing and could give me a few pointers on not sucking.
Absolutely, as a car-living nomad its been a journey to work on self love. I still looking for that right career for me but so far no cigar after dozens and dozens of attempts. The most important tool is learning how to self-love so that we experience aloneness rather than loneliness. The biggest tool has been books: deep novels and stories have been fuel to making new friends; most of my best friends have died long ago. They have much to teach and can make the most isolating days into days filled with hope and warmth on a beautiful day next to say a forest or a body of water.
I should be working on my 6 parallel future careers instead of watching this video while trying to read the comments at the same time. 😅 ENFP here.... i need some structure yep But now seriously thank you so much for the personalized advice, I think we really need it because we have so much potential but we can tend to not achieve anything.
ENFP here been working for myself since I was 19 years old! I had 4 different jobs and have had the same job now the past 13 years as a Certified Massage Therapist which I love because I am helping people and there is variation in different modalities and different issues people have. 🖤 I have also been learning to paint and do other various projects on the side for fun which I am trying to turn into income too. The one bad thing about working for myself is buying healthcare out of pocket without a big company sucks. Also need to learn to save/manage money which I find challenging, but have my own system now (separate business bank acct) and save for when business may slow down unexpectedly (like the covid closures, thankfully had money saved to keep paying office rent and personal bills even though I was noy working and didnt get covid unemployment income for like 5 months I had to wait).
Loving this channel, your videos are so refreshing as an ENFP and I have a lot more to watch but...why is there always a naked painting in the background?? It’s the only thing in the background of this video.
Thanks. You definitely helped me validate the business dreams I currently consider doing when I retire from government service in the next few years. You hut all areas of leadership style and our ENFP needs, thank you.
I am an esthetician. I rent a booth, I get to talk to people but I don't have a boss or have to boss anyone. My mom is my accountant (ISTJ). Life is sweet.
That is what I need now. You understand ENFP fully and you are able to make me understand your point of view. That is really helpful. Great job! Thank you very much!
Thanks. That was awesome! I do beauty and wellness from home so it makes perfect sense. I get all the recognition front of house, but still lonely doing back of house stuff. I wish I had 1 employee to do all the things I hate and to laugh and brainstorm with. It's 2 sides of the same coin. Still beats working corporate where they focus on things that are really not important. I have to do something with purpose or what's the point. Plus it's overload for me. Home is perfect balance and I am referrals only so I get birds of a feather. Very helpful. Thanking you so much from SA
I'm an enfp but I grew up with traditional Asian parents so I'm use to not getting praises, being neglected, and getting "criticism" or verbally and spiritually struck down 😉. I'm not scared of criticism because I just want to get to the point and fix things and make it work but I also don't want to be wrong. I realize that I don't work well with majority women work environment neither because women in my previous experience tend to think emotionally and sometimes it crosses over to the project where as men tend to just want to get the work done and we don't spend too much time dwelling. But the problem with a lot of males is that it makes their insecurities come out and they feel immasculated just watching instead of being active participants and you either get extra hands that blocks your way, a power struggle, or people not caring. Idk things vary for sure but that's just from experience of course my experience with Asian culture differs from my experience with western culture.
Hey Dreams Around The World! Your contents is great that why i've subscribed. But I want to suggest a little, i think your video is might be more interactive and easier to remember if u add text about the points or keywords from what you talking about. thankyou!
+Chyntia Agni Archiyesa welcome aboard! Some videos I do and I'll be trying to do more but it adds a lot of time to the editing process and there is only one of me. I am accepting offers of volunteer video editors :)
Thank you sir. I m an ENFP personality type person. I need some suggestions for how to get organized in studies, I'm in 12th grade right now I do have potential but I always lag behind because of unorganized way of life so plz help me.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your videos on ENFP’s so far. I am now 35 yrs old & a fellow ENFP and I’m in need of a career change. I’ve recently stumbled across life coaching & I am considering starting my own business to do so. Any suggestions you may have? You seem content and happy with your decisions in life so far and I think that’s amazing. And thank you for putting these types of videos out there.
