They are flexible and tolerant and take a pragmatic approach focusing on immediate results. Theories and conceptual explanations bore them. ESTPs want to act energetically to solve problems. They focus on the here-and-now, are spontaneous, and enjoy each moment that they can be active with others. ESTPs enjoy material comforts and lifestyles and learn best by doing.

“Let’s Get Busy”

Sometimes ESTPs instantaneous observation and action is just what’s required, as in some corporate environments, and especially in emergencies.



Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
Helen Keller

ESTPs always have an impact on their immediate surroundings – the best way to spot them at a party is to look for the whirling eddy of people flitting about them as they move from group to group. Laughing and entertaining with a blunt and earthy humor, ESTPs personalities love to be the center of attention. If an audience member is asked to come on stage, Entrepreneurs volunteer – or volunteer a shy friend.