Notes on Function Maturity
Immature Si: I only seek details that make me comfortable while ignoring or downplaying important details that might require me to change course Mature Si: I prepare myself to perform well by methodically learning and attending to every new or significant detail that each situation brings
Immature Ni: I believe I know how the world works though I can’t see myself accurately and don’t know how to live my own life meaningfully Mature Ni: I make positive progress because I possess a deep and meaningful vision of who I should be and what I contribute to the world
Immature Ti: I follow my own rules and principles without really understanding exactly how my actions influence the world at large Mature Ti: I seek precise knowledge of what impact my thoughts/behaviors produce so as to act coherently without harm, bias, or hypocrisy
Immature Fi: I can only see as far as my own values and suffering so I can’t formulate a factual and objective understanding of the world at large Mature Fi: I seek deep understanding of human experience in order to act with integrity and work to prevent/alleviate suffering for myself and others
Immature Se: I simply react as circumstances dictate without enough consideration for whether the direction is the right one to take Mature Se: I seek out new/positive learning experiences and fully appreciate that the unexpected can teach me to be more adaptable to life’s changes
Immature Ne: My mind is unable to conceptualize the best ideas or grasp the most promising opportunities for making progress in life Mature Ne: I am confident in making continual progress because I can work out many viable paths to approach any situation or difficult problem
Immature Te: I utilize power to shape the world into what I want it to be and fail to realize that my actions do not produce universally positive results Mature Te: I utilize my strengths to get positive results for all and work to improve my weaknesses so as to minimize negative or harmful behaviors
Immature Fe: I only care about others in terms of how they affect me and fail to treat them as individuals with their own unique needs/experiences Mature Fe: I can see other people objectively and separately from myself and respond to their needs appropriately and compassionately