Used to be civil servant (Public Servant) - no reward, just a number. Private sector - more freedom but wages not paid on time or too cliquey atmosphere. After long deliberation, i have decided to setup consultancy, and although just having started, loving it. Video helped alot.
... working for myself right now (well just started) but really dying to have a team! huhuu feel so lonely hahah i laughed after i heard you mentioned it hahaha
I love this video. Listenting for the third time. I want to do my own thing as an artist but I’m struggling with the structure part you talked about, where I lose myself and lose focus, change direction, etc... now I’m starting to realize it’s time I get more structure and get things done. This video is so motivating!
i caught the hint about praising hahaha so i thought i would indulge you (which I would have done all the same). THANK YOU for these videos! they are sooo spot on for me in everything.. i'm struggling a bit right now with my career change (from academic science to coaching!) and this is really useful to understand myself better and to organize my mind.. I was taking notes and all hahaha. I love doing that, I feel like I have to register all the valuable information I found out here, as if it would vanish in thin air otherwise ;) Soo a million thanks for your vids, you are really inspiring and huge help! keep up the awesome work Dan! :D pd: those paintins are so cool! your girlfriend's too?
élise Agostino I’m trying to figure that out RIGHT NOW! I spend a lot of time on my projects and love that I have freedom and flexibility and the challenges and uniqueness they bring. But, socially...I am searching for an outlet.
For myself, I had to focus on trying not to do everything myself. I tended to be interested in quiet a lot of things and when you're trying to juggle a business, it's really not a good thing in that, for example: i wanted to build my own website for the thrill of it, which could have wasted time for me etc. I didn't find it too bad in terms of managing my autonomy as controlling myself when to actually finish lol. I get so into the zone of what I have to do and doing that task that I do forget it's time for me to eat. lol
+hazel briñas hyper focus! I have the same struggle sometimes, I don't think we are natural at delegating... Probably because we tend to learn things fast
but it's so fun just getting in the things you know you can do, you just need a bit of time to figure it out and you know the final product would be awesome! lol but...i think if i wanted to delegate it, i could...just that i didn't want to hahha...but i thought it would definitely be to the best interest of my business to outsource it :)
I am ENFP, work by myself I love it, there are many challenge and opportunity I can development but, Till now I getting lose so many and make failure, and not yet get constant profit. The implication I now Face Many debt I have to paid. Can you give me the advice . Thanks.
It sounds like it’s ideal for an ENFP to work for themself, however, as an ENFP I feel exhausted of trying to find clients. It feels lonely working for yourself instead of with a team, so it is actually ideal for an extrovert like an ENFP to work for themselves??
That’s why I think you are interesting 🧐👍 I am a ENFP too, I’m having problems figuring things out in my life , I like your videos 👌 it helps me in a different ways 👍
I'm hosting an event for ENFPs and INFPs in Prague this summer (Aug 2022), LIFE DESIGN FIESTA! You can watch the video about it here ruclips.net/video/OaeCtaeSV5E/видео.html or read more about it here: www.DreamsAroundTheWorld.com/Prague2022/
Is this a virtual event?
Don't want to be bossed but don't want to be a boss either. That's really spot on!
Really enjoyed having more responsibilities managing others but actually really didn't like being the boss. But also micromanaging bosses are even worse than that. Sigh catch 22 lol.
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Seriously. I work as a private tutor and even though I enjoy teaching my students, I hate the administrative side and also the fact that I'm the person responsible for everything.
