An interesting site http://www.typealyzer.com/ analyzes what type of person you are by your blog writings.
Out of curiosity, I ran my own blog TimGross.com first (duh, I’m a self-involved narcissist) 
And then I ran quite a few other business marketing blogs to analyze as well. If you’re not familiar with the 4-letter labels used in the results, they’re standard personality type designations.
I have to say, I think mine is pretty accurate (ie, I’m a brainstormer and need to be passionate about a project to be able to see it through). A lot of the results are what you’d expect, but there are few surprises (Spoiler Alert: Frank Kern is methodical)
I’ve long said how important it is to know what type of person you are and what your strengths and weaknesses are. If you don’t know and try to work the “wrong way”, you’re in for a lot of unnecessary trouble.
Here are the results categories and blogs that fit in each:
ESTP- The Doers
http://www.TimGross.com
http://www.internetmarketingsecrets.com/blog/
http://www.paulcolligan.com
Description: The active and playful type. They are especially attuned to people and things around them and often full of energy, talking, joking and engaging in physical out-door activities.
The Doers are happiest with action-filled work which craves their full attention and focus. They might be very impulsive and more keen on starting something new than following it through. They might have a problem with sitting still or remaining inactive for any period of time.
ESTJ -The Guardians
http://fourhourworkweek.com/blog
http://www.masscontrolsite.com/blog
http://www.Income.com
http://www.TerryDean.org
http://www.EdRivis.com
http://www.ArmandMorin.com
Description: The organizing and efficient type. They are especially attuned to setting goals and managing available resources to get the job done. Once they’ve made up their mind on something, it can be quite difficult to convince otherwise. They listen to hard facts and can have a hard time accepting new or innovative ways of doing things.
The Guardians are often happy working in highly structured work environments where everyone knows the rules of the job. They respect authority and are loyal team players.
ISTJ – The Duty Fulfillers
Description: The responsible and hardworking type. They are especially attuned to the details of life and are careful about getting the facts right. Conservative by nature they are often reluctant to take any risks whatsoever.
The Duty Fulfillers are happy to be let alone and to be able to work int heir own pace. They know what they have to do and how to do it.
ISTP – The Mechanics
http://www.michelfortin.com
http://www.john-carlton.com
http://www.pqinternet.com
http://www.ryanhealy.com
http://www.makepeacetotalpackage.com
Description: The independent and problem-solving type. They are especially attuned to the demands of the moment are masters of responding to challenges that arise spontaneously. They generally prefer to think things out for themselves and often avoid inter-personal conflicts.
The Mechanics enjoy working together with other independent and highly skilled people and often like seek fun and action both in their work and personal life. They enjoy adventure and risk such as in driving race cars or working as policemen and firefighters.
ESFP – The Performers
http://www.internetlifestyle.com/blog
http://www.JasonMoffatt.com
Description: The entertaining and friendly type. They are especially attuned to pleasure and beauty and like to fill their surroundings with soft fabrics, bright colors and sweet smells. They live in the present moment and don’t like to plan ahead – they are always in risk of exhausting themselves.
The enjoy work that makes them able to help other people in a concrete and visible way. They tend to avoid conflicts and rarely initiate confrontation – qualities that can make it hard for them in management positions.
INTJ – The Scientists
http://www.markjoyner.name/logs
http://www.alexmandossian.com
Description: The long-range thinking and individualistic type. They are especially good at looking at almost anything and figuring out a way of improving it – often with a highly creative and imaginative touch. They are intellectually curious and daring, but might be physically hesitant to try new things.
The Scientists enjoy theoretical work that allows them to use their strong minds and bold creativity. Since they tend to be so abstract and theoretical in their communication they often have a problem communicating their visions to other people and need to learn patience and use concrete examples. Since they are extremely good at concentrating they often have no trouble working alone.
…So what do you think, how accurate are the assessments? Did you run the analyzer on your own blog? Do you agree with the results? Also – If I left your blog out of this list, nothing personal, I just did a random sampling.
Leave A Reply (9 comments So Far)
Ryan Healy
1171 days ago
Hey Tim! Thanks for including my blog.
I’ve done the long-form Myers-Briggs three times — and every time I’ve tested ENTJ… although borderline on the E. I could be INTJ.
Although based on how I write, I can see how the S gets in there. And I’m in good company it seems!
Just Stumbled this post ‘cuz it’s so cool.
Ryan
Tim Gross - Internet Business Blog
1171 days ago
Thanks for the comment, Ryan
-Yeah, the difference between your blog writing and taking a personality test is that with a personality test you’re trying to self-evaluate, while when writing your blog you may be trying to use a bit of a persona or at the very least be suppressing a certain part of your personality.
Ryan Healy
1168 days ago
Hey Tim – I just “typealized” my other blog and it produced the same result: ISTP. Maybe it’s more accurate than I think…
Terry Dean
1160 days ago
Hi Tim! Quite interesting results really. I think, “They listen to hard facts…” really fits me to the tee. In fact that whole sentence fits me when you consider “can have a hard time accepting new or innovative ways of doing things” simply means to me…let’s test it cheap and see if it works. If it doesn’t work, I’m not doing it.
Proven test results is how I make my business decisions so it does seem fitting.
Ed Rivis
1157 days ago
Yep, pretty darn close! (Although not sure my wife would agree with *all* it’s assessment.
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Cool stuff thanks.
John Carlton
1148 days ago
Hi Tim. Very interesting post here.
I, too, am a sucker for personality/archetype tests like this. In fact, Carl Jung was one of the pioneers of the process, with his intuitive/thinking/sensation/emotive chart for extroverts and introverts… and he was my hero as a psych undergrad.
This process is good for anyone in marketing, because it’s all about breaking down the elements and analyzing them. You don’t have to agree with what the software comes up with — that’s why we’ve been filling our gut with experience over the years, to judge and interpret results against the variables of reality.
Still, anything that makes you think, is good.
I’m still mulling over the “mechanic” tag… my conceit is that I’m outside the box of most categories. (In high school, I was the only guy easily accepted by the jocks, the intellectual pre-Goths, and the musicians smoking in the boy’s room. I still pull from those experiences when I blog, deal with clients, and create product.)
Anyway, glad I found your site. Nice work.
John Carlton, Mechanic
Tim Gross - Internet Business Blog
1145 days ago
John, thanks for stopping by and commenting… As far as the Mechanic tag, 4 out of the 5 people it identified as Mechanics are Copywriters; Apparently you can’t escape the fact that as a Copywriter you’re a problem solver, ie “the mechanics of copywriting”.
Tim Gross - Internet Business Blog
1145 days ago
To Terry Dean:
Terry, good observation about the description, “can have a hard time accepting new or innovative ways of doing things” traditionally has negative connotations, whereas with marketing online, it means, “Believes the results of his marketing tests and doesn’t chase after unproven fads”
RaiulBaztepo
1043 days ago
Hello!
Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource!
PS: Sorry for my bad english, I’v just started to learn this language
See you!
Your, Raiul Baztepo