Practical Abilities

The following is a rough outline of an article that has not yet been written. The intent of this page is to give a short list of abilities that are present with conscious and integrated function development. These would be:

Pe:

• Exist in real-time
• Think on your feet
• React to change
• Be spontaneous
• Display wit/humor
• Explore
• Take in new data immediately and adapt
• Bounce back after a disappointment

Je:

• Act when necessary
• Get things done
• Speak fluently and rapidly with good rhetorical skill
• Debate/argue effectively
• Teach and potentially lead if needed
• Think pragmatically

Ji:

• Withdraw to examine internal alignment with personal values
• Carefully dissect and analyse
• Build complex structures of thought
• Develop a rich inner world based on sound principles
• Form idealisms and self-identities
• Prioritize personal integrity over collective demands
• Stay true to one's principles, even if impractical or deemed incorrect

Pi:

• Approach life with moderation and ease
• Maintain temperance and an appropriate pace
• Have a broad perspective, considering historical and global contexts
• Avoid impulsiveness
• Steer clear of unnecessary risks