It's a rough life lol 😅
Story of my work life!!
your videos have been changing my life and making me feel validated and understood man.. everyone around me always tells me “get something stable” or “you can’t go your whole life like this” i’ve always felt so far off from everyone and i felt like something was wrong with me because i hated every job i had and i was miserable i felt desperate and lonely and finally i was so sick of working for companies i stared a painting business on a whim praying to God it works and slowly but surely it did .. and as i got praise from clients the more passionate i became .. it took me a year to learn my groove and make small structure for myself but it works. i do my craft with love and the praise for my good work is amazing. i’m going to keep watching all your videos about ENFP because it’s made me feel normal !
Hey Kenneth, sorry for the VERY slow response. Thank you for the kind words and keep up the great work on your end. Dan
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Bruh. I spent tens of thousands of dollars trying to pursue a degree that would give me a "dependable" job. I dropped out as a junior because I couldn't take it anymore. Now I have no degree, just debt. 😕
As an ENFP I LOVE working for myself. My biggest struggle has been discipline though. The more I can discipline myself and tick off my goals the more I move forward. I have a business where I allow my employees the freedom to work in their own structure and I don't have to boss them around, it's great. As an ENFP I think it's important to keep developing that Te to keep getting things done when working for yourself.
Very true and great point about giving that freedom within your team as well.
What kind of business? Sounds amazing
I own a music school. I have teachers that teach different instruments to clients. I allow them to teach using their own methods and allow them to arrange their own schedules with clients. It works! Of course I have to keep things in check, but I don't boss them around or micro manage them.
I don't think I've met many ENFP's in real life - Listening to you talk is like listening to myself, if that makes any sense? Your mannerisms and tone are sooo similar to mine 🤣 Haha so cool and weird at the same time!! Thanks for your info I'm learning a ton!! 😄🤙
You're welcome! I'm sure you've met some just perhaps not like us
Ha ha yes I am an ENFP entrepreneur and have come to realise that I do need some structure otherwise nothing gets done 😮 I have to both laugh and cry in exasperation at myself sometimes 🙂 I think your videos are really great, your wonderful ENFP personality comes across beautifully in your videos. I'm not just saying that because I know praise is important to us 😉 Your channel is exactly what I need right now as I come to start my second business! 😉 The first one was not great for an ENFP, far too much structure and restriction on schedule involved with little room to change it. It's really nice to feel that there are other people out there who know your struggles and who get you!
Omg, this is so me, I don't want power, but I don't like other people telling me what to do and I already did the mistake of being the too friendly boss on a project I coordinated.
I had to restart this twice because I kept getting distracted by the artwork 😂😂👌. You were too funny in this one too and I struggled to take it all in cause I couldnt concentrate lol - very enjoyable vid Dan! Id love it if you did the video on enfp life stages, definitely interested in that. As for freelancing, definitely agree on the isolation part. Ive also noticed Im not very good at celebrating my wins as Im always looking at the rest of my to do list. I have actually resorted to showing my work to friends and family in seek of praise before lol, doesnt work as they dont get it. Im struggling with working out my brand message at the mo to create my website, so if you have any tips to put into a vid on that topic that would be awesome. Thanks Dan!
Me too.....I was constantly distracted by the artwork at the background :-)
+Maria Angelova +Stacey Tite it's another room in my flat I was avoiding filming in for a while but felt like a change of scenery! I'll let you guys guess what room it is
Dreams Around The World Uuuhhh....your gaming room 😄 Btw I discovered you only today. A friend of mine linked this video to me because I am an ENFP & was thinking about starting an own business. I started watching your video & after the first few lines I went: "Oh my gush! I hear myself speaking through this guy." It's awesome how everything you talk about is fascinatingly familiar & recognizable. Really enjoyed your video!!!
I wish I had a gaming room! I suppose my office is the closest thing to one, it has a hammock and trampoline! Awesome to hear how you found me. Dan
I was the same! xD beautiful artwork!
