What To Know About The INFP 9w8

Who is the INFP 9w8 and what makes them so special? What is the difference between them and the typical INFP? What are their strengths and weaknesses? This article focuses on that and a little more. 

“The INFP is one of the 16 personality types described by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). It stands for Introverted, Intuition, Feeling and Perception.

The INFP possesses a strong desire to make the world a better place. This personality type gives a lot in trying to understand people the best way they can. They are on a quest to understand those around them. As a result, they also try to understand how to fit in the bigger picture.

They always want to discover their purpose in the grand scheme of things. The INFP is the perfect mediator. Therefore, they are ever ready to understand and serve humanity.”

Read: The Top INFP Traits You Should Know

Let’s take a look at how the INFP 9w8 is different from other INFPs and how their strengths/weaknesses solidify that.

How Is The INFP 9w8 Different From Other INFPs? 

The truth is that they are quite similar for various reasons. This is because the type 9 cares about keeping the pace and that is exactly what the INFP is known for. They are sensitive, calm, polite and turbulent. But this doesn’t go all the way as they are also a type 8. Which means they aren’t the pushovers and people pleasers the could’ve been. They have a mind of their own and stand up for themselves when necessary. 

Unlike the regular INFP, this personality type will be more people oriented. They would have an extroverted edge to them but still very much being introverted. They will possess a lot of INFP traits but would be more ambitious and more fierce. They have a better work ethic and prefer being in control.

Let’s take a look at their strengths and weaknesses.

Strengths of An INFP 9w8

1. The INFP 9w8 becomes a lot more diplomatic. They are mediators after all and always want peace. In keeping peace, they understand compromises must be made at act accordingly. Their type 8 keeps them from being stepped on and having important boundaries. So that way they know what to compromise and what not to.
2. This personality type is a lot more ambitious and would possess a good work ethic. Their wing make them care more for things and remain focused. This way their head is always in the game. The stronger their wing, the more pronounced this will be. 
3. Due to the presence of their wing, they become more ambitious and less carefree. They know the good stuff and want a great life. They take self preservation very seriously so they have goals and actively go after them. 
4. This personality type variant cares greatly for their independence and would not give it away to anyone. They stay away from people who try to manipulate them and cross their boundaries. Due to their wing, they would also have a strong amount of willpower.
5. They are considered brave by a lot of people because they know how to stand up for themselves and others. You just find it a lot harder or almost impossible to intimidate them. 

Weaknesses of The INFP 9w8

1. The type 8 and type 9 are both in the anger triad and this means this personality type would struggle with anger and how to express it. The type 9 prefers suppressing their anger till it blows out of proportion while the type 8 is more confrontational. So it’s really the best (or worst) of both worlds.
2. The INFP 9w8 struggles with making decisions and this is why they flee from it. Since they want to be understanding of everyone around them, this can make it difficult to come to a conclusion. So when they notice this, they avoid making decisions till they have to.
3. They can be pessimistic towards their own abilities and outcomes due to their type 9. So their confidence isn’t always top notch. This makes them constantly second guessing their abilities and decisions they take. It can take a toll on their self esteem. 

Work For The INFP 9w8

Here are important growth tips to help you as an INFP 9w8.

• Self doubt happens often but it is important to move past it. Whatever happens, take that as a learning opportunity instead of shutting the world out. 
• Avoiding and suppressing your anger doesn’t make it go away. Instead it makes it grow into something worse and makes me scared of you when it explodes. 
• You can’t run away from making decisions your whole life. You have to make choices and make them well and even if you make mistakes, learn from them.

Famous People that are INFP 9w8

1. Rachel Weisz
2. Keanu Reeves
3. Adam Driver
4. Tobey Maguire
5. Alessia Cara
6. Bob Marley
7. Morgan Adams
8. JinSoul (LOONA)

Ten Fictional Characters that are INFP 9w8

1. Mia Thermopolis (The Princess Diaries)
2. Wanda Maximoff “Scarlet Witch” (MCU)
3. Michael “Mike” Hannigan (Friends)
4. Aurora (Maleficent)
5. Muichiro Tokito (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
6. Misty Day (American Horror Story)
7. Himiko Yumeno (Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony)
8. Sayu (Genshin Impact)
9. Shinichi Izumi (Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu)
10. Nobita Nobi (Doraemon)