I am an ENFP and I am obsessed with trying to get to a place to work for myself because I HATE working for others. I HATE being told what to do. LOL It drives me INSANE when my wife tells me what to do. I LOVE working with others but HATE working for others. You are spot on - I love the autonomy but I not seeking the power thing.... I have been struggling with getting my business off the ground but I know it will happen
I have been working for myself for the past several years and this video is really on the money. I really enjoy what I am doing now vs. the corporate jobs I had before, but it isn't without it's downsides. I think what you bring up about power (not wanting it) and not wanting to be micromanaged are really critical for me. Having creative control and having to deal with being accountable are all very real. I have dealt with some of the isolation by joining online communities on slack and recently have really enjoyed being a part of several mastermind meetings. If you take this path, one of the more isolating things is that it is hard to talk about what you do with your friends that have a corporate job and soon your family tires of hearing it as well. I have found it very useful to develop a group of people that are following similar paths (although may not be ENFPs themselves) as it feels good to talk with them about their business, the ups and downs, and how things are going. However, I really have to limit the time I spend on these. I try to plan for several small sessions per day, kind of like going to the water-cooler in the office.
+James Stone Design Systems Engineer you're bang on! I'm in a few mastermind groups and I lead one that's a hybrid with training. As well try to have lunches with entrepreneur friends at least a few times a week. When you're starting out the isolation you described is tough because only entrepreneurs get entrepreneurs problems! Dan
Love this video! Thanks so much. For years, I've been changing careers and actually feeling bad about it because people would comment that I could never stick to one thing. I went through phases as well, of working on my own and feeling lonely so I'd get an office job just to work around people lol.. Then absolutely hate it 3 months later and leave. This is my final month working for a boss and from mid December I'll be a full time pet portrait artist with orders booked out for the next 2 months ... Something I've only dreamed about, but never thought I'd be able to make a living out of... All that chopping and changing of jobs brought me here! Thanks again for an awesome video 🙏 made me realise I'm a perfectly normal enfp🤗. - Vishalia, South Africa
That's amazing! Send me an email, may want to do an interview at some point because that's a cool story :) Dan
One thing for us ENFP’s is that if we dont have exciting hobbies or life style then it trickles down to us being bored with our jobs or businesses so if u have exciting out of work stuff it does wonders and keeps u happy at even boring work lol
I always knew that if I started my own business I'd need an assistant just to know that someone is nearby observing everything, and I have someone to impress lol
Hi there, I am an ENFP 26 years old Freelancer graphic designer for 2 years now and I could tell that I always wanted to start my own business. I am happy that I made my choice to be a freelancer after changing several jobs. I 've always a been an artistic person, as I see patterns but in a way that I transform them into something new and beautiful. Life is an adventure :) I must say I have some difficulties with the discipline, but I found some balance in gymnastics training and started to coaching myself into doing things ( I tell myself that I will do something and I believe in nature energy - positive or negative and I want to keep my word in order to gain positive energy.(sounds weird but it works for me)
I am graphic design student(probably ENFP) and I am not happy with my major(now starting second course) and my mind still thinking about changing it, but you know... I also do that weird thing :D So I believe one day I will find peace in my mind, and get what I really truly want in my life(you know it's all about passion..) :)
Being an entrepreneur and focusing on personal development has put my years ahead of what most people talk about in the ENFP personality trait. Only recently have I dove deeper into the personality types to refine my approach to productivity and life. My problem as it seems many other ENFP's is too many spinning plates. A recommended field for lost & found ENFP's is SALES. You get the much needed social interaction, variety, problem solving, challenges, praise, and the money to have free time. Another tip- learn to strategically bounce around on different projects that all have a common goal. I'm still a work in progress, as we all are... thanks for your videos. Keep up the good work.
I like my autonomy! I don't like bossy people and don't like being bossy too. Although I can be a good leader, with a consultative, democratic style. I am afraid though to work for myself because follow through is not really a strength of mine. This video is quite inspiring for me.
*interesting video, I 100% agree with what you said about creating structure and needing SOME rules because my brain goes crazy when I have too many options!*
Thanks Veni
I definitely resonated with a lot of the points, as an ENFP starting up my own massage business. I agree with the need for interaction, praise and validation. I also completely agree that as ENFP's we really need to account for structure and accountability if we're out on our own. This is something i've gone back and forth on in considering whether to work in a structured setting vs. on my own. Thanks for the vid. definitely helpful :)
praise praise praise praise praise praise praise praise praise praise praise praise from one enfp to another! grateful for your knowledge n time
LOL you made the Ill link to the video sound and no video showed up! I love it
Thank you so much! You've really helped me personally as I've been struggling with becoming an entrepreneur. You've also helped tremendously at communicating with my INTJ husband. He's starting to really see what I need, especially because we currently work for the same company.
That's great to hear! I have a good friend who is an intj so we may do some content on that communication in the future. If you're becoming an entrepreneur be sure subscribe for my free training www.dreamsaroundtheworld.com/freetraining/ is the url I think.
One of the main differences between me and my friends/acquaintances is my worldview. As an entrepreneur, you learn very fast no one cares about your feelings and that the world marches on in spite of my success or failure. It, thankfully, strips you of any sense of entitlement that you may have.
Good stuff, man! Personally, once I put to death perfectionism, it allowed me to soar in productivity and satisfaction. I now get my structure from seeking the Lord and following Him, but that was definitely an issue in my life before knowing Him. Thank you for making this! God bless you, richly, in Jesus' mighty name!
Daniel James Quartararo ay that's awesome! I need to kill the perfectionist in myself too. Never thought of Jesus as structure. Maybe I'll seek Him more for that much needed structure too! Thanks for sharing man!
You are welcome, friend! It is always awesome to watch God at work and I am glad I was obedient to post this here so He could bless you here! This is awesome for me too! :D I saw you subscribed to my channel, I am glad; by the guidance of the Lord I have put all of the main concepts that helped me to reach a place where I have turned over everything to Jesus and I must tell you, living such a life is awe-astounding and truly incredible. Not without it's trials, but even in trials He has brought me great peace and joy! I pray you find the same or greater in Him and that I can help you in whatever way I am called! Thank you for inspiring me this day and may God bless you, richly, in Jesus' mighty name! :D
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I am a Health Coach and I don't annoy the administration side of things, sometimes I just want to quit and do something different but I really really love listen to people and helping them reach their health and life goals.
I too am an ENFP entrepreneur. I have been in business only 2 years and have already been bored and tempted to change several times smh. You do have to (as an ENFP) learn how to control that. I have however diversified my business a bit to give me a different type of variety everyday. But this helps alot. What you said about structure, that helps me the best. I can now put in place the accountability that I need to ensure i stay on track.
+Andre Barnes I've also found adding variety outside of work can help as well, or doing your best to adjust the work so it meets that need without needing to change it. Thanks for sharing!
INFP desperate for help sneaking in to watch this video between crying spells.
This is an awesome vid Dan,
❤️from your fellow ENFP sibling
I am a student and so stuck on what the heck to do! I have changed my major 5 times and I want to start a business and I keep struggling, what are some of the things fellow ENFP's did to hone in our their dreams and strengths?
Jessica Esteves what is something that you love doing when you're not working? Do you have hobbies you'd like to make it into a business?
This is so me, haha
I have changed 4 majors, got my bachelor degree in Business Management and now I ‘m on my way to get a bachelor degree in Psychology but I have been working different jobs all the time. Allow yourself to have diversity and not focus only on your studies cause it’s gonna suffocate you and you’ll end up procrastinating and overthinking all the time and may even get depressed. So, don’t listen to people telling you that you have one job and that is to be a good student. Don’t be hard on yourself for wanting more. I’ll be 25 in 3 days and my CV is insanely big, I traveled the world and now I’m starting my own business all while studying and working along the way. I hope this will help you. ❤️ Hang in there young ENFP!
I'm ENFP-A let me tell you that you are right by 100%, and sometimes I hate being ENFP because I was wanted to be another personality
I literally bought myself a card once. Saying something like "you're the best boss ever" lololol I need the praise too. ENFP HERE!
Great job on these videos! Thank you! ENFP here, suffering from shiny object syndrome.
Hey thanks so much! Hopefully I can help with that!
I’m an ENFP and an Enneagram 4. I love autonomy and I do not crave power. I do not like being a boss. I HATE bureaucracy. I love variety yet I like routines too. My job sucks so much because I’ve worked for the federal government for decades. But I do have my own business on the side and that is what keeps me sane. I like praise but my bosses in the government are evil and do not give credit. I’m tired out though. I’ve worked so hard my entire life. I get to retire in a couple years and I can’t wait. Finally my life will be MINE. I’m going to Europe and NYC, and all over. I will read a lot and think about life a lot. I’ll do plenty of things. My body is starting to hurt though.
You nailed it. I’m an ENFP and did two start ups between 2007 and 2015. I ultimately came away from the last one because I really missed being around people. If I ever work for myself again I will pay good money for professional coaching instead of just trying to hit random lunches with people that look like they know what they’re doing and could give me a few pointers on not sucking.
What have you ended up doing instead Tim?
Absolutely, as a car-living nomad its been a journey to work on self love. I still looking for that right career for me but so far no cigar after dozens and dozens of attempts. The most important tool is learning how to self-love so that we experience aloneness rather than loneliness. The biggest tool has been books: deep novels and stories have been fuel to making new friends; most of my best friends have died long ago. They have much to teach and can make the most isolating days into days filled with hope and warmth on a beautiful day next to say a forest or a body of water.
I should be working on my 6 parallel future careers instead of watching this video while trying to read the comments at the same time.
😅 ENFP here....
i need some structure yep
But now seriously thank you so much for the personalized advice, I think we really need it because we have so much potential but we can tend to not achieve anything.
I think we achieve A LOT, just in our own way :)
ENFP here been working for myself since I was 19 years old! I had 4 different jobs and have had the same job now the past 13 years as a Certified Massage Therapist which I love because I am helping people and there is variation in different modalities and different issues people have. 🖤 I have also been learning to paint and do other various projects on the side for fun which I am trying to turn into income too. The one bad thing about working for myself is buying healthcare out of pocket without a big company sucks. Also need to learn to save/manage money which I find challenging, but have my own system now (separate business bank acct) and save for when business may slow down unexpectedly (like the covid closures, thankfully had money saved to keep paying office rent and personal bills even though I was noy working and didnt get covid unemployment income for like 5 months I had to wait).
Loving this channel, your videos are so refreshing as an ENFP and I have a lot more to watch but...why is there always a naked painting in the background?? It’s the only thing in the background of this video.
I've had so many micro businesses. I struggle to stick with anything other than music.
Then do music I guess :)
Thanks. You definitely helped me validate the business dreams I currently consider doing when I retire from government service in the next few years. You hut all areas of leadership style and our ENFP needs, thank you.
I am an esthetician. I rent a booth, I get to talk to people but I don't have a boss or have to boss anyone. My mom is my accountant (ISTJ). Life is sweet.
That is what I need now. You understand ENFP fully and you are able to make me understand your point of view. That is really helpful. Great job! Thank you very much!
You're very welcome, and thank you for the kind words!
If anybody has advice on the first steps to becoming a life coach, that’s what I’m most passionate about for sure.
I'm thinking about it working freely for myself but still have no clue. Will figure it out one day 😀 thanks for the video Dan
Thanks. That was awesome! I do beauty and wellness from home so it makes perfect sense. I get all the recognition front of house, but still lonely doing back of house stuff. I wish I had 1 employee to do all the things I hate and to laugh and brainstorm with. It's 2 sides of the same coin. Still beats working corporate where they focus on things that are really not important. I have to do something with purpose or what's the point. Plus it's overload for me. Home is perfect balance and I am referrals only so I get birds of a feather. Very helpful. Thanking you so much from SA
you're great man (praise included)
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Very good! I did recongnasied my struggles and also my nedds !!! Yes, do some more videos on this theme. Thanks!
Thanks Vesna!
Love last tip !!! It so clear now!! Thx!!
Thank you so much for your videos! They're super informative and I'm learning so much about my ENFP self.
+Kate Brooks-Heinimann you're very welcome! Happy I can help
You have mi prase.
Lol, seriously you are doing a great job with this channel
Thanks Karina! I appreciate the kind words
I'm an enfp but I grew up with traditional Asian parents so I'm use to not getting praises, being neglected, and getting "criticism" or verbally and spiritually struck down 😉.
I'm not scared of criticism because I just want to get to the point and fix things and make it work but I also don't want to be wrong. I realize that I don't work well with majority women work environment neither because women in my previous experience tend to think emotionally and sometimes it crosses over to the project where as men tend to just want to get the work done and we don't spend too much time dwelling. But the problem with a lot of males is that it makes their insecurities come out and they feel immasculated just watching instead of being active participants and you either get extra hands that blocks your way, a power struggle, or people not caring. Idk things vary for sure but that's just from experience of course my experience with Asian culture differs from my experience with western culture.
Like you! You are authentic and smart. We resonate!
Thanks man!
Hey Dreams Around The World! Your contents is great that why i've subscribed. But I want to suggest a little, i think your video is might be more interactive and easier to remember if u add text about the points or keywords from what you talking about. thankyou!
+Chyntia Agni Archiyesa welcome aboard! Some videos I do and I'll be trying to do more but it adds a lot of time to the editing process and there is only one of me. I am accepting offers of volunteer video editors :)
you always say you'll link something there but you don't, you're such an enfp😆
Thank you sir. I m an ENFP personality type person. I need some suggestions for how to get organized in studies, I'm in 12th grade right now I do have potential but I always lag behind because of unorganized way of life so plz help me.
Me too indian bro
😅😅😅 how's it going..?
Super constructive and funny video, some of these things I had not thought of... :)
+Linda thanks!
Thank you for thanking :)
Love the videos bro
Thank you! Appreciate it.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your videos on ENFP’s so far. I am now 35 yrs old & a fellow ENFP and I’m in need of a career change. I’ve recently stumbled across life coaching & I am considering starting my own business to do so. Any suggestions you may have? You seem content and happy with your decisions in life so far and I think that’s amazing. And thank you for putting these types of videos out there.
Send me an email, dan@dreamsaroundtheworld.com
Dreams Around The World just sent you an email. Thank you so much for your time. I really appreciate it.
im an enfp-t in the military and i am counting down the days to when i get the hell out
Used to be civil servant (Public Servant) - no reward, just a number. Private sector - more freedom but wages not paid on time or too cliquey atmosphere. After long deliberation, i have decided to setup consultancy, and although just having started, loving it. Video helped alot.
This program I offer might be really valuable for your consultancy: dreamsaroundtheworld.com/the-free-freelancer/
Oh my gosh! You just spoke my mind! hahaha Opportunity Junkie just because! hahaha oh well hahaha thanks for this Dan!! really helpful!!
... working for myself right now (well just started) but really dying to have a team! huhuu feel so lonely hahah i laughed after i heard you mentioned it hahaha
You might find this one helpful as well then: ruclips.net/video/R3fK2qpUA-o/видео.html :)
I love this video. Listenting for the third time. I want to do my own thing as an artist but I’m struggling with the structure part you talked about, where I lose myself and lose focus, change direction, etc... now I’m starting to realize it’s time I get more structure and get things done. This video is so motivating!
Thanks Nathalie! If you think I could help with doing your own thing, feel free to reach out: www.dreamsaroundtheworld.com/coaching/
i caught the hint about praising hahaha so i thought i would indulge you (which I would have done all the same). THANK YOU for these videos! they are sooo spot on for me in everything.. i'm struggling a bit right now with my career change (from academic science to coaching!) and this is really useful to understand myself better and to organize my mind.. I was taking notes and all hahaha. I love doing that, I feel like I have to register all the valuable information I found out here, as if it would vanish in thin air otherwise ;) Soo a million thanks for your vids, you are really inspiring and huge help! keep up the awesome work Dan! :D
pd: those paintins are so cool! your girlfriend's too?
Love this! Would you say a social media marketing manager is a good career for an ENFP?
Too much structure sometimes, you have to explain via data and numbers, if that is not yours you won’t enjoy it long time.
Hey, thanks for this video. I have a question though, if you do work for yourself, how do you manage to get your needs for interaction met ?
élise Agostino I’m trying to figure that out RIGHT NOW! I spend a lot of time on my projects and love that I have freedom and flexibility and the challenges and uniqueness they bring. But, socially...I am searching for an outlet.
Quality content.
Thanks Noah!
I just started working for myself and it sucks, but not as much as working for a boss
I'm starting up a freelance proofreading business while also writing my first novel. It's been busy. Lol.
I can imagine!
earned a sub!
Rivetingly easy eye contact. 🎉🎉🎉
Lol I hate being told what to do. Also I hate constantly telling others what to do.
For myself, I had to focus on trying not to do everything myself. I tended to be interested in quiet a lot of things and when you're trying to juggle a business, it's really not a good thing in that, for example: i wanted to build my own website for the thrill of it, which could have wasted time for me etc. I didn't find it too bad in terms of managing my autonomy as controlling myself when to actually finish lol. I get so into the zone of what I have to do and doing that task that I do forget it's time for me to eat. lol
+hazel briñas hyper focus! I have the same struggle sometimes, I don't think we are natural at delegating... Probably because we tend to learn things fast
but it's so fun just getting in the things you know you can do, you just need a bit of time to figure it out and you know the final product would be awesome! lol but...i think if i wanted to delegate it, i could...just that i didn't want to hahha...but i thought it would definitely be to the best interest of my business to outsource it :)
Inspiring
Great video, very relatable as an ENFP :)
Yes - when established and self disciplined! Or get a Life Coach!
I am ENFP, work by myself I love it, there are many challenge and opportunity I can development but, Till now I getting lose so many and make failure, and not yet get constant profit. The implication I now Face Many debt I have to paid. Can you give me the advice . Thanks.
Elephant in the room: why the naked rainbow colored lady?
One could ask why every room doesn't have a naked rainbow colored lady...
I struggle with structure so much
exactly like me I'm the boss, but I don't like to be the boss
I love the honesty!! ENFP's!!
Hello,
Please how can I connect with you? I need a coach. Thanks
Feel free to send me a message here: www.dreamsaroundtheworld.com/coaching/
Can discuss details via email. The first step is seeing if you're a good fit to work together.
Why are there totties in the background?
nice art
Thank you so much 😀
People often talk about the personality types that tend to be smart. Are there personality types that tend to be dense?
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It sounds like it’s ideal for an ENFP to work for themself, however, as an ENFP I feel exhausted of trying to find clients. It feels lonely working for yourself instead of with a team, so it is actually ideal for an extrovert like an ENFP to work for themselves??
Don't I address this in the video?
I am authoritarianly anti-authoritarian. I'm like Cyrus the Great.
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Hi Dan cool talk very much needed to hear! Please watch my ENFP video recently uploaded..cheers!!
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Are you a ENFP?🤔
Yes
That’s why I think you are interesting 🧐👍 I am a ENFP too, I’m having problems figuring things out in my life , I like your videos 👌 it helps me in a different ways 👍